Tag: Woodbridge

  • Avenel woman featured on Cheerios box

    Avenel woman featured on Cheerios box

    A woman from the Avenel section of Woodbridge is featured on a special edition box of Cheerios. Thousands of ShopRite associates across six states banded together in September in a friendly competition sponsored by ShopRite and General Mills, the annual ShopRite Partners In Caring Cheerios Contest, according to information provided by ShopRite. With this year’s contest…

  • North Brunswick woman featured on Cheerios box

    North Brunswick woman featured on Cheerios box

      A North Brunswick woman is featured on a special edition box of Cheerios. Thousands of ShopRite associates across six states banded together in September in a friendly competition sponsored by ShopRite and General Mills, the annual ShopRite Partners In Caring Cheerios Contest, according to information provided by ShopRite. With this year’s contest theme, “The Power of…

  • Woodbridge adjunct professor celebrates 20 semesters of teaching at Middlesex County College

    Woodbridge adjunct professor celebrates 20 semesters of teaching at Middlesex County College

    Middlesex County College honored adjunct faculty members for service anniversaries during Adjunct Faculty Development Day in March. Richard Lane of Woodbridge, center, of the Natural Sciences Department, receives his award for 20 semesters of teaching from Mark McCormick, vice president for academic and student affairs, and College President Joann La Perla-Morales.

  • Students in Woodbridge share thoughts on gun control reform with Congressman Pallone

    Students in Woodbridge share thoughts on gun control reform with Congressman Pallone

    WOODBRIDGE — Students at all three high schools in the township had an honest discussion with Congressman Frank Pallone (D-Middlesex, Monmouth) about the gun violence epidemic facing communities every day. “The common theme here is guns,” Pallone said. “America’s gun violence crisis is not normal and it’s not inevitable. Americans are 25 times more likely…

  • PSE&G inspections of natural gas meters begin

    PSE&G inspections of natural gas meters begin

    Public Service Electric & Gas Company employees are inspecting natural gas meters throughout Middlesex County to ensure the continued safety and reliability of gas services. “Customer safety is our number one priority,” Joe Forline, vice president of gas operations for PSE&G, said in a prepared statement. “It’s important for us to conduct safety inspections like…

  • Blood drives scheduled throughout March

    Blood drives scheduled throughout March

    The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives in Middlesex County: – March 16, 3-8 p.m. Lyons-Schepsco VFW Post 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. – March 30, 2-7 p.m., Old Bridge Senior Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge. – March 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shirdi Sai Cultural and…

  • Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre to hold annual fundraiser March 18

    Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre to hold annual fundraiser March 18

    Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre’s annual fundraiser, Fiesta de Primavera, will be held from 4-8:30 p.m. on March 18 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. Feast on paellas, sangria and dessert. Be entertained by the Alborada dancers and musicians, as well as DJ Donny Pesce. Proceeds will benefit Alborada’s programming, which brings Spanish dance theater and…

  • Our Lady of Peace to hold blood drive on March 11

    Our Lady of Peace to hold blood drive on March 11

    The Social Concerns Ministry of Our Lady of Peace Church in Fords will hold its annual blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 11. The parish center is located at 10 Franklin Ave., off Amboy Avenue, in Edison. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, bring an ID card, and eat and…

  • Blood drives held during Red Cross Month

    Blood drives held during Red Cross Month

    During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross will hold the following area blood drives: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 3 at Edison VFW Post 3117, 57 National Road, Edison 3-8 p.m. March 6, Edison Library, North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Ave., Edison 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10, Muslim Community…