Tag: Monroe
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Middlesex County experiences effects of Tropical Storm Ida
Editor’s note: As of 11 a.m. Sept. 2, the following roads were reopened: Route 130 in both directions in South Brunswick; all roads in Milltown, though storm debris may remain on roads until crews catch up. As of 1 p.m. Sept. 2, all roads in Monroe have been reopened. The Milltown Boro Pool will open…
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Township’s first-ever exercise instructor returns as director of Parker at Monroe
MONROE – In 1991, Lori Morell was one of the very first exercise instructors for the Township of Monroe, working out of the high school. From there, she watched the construction of the Monroe Senior Center on Halsey Reed Road and introduced numerous innovative programs over her 23-year career with the municipality. Morell, a township…
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Middlesex County heavily affected by Tropical Storm Henri; temporary shelters available for residents in need; governor surveys damage in Monroe
Following a deluge of nine inches of rain from Aug. 22-23, more than 100 households in Monroe sustained extensive flood damage, with 96 of them located within the Rossmoor adult living community. Gov. Phil Murphy and Monroe Mayor Stephen Dalina toured the site on Aug. 23 and met with the victims of the remnants…
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Board approves $30 annual iPad fee for Monroe Township High School students
The financial burden of student technology has been discussed across two BOE meetings By Madeleine Maccar Correspondent A controversial proposal to fund Monroe Township High School students’ devices with taxpayer money that was introduced last month was resolved at the Monroe Township School District Board of Education Aug. 18 meeting in the Monroe Township High…
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ESCNJ prepares to welcome back students with disabilities up to age 22
The 2021-22 school year will be unprecedented at the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, which for the first time will be serving students with disabilities beyond age 21 at its Piscataway, Monroe and Sayreville campuses. Because of the pandemic and concerns of learning loss, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation in June to extend…
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Agraj Seva Kenda celebrates Indian independence in front of new office
Agraj Seva Kendra is a nonprofit dedicated to promote Asian Indian culture and diversity, engaging youth into volunteering services. Since its inception in 2006, the organization has given back to the community through cultural activities and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) educational experiences for youth. On Aug. 14, Agraj Seva Kendra conducted an India Independence…
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Agraj Seva Kendra to hold India Independence Day celebration
Agraj Seva Kendra will hold an India Independence Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at its new location, 1 Rossmoor Dr., on the open grounds in front of The Bank of Princeton, Monroe. Social distancing and mask wearing required. To register, visit www.agraj.org or call 732-801-4814.
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Monroe vaccination rates exceed state averages in every category
MONROE – According to the latest vaccination reports forwarded by Middlesex County from the State of New Jersey Department of Health for the week of Aug. 3, Monroe’s vaccination rates exceeded state averages in every age category. “Our vaccination rates are good, but with the increasing spread of the Delta variant, vaccines are more important…
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Property tax rate in Monroe remains ‘flat and stable’
MONROE – Monroe Township tax bills are being mailed, and will include stubs for the final third and fourth quarter taxes of 2021 as well as estimated 2022 first and second quarter taxes according to state law. “Our final budget reduces the municipal tax rate from $.493 to $.489 per $100 assessed value. This modest decrease…
