Middlesex County News

June 6, 2024

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Wednesday, East Brunswick Superintendent Dr. Victor Valeski communicated with stakeholders in the township's education community regarding the controversy over the presentation of the East Brunswick High School Jewish student union and its depiction in the Class of 2024 ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Wednesday, East Brunswick Superintendent Dr. Victor Valeski communicated with stakeholders in the township's education community regarding the controversy over the presentation of the East Brunswick High School Jewish student union and its depiction in the Class of 2024 ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - This week, outrage arose in the East Brunswick community when it was discovered that the East Brunswick High School yearbook, on the pages that list the names and provide the photos of members of school clubs and activities, the group identified as the Jewish Student Union ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The residents of East Brunswick and the students of East Brunswick High School are in a fury this week as they respond to the publication of the student yearbook which contains a puzzling and offensive posting. Over 700 EBHS Seniors received the 2024 yearbook on Wednesday, as ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - This week, outrage arose in the East Brunswick community when it was discovered that the East Brunswick High School yearbook, on the pages that list the names and provide the photos of members of school clubs and activities, the group identified as the Jewish Student Union ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The residents of East Brunswick and the students of East Brunswick High School are in a fury this week as they respond to the publication of the student yearbook which contains a puzzling and offensive posting. Over 700 EBHS Seniors received the 2024 yearbook on Wednesday, as ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Yesterday, outrage arose in the East Brunswick community when it was discovered that the East Brunswick High School yearbook, on the pages that list the names and provide the photos of members of school clubs and activities, the group identified as the Jewish Student Union ...

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PERTH AMBOY - Helmin Caba clinched the Democrat nomination for a second term as mayor in this heavily Democrat town during the June 4 primary, defeating two primary challengers. Caba had 2,192 votes, while Joseph B. Vas, the son of the former mayor, received 1,616 votes and Kenneth L. Gonzalez ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The residents of East Brunswick and the students of East Brunswick High School are in a fury tonight as they respond to the publication of the student yearbook which contains a puzzling and offensive posting. Over 700 EBHS Seniors received the 2024 yearbook today, as part of ...

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CARTERET, NJ — A team of clever Carteret High School students came home winners from the prestigious ‘Odyssey of the Mind’ international competition’s finals held recently in Ames, Iowa. The seven-student ‘Ramblers’ team earned a third place trophy at the Odyssey of the Mind’s World Finals ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey Department of Transportation will close a portion of Route 1 in South Brunswick as the Hard Shoulder Running pilot project begins in Middlesex County. Daytime closures are scheduled for this week and overnight closures will follow for several months, according to a ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ  – Playhouse 22’s 65th season closes this month with the musical Memphis which opens on Friday, June 7.   From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, Memphis is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Storytelling is the through line traversing Michelle Lazzarotti’s career. Each day, she gets to tell the tales of the myriad life-saving efforts of doctors, the often-unheralded contributions of staff members, the heroic recoveries of patients and more at Saint Peter’s University ...

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EDISON, NJ - Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing person, according to a recent nixle alert. Authorities are searching for Birva Patel, age 31. Patel is described as an Indian female, 5'3", 125lbs with black hair and black eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark red ...

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CARTERET, NJ — Virginia Dare isn’t exactly a household name, but, everyone has undoubtedly enjoyed its many delicious flavor-creations in cakes, cookies, coffees, ice cream, and beverages. Now, century-old Virginia Dare Extract Co. has completed moving its international headquarters from Brooklyn ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -  A local woman was honored last week for the role she played in helping to save the life of a South Plainfield teenager. At the 200 Club of Middlesex County's annual Valor Awards Ceremony held May 30, Piscataway resident Christine Torres was presented with both a Civilian ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -  A local woman was honored last week for the role she played in helping to save the life of a South Plainfield teenager. At the 200 Club of Middlesex County's annual Valor Awards Ceremony held May 30, Piscataway resident Christine Torres was presented with both a Civilian ...

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CARTERET, NJ — Virginia Dare isn’t exactly a household name, but, everyone has undoubtedly enjoyed its many delicious flavor-creations in cakes, cookies, coffees, ice cream, and beverages. Now, century-old Virginia Dare Extract Co. has completed moving its international headquarters from Brooklyn ...

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CARTERET — Virginia Dare isn’t exactly a household name. But many have enjoyed its delicious flavor-creations in cakes, cookies, coffees, ice cream, and beverages. Now, century-old Virginia Dare Extract Co. has completed moving its international headquarters from Brooklyn to a ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD -  A local woman was honored last week for the role she played in helping to save the life of a South Plainfield teenager. At the 200 Club of Middlesex County's annual Valor Awards Ceremony held May 30, Piscataway resident Christine Torres was presented with both a Civilian ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -  A local woman was honored last week for the role she played in helping to save the life of a South Plainfield teenager. At the 200 Club of Middlesex County's annual Valor Awards Ceremony held May 30, Piscataway resident Christine Torres was presented with both a Civilian ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Kinnara AAPI Music and Food Festival will be held this Saturday, June 8 from 12-7pm at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center.  East Brunswick Arts Coalition, AAPI of East Brunswick, Kogaracon, Asian Creative Network NJ and Jellyman Media have teamed up to host the first of ...

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MILLTOWN - Black bears have been reported near the Rutgers Farms on Ryders Lane in East Brunswick and near 46 Vanliew Avenue in Milltown, police said on Monday, June 3. Milltown residents are being asked to alert the Milltown Police Department by telephoning 732-828-1100 if they observe a bear.

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SAYREVILLE, NJ -- The Sayreville Historical Society celebrated its own history with a golden anniversary gala at the VFW Post 4699 on Jernee Mill Road on Saturday, June 1. Current president Frank Terzino welcomed the crowd, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin made brief remarks congratulating the ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - Residents are being cautioned on Monday, June 3, as sightings of a black bear have been reported near the Rutgers Farms on Ryders Lane in East Brunswick and near 46 Vanliew Avenue in Milltown. The Milltown Police Department is asking residents to remain calm as officers are ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Christine Torres, a Piscataway resident, was presented with the Civilian Lifesaving Award at the 200 Club of Middlesex County’s annual Valor Awards Ceremony on Thursday. Torres was nominated to receive the award for rescuing a South Plainfield motorist from an overturned vehicle on ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Christine Torres, a Piscataway resident, was presented with the Civilian Lifesaving Award at the 200 Club of Middlesex County’s annual Valor Awards Ceremony on Thursday. Torres was nominated to receive the award for rescuing a South Plainfield motorist from an overturned vehicle on ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - Residents are being cautioned on Monday, June 3, as sightings of a black bear have been reported near the Rutgers Farms on Ryders Lane in East Brunswick, near 46 Vanliew Avenue and the wooded area near the railroad trestle in Milltown. The Milltown Police Department is asking ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ -- The Sayreville Historical Society celebrated its own history with a golden anniversary gala at the VFW Post 4699 on Jernee Mill Road on Saturday, June 1. Current president Frank Terzino welcomed the crowd, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin made brief remarks congratulating the ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ -- The Sayreville Historical Society celebrated its golden anniversary at the VFW Post 4699 on Jernee Mill Road on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Current president Frank Terzino welcomed the crowd, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin made brief remarks congratulating the Historical ...

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