Middlesex County News

April 15, 2025

EDISON, NJ - On April 9 at the Pines Manor, South Plainfield High School's Ava Chapman and Ryan Rizk were honored along with more than 70 student-athletes from Middlesex County high schools at the 24th annual Dan Hayston Memorial Middlesex Conference Sportsmanship Awards Luncheon. Each of the ...

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CARTERET, NJ — Some of the Carteret School District's cleverest students won rights to compete in the May 2025 “Odyssey of the Mind” World Finals in Michigan, their coach, Sheila O’Hare Barrows, tells TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret. This is the sixth year that talented Carteret Public School students ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — REPLENISH, a nonprofit East Brunswick organization, distributed 2,160 chickens, 960 hams and other groceries on Monday, April 14, to nearly 70 regional food pantries to help needy people and families during the Easter and Passover holidays. The REPLENISH Food Bank, on Kennedy ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department has announced the following closures on Route 18 for Tuesday, April 15.Full Closure Southbound between W. Ferris to Arthur Street from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m.Full Closure Northbound between Tices Ln. to Edgeboro Road from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. New ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department has announced the following closures on Route 18 for Tuesday, April 15.Full Closure Southbound between W. Ferris to Arthur Street from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. Full Closure Northbound between Tices Ln. to Edgeboro Road from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. New ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — REPLENISH, a nonprofit East Brunswick organization, distributed 2,160 chickens, 960 hams and other groceries on Monday, April 14, to nearly 70 regional food pantries to help needy people and families during the Easter and Passover holidays. The REPLENISH Food Bank, on Kennedy ...

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CARTERET, NJ — Some of the Carteret School District's cleverest students won rights to compete in the May 2025 “Odyssey of the Mind” World Finals in Michigan, their coach, Sheila O’Hare Barrows, tells TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret. This is the sixth year that talented Carteret Public School students ...

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PISCATAWAY — Four Piscataway residents were among the hundreds of soldiers honored during a welcome home ceremony for the New Jersey National Guard’s 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, which recently returned from deployment in Iraq, Kuwait, and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.Capt.

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CARTERET — Some of the Carteret School District's cleverest students won rights to compete in the May 2025 “Odyssey of the Mind” World Finals in Michigan, their coach, Sheila O’Hare Barrows, tells TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret.This is the sixth year that talented Carteret Public School students will ...

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TRENTON, NJ — People who stopped at the New Jersey Turnpike service area in Woodbridge on Saturday, April 5th, may have been exposed to the highly contagious measles virus, state health officials warn.The NJ Department of Health issued an alert saying a person with the measles virus traveled ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Ken Crilley is out, but he is not down.Crilley, a 2nd grade teacher at Woodbridge’s Ross Street Elementary school – a South Plainfield native – is out of the running to be 2025’s “America’s Favorite Teacher,” but he remains upbeat and optimistic. He says he learned a lot and may ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Ken Crilley is out, but he is not down. Crilley, a second grade teacher at Woodbridge’s Ross Street Elementary school, a South Plainfield native, is out of the running to be 2025’s “America’s Favorite Teacher,” but he remains upbeat and optimistic. He says he learned a lot and may ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Ken Crilley is out, but he is not down. Crilley, a second grade teacher at Woodbridge’s Ross Street Elementary school, a South Plainfield native, is out of the running to be 2025’s “America’s Favorite Teacher,” but he remains upbeat and optimistic. He says he learned a lot and may ...

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WOODBRIDGE — Ken Crilley is out, but he is not down.Crilley, a 2nd grade teacher at Woodbridge’s Ross Street Elementary school and a South Plainfield native, is out of the running to be 2025’s “America’s Favorite Teacher,” but he remains upbeat and optimistic. He says he learned a lot and may make ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Middlesex County Office of Health Services and Human Services wants people's suggestions to improve the county's health, social service, and well-being needs.The county's Community Needs Assessment survey is vital to identify strengths, gaps in services, and areas for ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ –  Middlesex College Vice President of Student Enrollment Services José Laureano has been awarded the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) 2025 Mena Valdez Community College Award. The award recognizes members of NASPA’s Latinx/a/o Knowledge ...

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TRENTON, NJ — People who stopped at the New Jersey Turnpike service area in Woodbridge on Saturday, April 5, may have been exposed to the highly contagious measles virus, state health officials warn. The NJ Department of Health issued an alert saying a person with the measles virus traveled through ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The College Board has announced the national SAT score averages. Scores in New Jersey, where 66 percent of high school students take the SAT, remain high, with 1066 as the statewide average, rising above the national average of 1028.  In some states, only one percent of ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Governor Phil Murphy will join military families, state officials, and community members for a Welcome Home Ceremony honoring the New Jersey National Guard’s 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team on Saturday.  The event will take place at Jersey Mike’s ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Governor Phil Murphy will join military families, state officials, and community members for a Welcome Home Ceremony honoring the New Jersey National Guard’s 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team on Saturday.  The event will take place at Jersey Mike’s ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -  The College Board has announced the national SAT score averages.  Scores in New Jersey, where 66% of high school students take the SAT, remain high, with 1066 as the statewide average, rising above the national average of 1028.  In some states, only 1%of students take the SAT.

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TRENTON, NJ — People who stopped at the New Jersey Turnpike service area in Woodbridge on Saturday, April 5, may have been exposed to the highly contagious measles virus, state health officials warn. The NJ Department of Health issued an alert saying a person with the measles virus traveled through ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - It may be April, but it's time to start thinking about the Milltown Fourth of July 5K. The annual race sponsored by the Milltown Knights of Columbus is a part of the borough's popular Fourth of July festivities. Last year's race had over 400 runners and the Milltown Knights of ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Office of Health Services and Middlesex County Office of Human Services are seeking Middlesex County residents' input on their health, social service, and well-being needs for their Community Needs Assessment. Community input is vital to help identify ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — The solemn strain of bagpipes and sobs of sadness have vanished into Newark's skies after the funeral of Sgt. Joseph Anthony Azcona.His family’s grief, however, has not.  That’s why New Brunswick Deputy Police Chief Michael Bobadilla organized a soccer game for today (April ...

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EDISON, NJ — New Jersey and Middlesex County officials will scoop shovels of soil on Monday for a ceremonial groundbreaking that starts construction of a sixth county Magnet public high school.This new 75,550-square-foot Middlesex County Magnet School will offer new majors and opportunities for ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The NJ Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice has accused a Woodbridge woman and a Sayreville man, among 10 people who allegedly collected illegal unemployment benefits and other crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic.Authorities secured state grand jury indictments against the ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Governor Phil Murphy will join military families, state officials, and community members for a Welcome Home Ceremony honoring the New Jersey National Guard’s 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team on Saturday. The event will take place at Jersey Mike’s Arena ...

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PISCATAWAY – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Gov. Phil Murphy will join military families, state officials, and community members for a Welcome Home Ceremony honoring the New Jersey National Guard’s 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team on Saturday. The event will take place at Jersey Mike’s Arena on the ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Happiness has come to East Brunswick along with cookies and cream Italian ice. So has chocolate salted caramel rrozen custard cups. Welcome to 31 NJ-18 North at Mid-State Mall, Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard. The township's new Rita's is located off Tice's Lane, behind ...

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