Tag: U.S. Marine Corps
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Metuchen remembers two significant members of the community
METUCHEN – The borough saw the passing of two significant members of the community in December. Former Metuchen Police Chief Joseph J. Perrino passed away on Dec. 15, and Austin F. Banks passed away on Dec. 9. Perrino was a lifelong resident of Metuchen. He was 102. “I was privileged to spend some time with…
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Old Bridge Police Department promotes two officers, welcomes four more
OLD BRIDGE – Two police officers have moved up in rank and four new officers have joined the roster of the Old Bridge Police Department. Mayor Owen Henry recognized the officers at a Township Council meeting on Aug. 10. The new officers were sworn in on Aug. 6 with the mayor and Police Chief William…
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In the midst of the pandemic, Woodbridge Fire Department paid respects to one of their own
WOODBRIDGE – In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Woodbridge Fire Department paid respects to one of their own the best they could – providing a funeral procession going past his home and firehouse for his family and friends. Richard T. Gould, 81, passed away on March 29. For the last three years,…
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Three new Old Bridge police officers come with military experience
OLD BRIDGE – Three new police officers come to the Old Bridge Police Department (OBPD), all with military experience. Mayor Owen Henry, along with Police Chief William Volkert, introduced William Kenney, Evan Migliore and Zackary Pittius at a Township Council meeting on Sept. 9. Pittius was introduced at a previous meeting, but could not attend…
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U.S. Marine joins North Brunswick Police Department
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A U.S. Marine veteran has joined the North Brunswick Police Department via the alternate route. Brandon Potter served with the Marines from June 2010 to May 2014. He was deployed to Afghanistan and Korea. He received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on…
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Mayor proud of ‘depth of background’ of newest members of North Brunswick Police Department
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Due to the retirements of Scott Henry and Andrew Heuer, the North Brunswick Police Department welcomed two military veterans as the newest members of the department. Joel Santana and Jeffrey Dominguez were sworn in during the North Brunswick Township Council meeting on April 1. Both officers are products of the North Brunswick…
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New Edison school safety director has law enforcement/military background
EDISON – Edison Township Public Schools now have a director of school safety and security. Interim Schools Superintendent Paul Saxton introduced Patrick Kissane at a Board of Education (BOE) Caucus Meeting on Jan. 23. Kissane will lead and oversee the safety and security of the 16,600 students and 2,100 staff members in 20 buildings…
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Red Bank resident selected director of veterans organization
RED BANK–Protecting and serving his country for four years, Marine Corps veteran and resident Mark Otto was named executive director of the United War Veterans Council (UWVC). The United War Veterans Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing the public to honor, support and serve America’s veterans through a wide range of activities…
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East Brunswick native assists fellow military personnel
A military man with ties to central New Jersey is fulfilling his dreams with both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). Joseph G. Kotora, a native of East Brunswick, was promoted to the rank of commander this month. He had previously been promoted to ensign in July 2002, lieutenant in May 2006…