Tag: Woodbridge
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Criterion Sentinel: Memorable stories of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we take a look at memorable stories that hit the pages of the Criterion Sentinel. Joshi sworn in as mayor of Edison; calls on community to work together for ‘unity and good government’ – https://archive.centraljersey.com/2022/01/01/joshi-sworn-in-as-mayor-in-edison-calls-on-community-to-work-together-for-unity-and-good-government/ Mayor Sam Joshi was sworn in at John P. Stevens High School on New…
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Woodbridge police investigate attempted auto theft, burglary of Iselin residence
WOODBRIDGE – Two males allegedly broke through the front door of an Iselin residence and stole the keys/fobs for a Jeep Cherokee and a late model BMW outside the residence, according to Police Director Robert Hubner of the Woodbridge Police Department. Police received a 911 alert at 6:39 a.m. on Nov. 1 on a report…
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Democratic incumbent will face Republican challenger for unexpired Ward 1 seat in Woodbridge election
WOODBRIDGE – There is one, three-year unexpired Ward 1 Township Council term open during the general election in November. Democrat Sharon McAuliffe, who was appointed in January to fill the seat after the passing of Ward 1 Councilwoman Nancy Drumm, is seeking her first elected term and will face Republican candidate John Vrtaric. McAuliffe, 61,…
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Police departments to hold National Night Out Aug. 2
Police departments throughout the state are holding National Night Out on Aug. 2 in continued efforts to create police-community partnerships. The Edison Police Department will hold their event at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Boulevard. Community members can participate in a DWI (driving while intoxicated) golf course simulation and observe a mock crash demo. The night…
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Texas man charged with fatal hit-and-run on Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – A 31-year-old Texas man has been charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run of a 31-year-old Elizabeth man on the Garden State Parkway in May, according to the New Jersey State Police. Fornice Cary Boatner III was extradited back to New Jersey on June 10. He is lodged in the Middlesex County Correctional…
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Juneteenth celebrations: Art, culture, music, dance, food and history
The Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge communities held Juneteenth celebrations on June 18. In Edison, township officials held its inaugural celebration at Papaianni Park. The event featured music, food and local vendors. The Metuchen Downtown Alliance along with the Metuchen Human Relations Commission and Metuchen Edison Branch of NAACP (the National Association for the Advancement of…
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Edison man allegedly responsible for rash of vehicle burglaries in Metuchen
METUCHEN – An Edison man is allegedly responsible for the rash of vehicle burglaries and thefts in May, according to the Metuchen Police Department. The man, 42, was identified after an investigation by the department’s Detective Bureau, police said in a social media post on June 19. The investigation – based on physical characteristics and…
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Primary election results for uncontested races in Metuchen and Woodbridge
The council race in Metuchen and Woodbridge were uncontested during the primary election on June 7. Metuchen Borough Council There are two, three-year terms open. Democrat incumbent Dorothy Rasmussen received 1,132 votes, and Lisa Hyman received 1,133 votes. There are six write-in votes. Republican candidate Richard Thoren received 305 votes, and Eric Lignell received 304…
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YMCA of MEWSA celebrates 100th anniversary
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) held its annual dinner, celebrating the highlights of the year as well as commemorating the 100th anniversary of the nonprofit’s service to the Greater Middlesex County community. Bruce Peragallo, educator and retired principal of Metuchen High School, was presented with the Charles S. Edgar Memorial…