Tag: Woodbridge
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Democracy House students from Woodbridge, Edison discuss how to overcome obstacles during Young Men’s Conference
Middlesex County College (MCC) students Angel Chang of Woodbridge, left to right, Luke Agojo of Edison, Romone Reid of Piscataway and Kevin Wong of Edison presented their workshop, “Overcoming Obstacles: Personal Stories of Perseverance,” at the annual Young Men’s Conference in New Brunswick in January. The four are part of Democracy House, MCC’s volunteer-service program.…
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Colonia student selected as member of Central Jersey Region Chorus
PHOTO COURTESY OF MOUNT SAINT MARY ACADEMY Abigail Varker, a senior from the Colonia section of Woodbridge, left to right, Michelle Colman, a junior from Scotch Plains; and Alexandra Gomes, a senior from South Plainfield, were selected as members of the Central Jersey Region Chorus at Monroe High School.
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Peer recovery coach program offers addicts a second chance to help others
WOODBRIDGE — Twenty residents who are in opioid recovery are essentially getting a second chance in life, serving as peer recovery coaches for others. “After experimenting with an outside service provider when we started, we decided to run the program ourselves,” Mayor John E. McCormac said. “Today, we have hired nearly 20 township residents, who…
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Circle of Single Jewish Friends to meet for lunch on Feb. 18
The Circle of Single Jewish Friends for adults age 50 and older will hold a meet-and-eat lunch at noon ON Feb. 18 at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, 520 Woodbridge Center Dr., Woodbridge. Cost is price of meal off menu, gratuity, plus $3. RSVP to Roberta at either 908-668-8450 or [email protected].
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YMCA of MEWSA begins annual campaign to support programs
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) has launched its campaign to raise $300,000 by th end of the year. The funds raised by the YMCA will ensure that everyone in the communities served by the YMCA of MEWSA have access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy…
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Middlesex County academies rank first, fifth in state for SAT scores
The Middlesex County Academy for Science Mathematics and Engineering Technologies in Edison ranks first among New Jersey public schools in average SAT scores for the Class of 2017. The Academy for Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences in Woodbridge, another of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS), was fifth in SAT averages released by…
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Students may nominate teachers for Applebee’s essay contest
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar has launched its Above and “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest, which will award top teachers with a $500 sponsorship check for the 2018-19 school year and an end-of-year party for his/her current class. To nominate a teacher, students must submit an essay in-person at his/her local Applebee’s, explaining why his/her teacher…
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Monroe student repeats as Middlesex County oratorical winner
A Monroe Township High School junior has repeated as the winner of the Middlesex County American Legion Oratorical Contest. The finals for the 2018 contest were held on Jan. 27 at American Legion Post 324 in Edison. Each contestant delivered a prepared oration about some phase of the U.S. Constitution, as well as an oration…
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Woodbridge blood drive on Feb. 10 will be in spirit of Winter Olympics
New York Blood Center will hold a Winter Olympics Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at St. James Church, corner of Main Street and Route 35, Woodbridge. Appointments are encouraged. Sign up online at www.tinyurl.com/stajamesbdwoodbridge or call 732-672-5281.
