Tag: Woodbridge
-
Keasbey tax preparer allegedly diverted false refunds to own account
NEWARK – A Keasbey tax preparer was indicted on May 3 for allegedly using false information to increase his clients’ tax refunds and secretly diverting a portion of those funds into accounts that he controlled. David Patterson, 37, is charged with 16 counts of aiding and abetting in the filing of false tax returns,…
-
Team Columbia completes community project in Woodbridge
PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA BANK A volunteer crew of Columbia Bank employees recently painted a senior citizen home in Woodbridge, part of the “Tooling Around The Township” program. For this spruce up, the exterior of the home was power washed and painted. The yard was also brightened up, with new flowers planted. All labor and…
-
Registration open for co-ed softball tournament to benefit pancreatic cancer research
The Middlesex County Department of Public Safety and Health, Health Services Office, and the Office of Parks and Recreation, will sponsor a co-ed softball tournament on July 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Warren Park in Woodbridge. Twelve teams will be accepted, and each team is guaranteed to play three games. Space is limited. Teams are accepted on…
-
Middlesex County American Legion announces student contest winners
The awards for the 2018 Middlesex County American Legion Safety Poster, Coloring and Oratorical contests were presented by County Commander Gary Cooper on May 5 at American Legion Post 65 in Metuchen. First place winner of the Coloring Contest was Amaar Halani of Woodbridge, sponsored by Post 87. First place for the Safety Poster went…
-
Spanish festival set for May 20 in Woodbridge
Woodbridge Township will present the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre in A Taste of Spain, the sixth annual Feria de Sevilla, from 2:30-6 p.m. on May 20 at Parker Press Park, 428 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. Rain date June 3. There will be live music, Flamenco dancing, Sevillanas, Spanish food, a paella demo, sangria tastings, children’s arts…
-
Where Angels Play: stories of resilience and hope despite tragedy
NORTH BRUNSWICK – When William Lavin was 15 years old, he lost his father. He said he was “mad at everybody.” Not only did his brother, Bob, obviously lose his father, too, but years later, he also lost his 2-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, in a terrible accident. Bob Lavin also said he was “mad at everybody,”…
-
Old public housing complex in Woodbridge to be redeveloped as affordable housing
WOODBRIDGE — The grand opening ceremony for phase one of Jacobs Landing, a community of affordable housing rentals, moves the area on Bunns Lane in Woodbridge into the 21st century. Phase 1 has been completed with 84 apartments. The entire project, when completed, will offer 204 apartments. “All you have to do to know about…
-
Circle of Single Jewish Friends to meet for lunch on May 20
The Circle of Single Jewish Friends for adults age 50 and older will hold a meet-and-eat lunch at noon on May 20 at Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant, 899 St. Georges Ave., Woodbridge. Cost is price of meal off menu, gratuity, plus $3. RSVP to Roberta at either 908-668-8450 or [email protected].
-
Woodbridge to hold Overdose Awareness Walk on May 12
Woodbridge will hold an Overdose Awareness Walk from 4-8 p.m. on May 12 at Alvin P. William’s Memorial Park, Cliff Road, Sewaren section of Woodbridge. A candlelight vigil will remember those lost to an overdose. Early bird registration is $5 by May 11. Registration on the day of is $10, and begins at 3 p.m.…
