Tag: Woodbridge
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Colonia man pleads guilty in wife’s murder
A Woodbridge Township man has pleaded guilty to killing his 32-year-old wife who was found dead in their home more than three years ago. Vito Nigro, 46, of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, pleaded guilty on Dec. 3 to first-degree aggravated manslaughter, admitting he bludgeoned to death Giorgina Nigro, who was found dead on…
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Woodbridge receives $1.5 million recreational facilities special needs state grant
WOODBRIDGE — The township has secured a $1.5 million recreational facilities special needs state grant for level playing fields and fully accessible recreational facilities at the Cypress Recreation Center in the Port Reading section of Woodbridge. Mayor John E. McCormac said the leadership of Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) and Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex), along with…
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Three incumbents win seats on Woodbridge Board of Education
WOODBRIDGE — Three incumbents will remain on the Board of Education for the next three years. Daniel Harris, who will serve his third term, recorded the most votes with 13,355 during the election Nov. 6. Susan Bourdin, who has been serving an unexpired term on the board since May, and will serve her elected term,…
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Three youth volunteers from local YMCAs in Middlesex County are honored
NEW BRUNSWICK — Three youth volunteers — Connie Ying, Gabriella Deliglio and Jose Medina — from three local YMCAs in Middlesex County were honored as “Youth Volunteer of the Year” at a recent ceremony for their service and commitment to the community. Connie Ying, a volunteer and member of the Leader’s Club with the Metuchen…
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House of Hardcore to hold wrestling fundraiser Dec. 15 at Woodbridge High School
House of Hardcore will hold a wrestling fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Woodbridge High School, 1 Samuel Lupo Dr., Woodbridge. Already confirmed are former WWE and ECW legend Tommy Dreamer, Robbie E. and Daniel Morrison (Woodbridge High School’s own), Alex Reynolds, Lance Anoai, Crowbar and Monique Dupree. Tickets cost $20. For more information,…
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NAACP branch will hold dinner theater event on Nov. 11
The NAACP Metuchen Edison Piscataway Area Branch will hold its 2018 Dinner Theatre Event from 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Monarch Banquet Hall, 77 Queen Road, Iselin section of Woodbridge. The group will honor future female leaders under the age of 30. The life and work of Zora will be brought to life on stage…
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Former volunteer firefighter charged with sexual assault of a minor
A former volunteer firefighter and current maintenance worker of a local hospital has been charged with the sexual assault of a minor. Robert Jazikoff, 64, of Whiting in Manchester Township, was charged on Nov. 1 and charged with two first degree counts of aggravated sexual assault, and two second degree counts of sexual assault, arising…
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Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold spaghetti dinner Oct. 28
Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 9199 of Fords is sponsoring a spaghetti and sausage dinner from 1-6 p.m. on Oct. 28 in the parish center, Franklin Street, Edison. All proceeds will benefit the annual Right To Life Bus trip to Washington, D.C. The menu includes linguini and sausage (sweet or hot) with…
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Four vie for three seats on Woodbridge Board of Education
WOODBRIDGE — Four candidates are vying for three, three-year terms available on the Woodbridge Board of Education during the November election. Ezio Tamburello is seeking his fourth term on the board; Daniel Harris is seeking his third term; Susan Bourdin, who has been serving an unexpired term on the board since May, is seeking her…
