Middlesex County News

April 22, 2026

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Police at Rutgers University are investigating an early morning sexual assault on Saturday, April 18th, in a college parking area.The assault reportedly happened between 5 am and 5:30 am in a university parking lot at 21 Bartlett St., the Rutgers University Police Dept. said.A ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Coming soon to The Plaza at Woodbridge is a new Indian eatery and sports-themed bar that will replace the former TGI Fridays at this popular Route 1 Iselin shopping center. Urban Edge Properties, owners of The Plaza at Woodbridge, has announced The Mango People Collective (formerly ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — A Pennsylvania man died on Sunday, April 19th, after a three-vehicle accident on Route 1 near Ridge Road, according to county Prosecutor Linda Estremera and township Police Chief Raymond Hayducka.The preliminary police investigation into the 2 am accident indicates that a 2025 ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK  - Rutgers police are investigating a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred April 18 on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus.The victim told police she was standing outside her vehicle in Rutgers Lot 26 at 21 Bartlett St. between 5:04 and 5:26 a.m., according to a safety alert ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - What began as a way to honor a father’s memory has grown into a lasting tradition of giving—one that continues to impact young lives year after year.On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - What began as a way to honor a father’s memory has grown into a lasting tradition of giving—one that continues to impact young lives year after year.On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf ...

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NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County woman will serve 20 months in a federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the US Attorney for New Jersey.US District Judge Robert Kirsch sentenced 42-year-old Damaris Valerio – also known as Damaris ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - What began as a way to honor a father’s memory has grown into a lasting tradition of giving—one that continues to impact young lives year after year.On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf ...

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NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County woman will serve 20 months in a federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the US Attorney for New Jersey.US District Judge Robert Kirsch sentenced 42-year-old Damaris Valerio,also known as Damaris Tineo ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — In the mood for sushi or Thai? Want to try Peruvian cuisine? Maybe you hanker for a meatball Parmesan sub or Sichuan takeouts.  Well, downtown Woodbridge has it all, with more food choices on the way. Downtown Woodbridge also has many new fine dining restaurants, emerging as a ...

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NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County woman will serve 20 months in a federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the US Attorney for New Jersey.US District Judge Robert Kirsch sentenced 42-year-old Damaris Valerio – also known as Damaris ...

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NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County woman will serve 20 months in a federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the US Attorney for New Jersey.US District Judge Robert Kirsch sentenced 42-year-old Damaris Valerio – also known as Damaris ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Heron Glen Golf Course in Ringoes. The event, the organization’s largest fundraiser, brings together community members, supporters and local ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A Middlesex County woman has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.Damaris Valerio, also known as Damaris Tineo Abreu, 42, of ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera, Chief Thomas Montagna of the Old Bridge Police Department, and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced Thursday that Kevin Coposky, 39, of Old Bridge, has been arrested as a result of an online child ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex County Department of Community Services is seeking residents’ input regarding how its services and programs meet the needs of the community. Community input is vital for identifying community strengths, service gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring all ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Police have arrested a 40-year-old long-term tenant at a local Motel 6 in connection with stabbings that injured two people on Tuesday, April 14th, Public Safety Director Keith Stith said.Motel 6 tenant Jared Skinner is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stabbing incident at a Piscataway motel and an ongoing legal battle over a recently adopted township ordinance fueled tense exchanges during a recent Township Council meeting, underscoring deep divisions over public safety and the regulation of local lodging establishments.Mayor ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stabbing incident at a Piscataway motel and an ongoing legal battle over a recently adopted township ordinance fueled tense exchanges during a recent Township Council meeting, underscoring deep divisions over public safety and the regulation of local lodging establishments.Mayor ...

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MONROE – The Academy Learning Center (ALC), a school serving students with autism and multiple disabilities, recently welcomed 25 students from Monroe Township High School’s Key Club for a special Read Across America event designed to foster a love of reading and meaningful peer connections.The ...

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MONROE, NJ – The Academy Learning Center (ALC), a school serving students with autism and multiple disabilities, recently welcomed 25 students from Monroe Township High School’s Key Club for a special Read Across America event designed to foster a love of reading and meaningful peer connections.The ...

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MONROE, NJ – The Academy Learning Center (ALC), a school serving students with autism and multiple disabilities, recently welcomed 25 students from Monroe Township High School’s Key Club for a special Read Across America event designed to foster a love of reading and meaningful peer connections.The ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - May is National Short Story Month and to help promote the continued enjoyment of the genre, the month focuses on the reading and writing of short stories in their many different forms. To help shine a spotlight on the genre, the East Brunswick Public Library is hosting its ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - May is National Short Story Month and to help promote the continued enjoyment of the genre, the month focuses on the reading and writing of short stories in their many different forms. To help shine a spotlight on the genre, the East Brunswick Public Library is hosting its ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ —The township police union – PBA Local 38 – is leading community efforts to raise money for a 29-year-old police officer diagnosed with advanced lymphoma and sidelined as he undergoes medical treatment.Officer Christopher M. Handville was diagnosed with advanced Stage 4 Lymphom and ...

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PERTH AMBOY - At first, the numbers seem eye-popping.But when you break down all the redevelopment projects both completed and currently underway in Perth Amboy, Mayor Helmin Caba’s Administration is coordinating more than $1 billion in private investment to improve blighted parcels throughout the ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County residents looking to reduce household waste and create nutrient-rich soil for their gardens can take part in a free educational seminar on backyard composting this weekend.The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, in partnership with the Middlesex ...

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MONROE – The Academy Learning Center (ALC), a school serving students with autism and multiple disabilities, recently welcomed 25 students from Monroe Township High School’s Key Club for a special Read Across America event designed to foster a love of reading and meaningful peer connections.The ...

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MONROE – The Academy Learning Center (ALC), a school serving students with autism and multiple disabilities, recently welcomed 25 students from Monroe Township High School’s Key Club for a special Read Across America event designed to foster a love of reading and meaningful peer connections.The ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The Middlesex County Department of Community Services is seeking residents’ input regarding how its services and programs meet the needs of the community. Community input is vital for identifying community strengths, service gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring all ...

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