Tag: Woodbridge
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Raritan Bay Medical Center to hold weight loss surgery seminar
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy will hold a free seminar “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts” at 6 p.m. on May 7 at the Medical Pavilion in Woodbridge, 740 Route Highway 1, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Center Medical Director Dr. Karl Strom will discuss the benefits of…
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Circle of Single Jewish Friends to meet at Red Lobster on May 19
The Circle of Single Jewish Friends, age 50 and older, will hold a meet-and-eat lunch at noon on May 19 Red Lobster, 635 Route 1 south at Gills Lane, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Cost is price of meal off menu, plus $3. Please RSVP Roberta 908-668-8450 or [email protected].
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Local chef competes in Bahama Breeze ‘Top Chef’ competition
WOODBRIDGE – With a savory Cajun jambalaya bowl, Nicholas Salazar, who has been a team member and chef at Bahama Breeze for more than five years, came out on top in his location’s “Top Chef” battle. For his win, he was able to battle eight other chefs in Bahama Breeze’s northeast regional “Top Chef” battle…
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Retired law enforcement officer from Keasbey honored for helping victims in the aftermath of tragedy
The U.S. Justice Department has presented Richard H. Norcross III, a retired law enforcement officer from the Keasbey section of Woodbridge, with the Professional Innovation Award during the annual National Crime Victims’ Service Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. This honor recognizes a program, organization or individual who has helped to expand the reach of victims’…
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Old Bridge to hold town forum on opioid crisis on April 30
A Mayor’s Town Forum on the opioid crisis will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 30 at the Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Arts Building, 3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. Guest speakers will include Dr. Bonnie Nolan, Addiction Services coordinator for Peer Recovery in Woodbridge; and William F. DiStanislao, vice president, Operations &…
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In the Service: Qu-Juan M. Fields
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Qu-Juan M. Fields graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four…
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Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office launches new program to combat drug use and addiction
The mission of a new initiative in Middlesex County is to coordinate efforts between members of law enforcement and community partners to most effectively use all available resources to prevent and treat drug addiction. Through Blue Cares, law enforcement officers cultivate an environment that fosters recovery through readily available local and regional addiction recovery networks,…
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Weight loss surgery seminar set for April 9
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy will hold a free seminar “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts” at 6 p.m. on April 9 at the Medical Pavilion in Woodbridge, 740 Route 1, Iselin. Center for Bariatric Surgery Medical Director Karl Strom, M.D., will discuss the benefits of weight…
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Our Lady of Peace to hold blood drive March 10
The Social Concerns Ministry of Our Lady of Peace Church will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 10 in the parish center, 25 Franklin Ave., off Amboy Avenue, Edison. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, eat and drink water before donating, and bring identification. All donors will receive…
