Tag: Woodbridge
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Month-long investigation nets seizure of drugs in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — A month-long narcotics investigation by the Woodbridge Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit led to the seizure of a large quantity of drugs and cash with a street value of $33,000. A 24-year-old township man was also charged with allegedly dealing drugs throughout the township as a result of the investigation, according to Police…
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Woodbridge man scammed while selling his car
WOODBRIDGE — Police are warning the public of a flim-flam incident after a 30-year-old Iselin man was reportedly scammed after posting his car for sale on a website. The victim told police that an unknown man from Maryland sent him a fraudulent check in the amount of $10,000 for his car, according to the police…
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RSI Bank opens branch in Woodbridge
RSI Bank is opening a new branch, 408 Rahway Avenue, at the intersection of Rahway Avenue, Berry Street, and Main Street, in Woodbridge. The grand opening celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Mayor John E. McCormac. There will be food, music, bank tours…
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East Brunswick native appointed to MCC Board of Trustees
Gary Taffet of East Brunswick has been appointed to the Middlesex County College (MCC) Board of Trustees. Taffet, a benefits consultant, is a lifelong resident of Middlesex County, having lived in Woodbridge and East Brunswick. “Middlesex County College has an outstanding reputation,” he said in a statement provided by MCC. “I’m looking forward to contributing…
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Edison to address dispatch of fire department
EDISON — The Township Council’s Public Safety Committee will address concerns by fire officials on dispatch protocol of the fire department to emergency medical calls. Jim Walsh, second vice president of the Edison Fire Fighters Association, addressed the council at the two meetings in October on his concerns of the inconsistency of sending the fire…
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YMCA Tot Trot and Youth Fun Run on Oct. 1
The Child Care Services Branch of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will hold its ninth annual Tot Trot & Youth Fun Run on Oct. 1 at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. The Tot Trot for ages 2-5 will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Races are organized by age…
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High school students invited to participate in Congressional App Challenge
The Office of Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) will participate in the Congressional App Challenge, an app competition for U.S. high school students. Winners will be selected by panels of judges from local communities and winners in the competition will be honored by their member of Congress. Their apps will be featured on a…
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YMCA helps seniors prevent risk factors of falls
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) is warning residents of the risk factors of falls. Sept. 22 is the 10th National Falls Prevention Awareness Day and the YMCA of MEWSA is joining the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free Coalition for a day of action. According to the…
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Tara French joins Northfield Bank in Woodbridge
Tara French will join Northfield Bank as executive vice president and chief administrative officer effective Sept. 18. French brings more than 30 years of banking and regulatory experience to Northfield. She began her career as a bank examiner with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and most recently was part of the Office…
