Tag: Woodbridge
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‘Luxury cat condos’ available in Sewaren
Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac, the Woodbridge Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center, and the Woodbridge Animal Group (WAG) held a grand reopening of the newly renovated Cattery on Aug. 19. The shelter’s cats and kittens will reside in new “luxury cat condos” before moving to their “furever” homes. The renovations were made possible through…
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Iselin man accused of mail fraud
A Middlesex County man and an Essex County man were charged in connection with two criminal complaints charging them with scheming with U.S. Postal Service employees and others to commit mail theft, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Yaseen Salih, 24, of the Iselin section of Woodbridge, and…
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‘Luxury cat condos’ available in Sewaren
Residents are invited to join Mayor John E. McCormac, the Woodbridge Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center, and the Woodbridge Animal Group (WAG) for the grand reopening of the newly renovated Cattery The ribbon cutting will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 19, but the Cattery will be open until 8 p.m. The shelter’s cats…
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Sewaren residents charged in connection with remote access scam
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of three individuals who have been charged for their involvement in a fraud scheme that yielded the seizure of over $450,000. On April 3, Saurabh Bhambri, 27, of the Sewaren section of Woodbridge, was charged and arrested for financial facilitation of criminal activity, theft by deception,…
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Linden man charged with attempted murder in connection with shooting at Delta Suites
A Linden man has been charged with attempted murder following a non-fatal shooting at a local hotel. On July 12, at approximately 2:37 a.m., authorities responded to the Delta Suites hotel in the Iselin section of Woodbridge following the report of a shooting. At nearby hospitals, officers located four males– ages 20, 22,…
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Edison teen receives YMCA’s memorial scholarship award for founding organization that holds allergy-free food drives
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) awarded the Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship to Shreya Shivakumar of Edison. The Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship was established several years ago in honor of late 27-year-old Metuchen Branch YMCA swim coach and mentor, Ryan Marie Patterson. The recipient must strive for excellence in academics, sports…
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YMCA’s Afterschool Programs keep children engaged
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy’s (MEWSA) Afterschool Programs are a place where children can remain active, learning and engaged during their time out of school. Through a balanced approach to youth development, the program offers activities, mentorship and academic support, nurturing the potential of all participants throughout the school year. Financial…
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Woodbridge police officer named in Attorney General’s report for suspension due to abusing sick time
WOODBRIDGE – A Woodbridge police officer is named in the Major Discipline report released by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office released information on Aug. 10 regarding New Jersey law enforcement officers who were subject to major discipline between June 15 and Dec. 31, 2020. The information is being…
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Bike share program drives sustainable mission in Woodbridge
By ALAN KARMIN Correspondent WOODBRIDGE – In 2020, Woodbridge Township earned the designation as a “Healthy Town” by New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. And, recently, the Township continued its movement toward a healthier community by initiating a bike sharing program for residents. The township purchased and placed 20 bicycles…