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Press Releases

June 3, 2026

At TAPinto, our mission has always been simple: provide the local news, information, and community coverage that matters most to you.To continue serving our readers as effectively as possible, we're asking for a few minutes of your time to complete our Annual Reader Survey.Whether you're a daily ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County launched a new public awareness campaign, “Be a Hero Against Fraud,” to educate residents on how to recognize, avoid, and report scams and fraudulent activity targeting individuals, families, seniors, and businesses. As fraud schemes continue to evolve ...

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Join us on Saturday, June 20th for an inside look at how the Middlesex County Landfill safely manages nearly 4 million pounds of waste every day.🕘 Tour Times:• 9:00 AM• 10:00 AMEach tour lasts approximately 40 minutes and offers a unique opportunity to learn how the landfill operates, including our ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Lauded for their perseverance and resilience, 73 Middlesex College nursing students received their program pins May 18 at a heartfelt and emotional pinning ceremony on campus. This year’s class is the largest nursing cohort since 2019. “Nursing is hard, because you care for ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office for a FREE Car Seat Safety Clinic, where certified child passenger safety technicians will inspect car seats and demonstrate how to install them properly, provide hands-on education on the proper use of car seats and boosters, and ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex County will host its annual “Celebrate Middlesex County” event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roosevelt Park.The free, family-friendly event invites residents from across the county to explore the many programs, services, and departments that ...

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Middlesex County, NJ -In honor of World Elder Abuse Day, the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services invites residents to the 2026 Elder Abuse and Exploitation Awareness Conference on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 10 am–1 pm at the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center. Featuring ...

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The Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) has been honored with the Annual Safety Award through the New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) Safety Incentive Program, recognizing its strong commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being.The program aims to improve safety, raise ...

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ — Families looking for safe, reliable, and engaging childcare now have a trusted option. Belonging Child Care Education Center is officially enrolling for both its full-time childcare program and its 2026 Summer Camp.Spots are limited, and early enrollment is encouraged.Now ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Once again, the Middlesex College Quo Vadis newspaper staff made their mark at the 2025-2026 New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) College Newspaper Contest, earning 17 awards including six first-place honors. The contest has 10 individual categories – three online and two ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In recognition of National Volunteer Month this April, Middlesex County is spotlighting a wide range of volunteer opportunities that support County programs and services. With volunteer opportunities available year-round, residents are encouraged to get involved and make a ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office issued a ceremonial resolution reaffirming the County’s commitment to protecting children, strengthening families, and advancing community-wide prevention efforts. 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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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is one of the most competitive scholarships for the nation’s top community college students seeking their bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.In applying for one of the most lucrative scholarships in ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College’s Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Department presents Things I Know To Be True across two weekends (April 9-11 and April 16-18, 2026) at the Studio Theater in Edison. The 100-minute play, written by Andrew Bovell and directed by Anna Sycamore DeMers and ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Northeast Regional Honors Council hosted their annual conference where six Middlesex College students presented their honors research. Two of the presenting students, Mariela Flores and Victor Gil, were awarded the Scholarship for Equity and Access (SEA) Award. The award ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College will soon offer Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) a pathway to obtain their associate degree in Nursing through the College’s LPN to RN program. The accelerated program combines rigorous academics, hands-on clinical experience, and state-of-the-art simulation ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ – Union County Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Hemhauser to its Board of Directors. Mr. Hemhauser brings more than 32 years of distinguished experience as a Federal Financial Institutions Examiner, offering deep expertise in regulatory oversight, risk ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Capitalizing on the latest technology, the Middlesex College Holocaust and Human Rights Center (HHRC) hosted “The Next Dimension in Storytelling,” a powerful event that featured a Q&A from Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski—via hologram. The interactive AI-generated ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – At a press announcement today, February 18, 2026, Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios, Deputy Director Shanti Narra, and Sheriff Mildred S. Scott announced a resolution that would prohibit the use of County-owned or County-controlled property for civil ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College’s Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Department presents Edges across two weekends (Feb. 19-21 and Feb. 26-28, 2026) at the Studio Theater in Edison. The 100-minute production is a song-cycle about a group of young, burgeoning adults asking classic ...

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For the past 20 years, CASA of Middlesex County has stood alongside children and youth removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, giving them a voice when they need it most. To mark two decades of advocacy and impact, the organization invites the community to celebrate this milestone at a ...

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SKILLMAN, NJ — A statewide group of 175+ students ranging from middle school through postgraduates convened on Saturday, January 24th for an AI Hackathon at the Montgomery Innovation Hub, focused on developing innovative solutions to one of New Jersey's most urgent challenges: affordability.The ...

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Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat) announces the 21st annual Hearts & Hammers Gala on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. at the Westin Governor Morris hotel in Morristown. The 2026 gala is GMM Habitat’s largest fundraising event, and the gala will support the ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The McCriskin-Gustafson Family of Funeral Homes is seeking qualified, compassionate individuals to join our support staff team.We are honored to serve families during life’s most difficult moments and our support staff plays an essential role in assisting families by ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College is one of 277 institutions nationwide recognized by the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. On behalf of the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, this achievement reflects the ...

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Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat) announced today that it will receive $2,122,490 in state funding from the New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NJAHTF). Funding from this grant will support the construction of 12 homes in the Laurence Harbor section of Old ...

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TAPinto is a network of more than 95 online local news sites covering more than 150 municipalities.  Across our network in New Jersey, we average nearly 1,500,000 readers per month, have more than 425,000 Facebook followers, and approximately 170,000 people receive our daily newsletter.Our readers ...

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF), in partnership with the Perth Amboy Police Department (PAPD), proudly hosted its fourth annual Shop with a Cop event on December 17 and 18, 2025, serving students from JRF’s Student Training & Enrichment Program for Urban Progress ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is excited to announce the launch of its new History Guide, a free, interactive initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to step into the County’s revolutionary story. The program encourages participants to explore historic landmarks, learn ...

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