Tag: Perth Amboy
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Acelero holding open enrollment for free preschool
Acelero Learning Head Start is holding open enrollment for its preschool program for the 2017-18 school year. Acelero Learning is a free, full-day, full-year program. The program uses an early education curriculum to ensure development for children at this age. In addition, a family curriculum called “Shine On, Families” is used to replicate learning at…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center allows 24-hour visitation for certain departments
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge and Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy launched a new welcome policy, including open patient visiting hours and a streamlined guest check-in process. Families can now visit with their loved ones 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the medical/surgical, telemetry, intensive care and coronary care…
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Raritan River Drawbridge clears environmental review
SOUTH AMBOY – A replacement for the aging Raritan River Drawbridge has cleared the federal environmental assessment process. The milestone marks a significant development in NJ Transit’s effort to make its infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather following the devastating impacts of Superstorm Sandy in 2012. On Oct. 13, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued…
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Scout creates care packages for homeless
South Amboy Boy Scout Troop 91 member Erik J. Kuhn was presented with his Eagle Scout award during a Court of Honor conducted at Camp Dill in Clinton Township on July 16. Kuhn’s project, “Care Packages for the Homeless,” had volunteers acquire hundreds of everyday items such as soap, socks, deodorant and blankets. Backpacks were…
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Kim Joseph Latkovich
Kim Joseph Latkovich, 62, of Fords, entered into eternal rest surrounded by loving family and friends at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune on Sept. 2. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived most of his life in Fords, where he was known for his hard work and helping hands. Kim began his public…
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Sayreville Police join SOBA to offer recovery to opioid addicts
SAYREVILLE – Due to the increasing opioid epidemic that has plagued the State of New Jersey, the Sayreville Police Department has partnered with SOBA College Recovery from New Brunswick and Woodbridge to assist victims and their families struggling with addiction and its effects. “The unfortunate reality is drug overdoses are on the rise in our…
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Investigators revise investigation findings based on witness accounts
SOUTH AMBOY – Investigators have developed new information on a fatal head-on collision that occurred on Easter Sunday morning, reversing the blame for the cause of the accident. On April 25, Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief Darren Lavigne of the South Amboy Police Department released new information about the crash in…
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South Amboy police mourn passing of former senior patrolman
SOUTH AMBOY — The South Amboy Police Department has announced the passing of retired Patrolman Roy Dragotta. “We send our condolences and prayers to his family on this loss. Roy was an outstanding police officer, a wonderful father and great friend. Many will remember his big smile and warm personality not only while he was patrolling, but…
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County vo-tech expanding training program with Carpenters Union
The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District (MCVTS) is expanding its partnership with the Carpenters Union to offer training to high school juniors and seniors and a path to entry into an apprenticeship program upon graduation. “It’s a very big, comprehensive partnership,” said Sean McDonald, MCVTS director of career and technical education. “This gives…