Tag: Monroe
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Opinion: Ranked-choice voting provides a fairer option, increases voter turnout
Ranked-choice voting has received national recognition, with nearly a hundred cities in the country adopting it in the last couple of years. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank the candidates simply on their likability toward them without them losing their power in their first vote. The difference behind it is if a candidate receives 50%…
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Rabid skunk found in Monroe later dies at the lab
MONROE – A skunk tested positive for rabies in Monroe in the vicinity of Schoolhouse Road and Galacia Way. This is the ninth rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2021 and the second rabid animal in Monroe, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. On Dec. 2, a resident…
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Dalina will continue to serve as mayor; Monroe Township Council, BOE will reorganize with some new members in January
MONROE – Democratic incumbent Mayor Stephen Dalina will continue serving as mayor of Monroe Township. And the Monroe Township Council and Monroe Board of Education (BOE) will reorganize with some new members. Projected winners in the Nov. 2 election remain as election results were recently certified. Mayor Dalina faced Republican candidate Steve Martin for the…
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Old Bridge pupils collect letters to Santa for Macy’s Believe campaign
https://youtu.be/YseeGQYKabE A.J. Silvestri and Jillian Bresocnik did it again. This year the duo garnered 136,512 letters to Santa for the annual letter campaign for Make-A-Wish New Jersey through Macy’s Believe campaign. Old Bridge Township Public Schools Superintendent of Schools David Cittadino announced the grand number, which was met with applause from those who attended to…
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The state’s largest menorah lit with boost from Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1
MONROE – The state’s largest menorah was lit with a little boost from Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1. Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky welcomed the large crowd that came out to State Park on Perrineville Road, at the corner of Prospect Plains Road, to celebrate the first day of the Hanukkah Festival of Lights on…
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Grand Menorah Lighting to be held Nov. 28 in Monroe
The Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe will hold its 20th annual Grand Menorah Lighting from 3:30-4 p.m. on Nov. 28 at State Park, Perrineville Road, at the corner of Prospect Plains Road, Monroe. New Jersey’s largest menorah will be lit after a ceremony led by Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky. There will be free refreshments and live…
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Dog attacks rabid skunk in Monroe; skunk then bites pet owner
MONROE – A skunk tested positive for rabies in Monroe in the vicinity of Evergreen Terrace and Astor Place. This is the eighth rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2021 and the first rabid animal in Monroe, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. A resident of Monroe’s pet…
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Monroe Township Chorus performance dedicated to those who served on the front lines
MONROE – The Monroe Township Chorus will perform in person once again on Nov. 21. After a year-and-a-half hiatus due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the performance will be dedicated to all first responders and all those who reached out to others in need during the pandemic. Conductor Sheila Werfel and Musical Director David Schlossberg…
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Dalina projected to win mayoral race in Monroe
Races across Middlesex County are too close to call By TYLER BROWN and KATHY CHANG Staff Writers Editor’s Note: The results of the Nov. 2 General Election reflect what was posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of press time on Nov. 5. The results of the election will remain unofficial until they…
