Tag: Peter Barnes III
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Engaging stories of 2021
As the New Year approaches, the Criterion Sentinel takes a look back at some of the engaging stories that made headlines in 2021. Metuchen plans to ‘do more’ to recognize borough’s namesake Lenni-Lenape Indian Chief Metuchen Borough officials acknowledged not enough was being done to recognize the borough’s namesake Lenni-Lenape Indian Chief Metuchen (Matouchin or…
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Family, friends and colleagues unveil sign for Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve
EDISON – Family, friends and colleagues of Peter J. Barnes III gathered for the official unveiling of a sign renaming the former Dismal Swamp Conservation Area to the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve. Barnes, who passed away at age 64 in February after a brief battle with cancer, was instrumental in preserving hundreds…
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Longtime friends, colleagues remember Superior Court Judge Peter Barnes III
EDISON – The sudden passing of state Superior Court Judge Peter Barnes III on Feb. 22 has left longtime friends and colleagues reeling. He was 64. “This is a tough time for me and my family,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Charles Tomaro, who said he and Barnes were best of friends growing up together; both…