Tag: Middlesex County
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Edison man charged with alleged money laundering from internet-based scams
A 35-year-old Edison man was charged with allegedly laundering at least $2.1 million obtained from a variety of internet-based scams, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Kenny Osas Okuonghae is charged by complaint with one count of money laundering conspiracy. He was scheduled to have his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge James B.…
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Middlesex County welcomes ‘new era’ of education with new name, rebrand of logo
EAST BRUNSWICK – Formerly referred to as the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, the county’s long-term plan to rebrand the school district has taken a number of steps forward. County officials announced in June that Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools would transition into a “new era of specialized education” with a new name…
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Middlesex County Clerk’s Office offers free Property Alert Service to combat property and mortgage fraud
NEW BRUNSWICK – In an effort to combat the fast-growing crime of property and mortgage fraud, Middlesex County Clerk Nancy Pinkin encourages property owners to protect their property and mortgage with the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office Property Alert Service. “Scams are often committed against property owners in the form of fake deeds or liens, which…
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‘Citizen scientists’ can participate in Middlesex County’s month-long BioBlitz campaign in September
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation will run a month-long BioBlitz in September as part of the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators campaign. The BioBlitz campaign is open to all individuals, groups and families. Parks for Pollinators is a nationwide, virtual event that helps to raise awareness…
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Gold Star Family ID cards now available to additional family members of active military members killed on duty
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Gold Star identification cards are now available to the spouses, domestic partners, civil union partners and children of military members who died while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. This includes children to whom the service member was a parent, legal guardian, or other legal custodian, whether related by…
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Old Bridge officials celebrate Phase 1 Cottrell Farm restoration with ‘sneak peek’ for public
OLD BRIDGE – Close to 200 years ago, the Cottrell Farm site was a thriving apple orchard. Township officials are in the process of restoring the site to that thriving state. However, instead of an apple orchard, passive recreation is planned for the site. “It will be a place to hang out in the central…
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Universal Society of Hinduism calls for all Middlesex County school districts to close on Diwali
The Universal Society of Hinduism is asking for all 24 public school districts in Middlesex County to observe the Diwali holiday – the most popular festival of the Hindu religion – by closing on Oct. 24. Schools are already closed in East Brunswick, Edison, Monroe, North Brunswick, Piscataway, Sayreville and South Brunswick school districts, according…
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County Corner: Summer Precautions
It’s that time of year when we look forward to vacations, picnics, beach excursions, and just enjoying the warm weather — and of course Fourth of July celebrations such as parades, concerts, and fireworks. One thing we need to recognize during the upcoming months is that COVID 19 is still here, it has not gone…
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New signs designed to help alleviate trucks on Halsey Reed Road in Cranbury
Middlesex County has created new signage for Halsey Reed Road, a dead-end route, in efforts to help alleviate trucks getting stuck in the roadway’s cul-de-sac. The county sent Cranbury Township officials a draft of the new signage. One of the two signs has two characters and no words, while the second has words that indicate…
