Tag: New Jersey State Senate
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Edison Council supports renaming Dismal Swamp Conservation Area in honor of Peter J. Barnes III
EDISON – Peter J. Barnes III was instrumental in preserving hundreds of acres of land in the township including the approximately 660 acres of the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area. With that, the Edison Township Council approved a resolution recommending the renaming of the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area (DSCA) to the Peter J. Barnes III Preservation…
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Metuchen remembers avid bicyclist with support of proposed New Jersey Safe Passing Bill
METUCHEN – With the support of the proposed “New Jersey Safe Passing Bill,” borough officials are making sure resident Oscar Zanoni did not die in vain. Members of the New Jersey Legislature have prepared The New Jersey Safe Passing Bill for consideration, which will further promote pedestrian, bicycle and scooter safety throughout the state, requiring…
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State legislature continues hearing bill that would aid Hopewell Borough
The state legislature is moving legislation forward in the assembly that would aid Hopewell Borough in collecting business personal property taxes on local telephone companies. In Hopewell Borough’s case, it would help collect business personal property taxes from Verizon Communications. Assembly bill (A2991), which focuses on taxation of certain business personal property that includes poles,…
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Glogower changes candidacy to state Senate campaign
The Lew Glogower campaign has changed from General Assembly to State Senate. Glogower, a current South River resident and East Brunswick business owner, will campaign for the 18th Legislative District, representing Edison, East Brunswick, South River, Metuchen, Highland Park, Helmetta and South Plainfield. He said his focus is on opposing all new taxes and regulations.…
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American Muslims ‘Stand United for Humanity’ at annual dinner
WOODBRIDGE — The American Muslim Council held its sixth annual Grand Interfaith Dinner, or Iftar, at the Royal Albert Palace, focusing on “standing united for humanity.” American Muslims from across New Jersey are currently observing the holy month of Ramadan when they fast from dawn to sunset in an effort to reconnect spiritually and to…
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Edison officials remember ‘Doc’
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Township Council took time to remember Dr. Thomas “Doc” Paterniti, who served the township in so many ways. “Doc mentored many of us, including myself,” Council President Michael Lombardi said at a council meeting on May 24. “Doc was a true public servant.” On May 13, Paterniti,…
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‘Doc’ Paterniti remembered
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Thomas “Doc” Paterniti, who is regarded as a legend in Middlesex County politics, served as a mentor for many. “I would not be as successful as I am if it wasn’t for Tom Paterniti,” said Peter Barnes III, who is currently a Middlesex County Superior Court judge and…
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Monroe officials promise to fight for fair share of funding
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — Township and school officials are joining forces as they continue to provide pressure on state and local legislators in seeking their fair share in state aid. Mayor Gerard W. Tamburro discussed the school funding formula at a Township Council meeting on Feb. 6. He said he was invited…
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Kipnis to hold campaign kickoff reception
Daryl J. Kipnis, who is seeking the Republican nomination for his candidacy for the New Jersey State Senate in New Jersey’s 17th Legislative District (Franklin, Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick and Piscataway) in the 2017 General Election will host his Campaign Kickoff Reception event from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 at The Imperia, 1714 Easton…