Tag: Woodbridge
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Woodbridge family opens first Sylvan Learning Center in Edison
EDISON – It’s a family venture that seems like just the right fit for Rick Hernandez and his daughters, Rachel and Nadia. In October, the trio opened the first Sylvan Learning Center, a 750-plus-unit supplemental education brand, in Edison. Rick comes from the corporate world of product management and data analytics. Rachel comes from the…
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Democrats hold on strong to Woodbridge Council ward seats; BOE will reorganize with new member
WOODBRIDGE – Democrats held on strong to ward seats on the Woodbridge Township Council. And the Woodbridge Board of Education will reorganize with a new member on dais in January. Projected winners in the Nov. 2 election remain as election results were recently certified. Woodbridge Township Council There were elections for the five, four-year ward…
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Woodbridge Township School District hires new food service provider
WOODBRIDGE – After shortcomings with Chartwells, the Woodbridge Township School District will soon have a new food service provider. The Board of Education approved a request for proposal for Pomptonian Food Service, based in Fairfield, Essex County, at a special meeting on Nov. 12. The company provides service for more than 100 school districts in…
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Woodbridge takes stand on providing housing for domestic violence victims
WOODBRIDGE – The township is in the process of allocating eight apartment units for domestic violence victims, which will make Woodbridge stand at the forefront of providing housing for those in need. Currently there are only 14 apartments dedicated for domestic violence victims throughout the entire state, according to Walter Pearson, coordinator of the Woodbridge…
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Avenel resident affected by PFOA notice files class action lawsuit against Middlesex Water Company
An Avenel resident, who suffers from specific health concerns and a severely compromised immune system, filed a class action lawsuit in Middlesex County Superior Court against Middlesex Water Company seeking reimbursement for expenses incurred following the company’s drinking water notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. Attorneys Stephen P. DeNittis, Joseph A. Osefchen, and Shane T. Prince of…
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Municipalities affected by PFOA notice may file class action lawsuit
A class action lawsuit(s) may be filed against companies responsible for polluted groundwater in the municipalities affected by Middlesex Water Company’s drinking water notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. The notice includes all residential and retail customers served by the water company’s Park Avenue treatment plant in South Plainfield. Residential and retail customers are in South Plainfield,…
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Updated: Joshi projected winner of mayoral race in Edison; races across Middlesex County are too close to call
Editor’s Note: The results of the Nov. 2 General Election reflect what was posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of press time on Nov. 5. The results of the election will remain unofficial until they are certified. For updates, visit www.centraljersey.com and read next week’s newspaper. Edison Mayoral Race In Edison, the…
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‘Best Schools Around’ ticket is in the lead for three seats on the Woodbridge Board of Education
There were elections for three, three-year seats on the Woodbridge Board of Education on Nov. 2. The race is contested. The candidates include two incumbents – Susan Bourdin and Daniel Harris – and three newcomers – Amber Jarrett, Thomas E. Maras and Jenny Perez. As of Nov. 3, Harris, with 7,884 votes, or 23.64%, Perez,…
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Democratic incumbents lead Republicans for ward seats on Woodbridge Council
There were elections for the five, four-year ward seats on the municipal governing body for Woodbridge Township on Nov. 2. The race is contested. Ward 1 – The candidates are Democratic incumbent Nancy Bader-Drumm and Republican candidate John Vrtaric. As of Nov. 3, Bader-Drumm, with 2,394 votes, or 55.20%, leads Vrtaric, with 1,935 votes, or…
