Tag: Middlesex County
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Local gyms help food bank refuel supplies during ‘Spoontember’
In honor of Hunger Action Month, the Middlesex County food bank has recruited several local gyms to pump up donations by hosting on-site food drives throughout September. “Food donations taper off in the summertime; that’s just the stark reality, but this season’s donations have been exceptionally lean,” Jennifer Apostol, project manager with the Middlesex County…
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‘Spoontember’ initiative, gyms to help replenish supplies at county food bank
In honor of Hunger Action Month, the Middlesex County food bank has for the first time recruited several local gyms to pump up donations by holding on-site food drives throughout September. “Food donations taper off in the summertime; that’s just the stark reality, but this season’s donations have been exceptionally lean,” said Jennifer Apostol, project…
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County first responders will receive training in lifesaving measures
More than 1,400 first responders, including police officers and firefighters, will participate in a new training program designed to enhance the skills they need to care for severely injured people before medical professionals arrive at the scene. The program, “Bleeding Control for the Injured,” is a four-hour course on lifesaving skills that will be offered…
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County shows interest in the welfare of its senior population
OLD BRIDGE – Middlesex County officials visited Old Bridge to share information on county programs available for active seniors, veterans, and those needing varying levels of care. Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios met with about 40 seniors on Aug. 22 as part of a series of visits to municipal senior centers throughout the…
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New Life Food Pantry seeks volunteers
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — There is a desperate need for volunteer help at the New Life Food Pantry as the number of needy people rises. In operation since 2006, Kristen Tabert, pantry administrator, said they went from serving five to six Helmetta residents from donations received from the parish to now serving…
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Master Gardener program announces new classes
A new season of Master Gardener classes will be starting in September at the Middlesex County EARTH Center in Davidson Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The program is open to all New Jersey residents. The Master Gardeners are community volunteers trained in earth-friendly gardening and environmental principles. Lecture classes meet once per…
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Avenel Arts Center to include studios, galleries, performance space
WOODBRIDGE — Woodbridge Township officials will receive grant funding to create the Avenel Arts Center at Station Village. The $50 million project will transform the 27-acre former industrial site into mixed-use, community-centered, arts-related retail, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Communication. The village will include more than 50,000 square feet of…
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Former Middlesex County engineer passes away
Middlesex County is mourning the loss of a well known community leader. Bhupendrabhai “Bhu” Patel, a former Middlesex County engineer, passed away on July 18. Patel, 74, was actively associated with Indo American Cultural Society Inc. (IACS) and Indo American Religious and Cultural Center Inc. (India House) and their activities. He was a husband of Parulben Patel, father of Dr. Lisa and…
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Applications accepted for Youth Conservation Corps
Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps, whose mission is to protect and preserve the more than 7,500 acres of open space owned and maintained by Middlesex County. Conservation Corps crew members earn $9 per hour and will work Saturdays from Sept. 24-Nov. 19. Work will primarily take place at county…
