Tag: Woodbridge
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Woodbridge school officials considering instituting random drug testing policy
WOODBRIDGE — Administrators in the Woodbridge Township School District are considering the implementation of a policy that would subject students to random testing for alcohol and drug use. “We have a drug problem in our schools,” Superintendent of Schools Robert Zega said during a June 25 meeting that was held to discuss the proposed policy.…
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Learn the facts about weight loss surgery
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy is holding a free seminar “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts” seminar at 6 p.m. July 26 at the Medical Pavilion at Woodbridge, 740 Route 1, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Center for Bariatric Surgery Medical Director Karl Strom, MD, will discuss the benefits of weight loss surgery. Registration…
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Hundreds graduate from Middlesex County vocational schools
The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) granted diplomas to 469 students in graduation ceremonies held simultaneously on all five campuses on June 27. The East Brunswick campus valedictorian was Sean Mejorada of Old Bridge, while the salutatorian was Jennifer Obrizan of Carteret. On the Piscataway campus, the valedictorian was Gursewek Singh of Carteret…
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Feria de Sevilla photography exhibit through July 22 at Barron Arts Center
The Barron Arts Center will present “The Spirit of Feria: Photography Exhibit,” which will run through July 22 at the center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. The artist reception will be held from 7-9 p.m. July 9. The exhibit showcases photography taken during Feria de Sevilla, a celebration of Spanish dance and heritage, organized by Alborada…
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Cirque Italia brings international village of performers to Woodbridge
An international village of jugglers, contortionists, wire walkers, clowns and roller skating daredevils from Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cuba, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Romania, Russia and even the United States will be part of Cirque Italia, the Water Circus non-animal show, from July 12-16 and July 19-22 at Woodbridge Center, 250 Woodbridge Center Dr., Woodbridge, in the Boscov’s…
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Officials rededicate first synthetic turf field at Woodbridge High School
WOODBRIDGE — More than a decade ago, the Woodbridge High School football field was a large heap of grass and dirt. “I remember I came to a game when I first became mayor in November 2006,” Mayor John E. McCormac recalled. “The field was a mess, the stands were awful … so I made up…
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Woodbridge Addiction Recovery Mentors to hold Lunch & Learn June 27
Woodbridge Addiction Recovery Mentors (WARM) will hold Lunch & Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 27 at the Woodbridge Health Department, 2 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, to share information about the free recovery support program offered by Woodbridge Township and how members are working to improve treatment outcomes. There are recovery coaches,…
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Two Iselin property owners fined for allegedly operating illegal multi-family rooming homes
WOODBRIDGE — Fines and penalties were levied against two property owners in the Iselin section of the township for allegedly operating illegal multi-family rooming homes in a residential neighborhood, according to township officials. “Illegal and overcrowded housing and property maintenance violations are the most significant issues that impact the quality of life for township residents,” Mayor…
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Fluke fishing tournament set for June 16 in Woodbridge
The 2018 Mayor’s Fluke Fishing Tournament will cast off at 6 a.m. on June 16 from the Sewaren Boat Launch, Cliff Road, Sewaren section of Woodbridge. Entrance fee is $125 per boat. Cash prizes for first through fourth places, plus Best Junior Angler. Weigh in is 5 p.m. The annual fishing tournament raises funds for…
