Tag: Middlesex County Office of Communications
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Eleven adoptions finalized during National Adoption Day event
In honor of National Adoption Day on Nov. 20, Middlesex County hosted its 14th annual National Adoption Day event on Nov. 17 where 11 adoptions of children were finalized. Since November 2020, Middlesex County has finalized approximately 120 adoptions, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Communications. “Adoption changes lives in…
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Volunteers clear trails at John A. Phillips Park
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS Middlesex County’s Fall Trails Day included trail maintenance and building, collecting trash and managing against the spotted lanternfly at the John A. Phillips Park & Preserve in Old Bridge on Nov. 6. The county parks staff and Youth Conservation Corps were assisted by the Edison Metro Lions…
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Middlesex County makes it easy to find healthy foods with new interactive map
Finding fruits and vegetables just got a whole lot easier thanks to Middlesex County’s new Accessing Healthy Foods interactive map. This tool helps county residents locate food stores, farmers markets and food pantries that offer healthy foods. Individuals can use the map to view public transportation routes to and from any of the locations so…
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Middlesex County Utilities Authority completes permanent restoration of Sayreville Pump Station
SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Pump Station, a regional wastewater facility located along Canal Road in Sayreville, was officially re-opened on June 22 with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by officials from the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) and Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners. The facility, which was damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2021, is…
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North Brunswick councilwoman sworn in as first Latina Middlesex County surrogate
Following her confirmation and swearing in by the New Jersey State Senate Judiciary Committee on March 25, Claribel Cortes was sworn in on March 26 by Middlesex County Clerk Nancy J. Pinkin to serve as Middlesex County’s surrogate. With her confirmation and swearing in, Cortes becomes not only the first Latina to serve as Middlesex…
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Middlesex County: The epicenter of thriving businesses
The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners announces Middlesex County’s Economic Development Initiative for 2021, to be led by Director of Business Engagement Sandy S. Castor. The economic development initiative emphasizes Middlesex County’s connected business infrastructure and its long history of advances in healthcare, education and technology, according to information provided by the Middlesex County…
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Vaccine mega-site opens at convention center in Edison
Middlesex County and RWJBarnabas Health officials joined New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in opening the Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site in Edison on Jan. 15 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. The Edison vaccination mega-site is equipped with 20 vaccination stations and will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Middlesex County surrogate announces retirement
After 28 years of service, Middlesex County Surrogate Kevin J. Hoagland will retire effective Dec. 1. Hoagland was first elected as surrogate in 1992, making him the longest serving surrogate in Middlesex County history, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Communications. During his tenure, he established 11 satellite offices that have…
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North Brunswick joins MCIA recycling program; shared service saves tax dollars
North Brunswick is the 17th municipality to join the Middlesex County Improvement Authority’s (MCIA) curbside recycling program. Confronted with a challenging and complex recycling marketplace, the township was facing recycling costs potentially doubling or more as has happened in many municipalities around the state, according to a statement released by the Middlesex County Office of…