Tag: Woodbridge
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The ‘best summer ever’ starts at the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy
The “best summer ever” is right around the corner and the YMCA of MEWSA (Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy) has 10 camps to choose from to fit every family’s needs. Camp locations include Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge, South Amboy, Avenel, Piscataway and Colonia. The YMCA of MEWSA offers camp activities to make sure kids and…
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Online, remote learning awaits public school students in wake of pandemic
Public schools in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge are taking necessary precautions and steps in wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Edison Schools Superintendent Bernard F. Bragen announced students will stay home on March 16. The district will use one of their inclement weather days as teachers will prepare for online learning, which will commence on…
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Wesley Preschool offers eight-week summer day camp program
Wesley Summer Camp is an 8-week day program for campers ages 2-and-a-half to 11, running from June 22 to Aug. 14 at the preschool, located at 5053 Woodbridge Ave. in Edison. There is a choice of a half- or full-day program, three or five days per week. If you choose three days, you can choose…
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Century-old school buildings will be replaced with 21st-century facilities in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – Within a two-year span, Woodbridge Township has made, and is making, moves to replace century-old school buildings with 21st-century facilities. Voters approved an $87 million bond referendum on March 10, which addresses the last three oldest school buildings in the district. The unofficial results, which include mail in ballots, are 2,560 “yes” votes…
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Crowds wore their best green to enjoy 47th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – Crowds wore their best green outfits and accessories to enjoy the 47th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge. The Woodbridge American Irish Association’s parade kicked off at Woodbridge High School on March 8. Claire Curran-Miloscia served as grand marshal and Maureen Kelly-Jurgens served as parade chair. The association’s Irish Woman of the…
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Battling the opioid crisis in Middlesex County
The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is currently combating the opioid crisis by incorporating a 24-hour hotline (732-596-4199) and simultaneously administering two ongoing state funded Operation Helping Hand (OHH) grants. Middlesex County’s version of OHH, called Blue Cares, offers a 24-hour, 7 days a week Blue Cares hotline, staffed by approximately 30 trained peer recovery coaches,…
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Woodbridge voters will be asked to approve $87M referendum on March 10
WOODBRIDGE – An $87 million referendum, if approved by voters on March 10, will replace century old schools in the Woodbridge Township School District and result in improvements and increased security at a number of schools. Polls will be open from 2-8 p.m. Mayor John E. McCormac said the referendum would be paid for by…
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Grand marshal will change hats as she leads the 47th Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 8
WOODBRIDGE – Claire Curran-Miloscia will add another hat to her repertoire when she leads the 47th annual Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year she will serve as grand marshal as the parade kicks off at Woodbridge High School at 1:30 p.m. on March 8. Typically she dresses as the Leprechaun during the parades. “I…
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Pathways to Recovery will hold Reset Job Fair on Feb. 28
Middlesex County and Pathways to Recovery will hold a Reset Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., Woodbridge. Bring a resume. Dress appropriately. For a list of potential employers, visit twp.woodbridge.nj.us To register, call 973-234-2738.
