Tag: Middlesex County
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Plays-in-the-Park returns this summer for 60th season
Auditions for ‘Something Rotten!,” “The SpongeBob Musical” and “A Chorus Line” are set for April 1-3 Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park is returning to the stage this summer, with performances of “Something Rotten!,” “The SpongeBob Musical” and “A Chorus Line” as part of Plays-in-the-Park’s 60th season. “Plays-in-the-Park is one of our most celebrated programs, and we’re…
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Replenish distributed almost 5 million pounds of food throughout Middlesex County in 2021
Replenish, formerly Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), reported it received and distributed a record-breaking amount of food to Middlesex County residents in need in 2021, according to the program’s yearly report. In total, the program, which is operated by the Middlesex County Department of Community Services with support of the Board…
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Leader of Bayshore area drug trafficking organization sentenced to prison
A Monroe County, Pennsylvania, man has been sentenced to 200 months in prison for his role in distributing large quantities of heroin and cocaine in the Bayshore area of Monmouth and Middlesex counties, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced on Dec. 3. Guy Jackson, 49, of Effort, Pa., previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District…
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Pedestrian plaza off the table in Metuchen; new proposal will not close New Street, officials said
METUCHEN – North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority officials have gone back to the drawing board to figure out what is best for the intersection of Main Street and New Street/Hillside Avenue. This time, a proposal will not include “the closure of New Street or result in significant parking loss on Main Street, but incorporates some…
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Marty’s Place is teaching senior dogs new tricks
On a 25-acre section of property in Upper Freehold Township, aging dogs live out the rest of their years at a sanctuary called Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary. Walking into the main sanctuary building, people are greeted by a dog named Murphy, who is 16 years old and one of the many residents of Marty’s…
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Metuchen may consider pedestrian plaza downtown for safety improvement project; Mayor asks public to be ‘civil’ as they seek input
METUCHEN — A spirited debate has begun as borough officials seek input on whether or not to close New Street to Pearl Street and create a pedestrian plaza in efforts to create a safer intersection at Main Street and New Street/Hillside Avenue. “There are so many passionate perspectives on this topic, including very important safety…
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Softball tournament proceeds benefit pancreatic cancer research at Rutgers Cancer Institute
Middlesex County’s yearly Pancreatic Cancer Co-Ed Softball Tournament raised another $1,000 for pancreatic cancer research. The event was hosted by the Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation, along with the Board of County Commissioners, on Sept. 18 at Thomas Edison Park in Edison, to increase community awareness about the disease and raise funds to…
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Middlesex County celebrates Back to School Month
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting a multitude of arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows throughout September. The month is packed with programming primarily centered around Back to School Month. While COVID-19 restrictions have lifted, artists all over the county and the Middlesex County Arts Institute continue to come together to connect…
