MOUNTAINSIDE – Attorney Annette Quijano narrowly edged out Elizabeth Councilwoman Patricia Perkins-Auguste to replace former Assemblyman Neil Cohen in a special election held Tuesday. Cohen, who represented a district which includes Elizabeth, Kenilworth, Roselle and Union Township, resigned last month…
Roselle And Linden Consider Merging Fire Departments
ROSELLE—Roselle Mayor Garrett Smith introduced a plan at last week’s Borough Council Workshop Meeting that calls for Roselle and the City of Linden to study a potential shared service agreement for fire services. “What I’m asking us to do is…
Alleged Drug Supplier Arrested In Colombia
ELIZABETH – Colombian authorities arrested the reputed final member of one of Union County’s most notorious drug rings last week, and local authorities are working on his extradition to the United States. Alejandro Cleves, 28, was arrested in Colombia on…
Freeholders Offer Tips To Avoid Scams, Save Money On Gasoline
UNION COUNTY – Union County residents can get big savings on gasoline by practicing safe driving habits, according to the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. “You may have heard that moderate driving is more fuel-efficient, but the actual results…
Leading Member Of “Route 35 Crew” Admits 13 Robberies
TRENTON – One of the two principal members of the so-called “Route 35 Crew” pleaded guilty last Thursday to committing 11 armed bank robberies and two other robberies between November 2006 and August 2007, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced.…
Woodbridge Creates Emergency Evacuation Registry For Residents With Special Needs
WOODBRIDGE – Mayor John E. McCormac and the Woodbridge Township Office of Emergency Management announced last week that every Woodbridge Township household will be receiving a “Safe & Secure” Registry for Disasters form and urged all residents with a “special…
Senator Seeks Law Change To Block School Vote On Rosh Hashanah
TRENTON – Last week, Sen. Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) vowed to intervene legislatively to block an Edison special election on a $57.8 million bond issue because the Sept. 30 date for the vote falls on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.…
Roselle Man Charged In Elizabeth Double Shooting
ELIZABETH – A Roselle man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection with an Aug. 5 double shooting. Eric Lee, 23, surrendered to authorities on Aug. 13. He is accused of shooting Jeffrey Taylor, 33, of…
Ride Remembers 9/11 Heroes
Ride Remembers 9/11 Heroes—Mayor Richard Gerbounka welcomes America’s 9/11 Ride of over 900 motorcycles to Linden’s Aviation Plaza for a refreshment stop provided by Applebees, Linden FMBA Local 34, and the Linden Department of Public Property and Community Services. Pictured…
County To Receive $1.73 Million In Homeland Security Funds
MIDDLESEX COUNTY—Middlesex County will receive almost $1.73 million in 2008 Federal Homeland Security Grants to help the county safeguard its citizens against any threats or acts of terror. The amount is about $250,000 more than what was received last year.…
Getting Tips From The Pros
Getting Tips From The Pros—WNBA star Tamecka Dixon, of the Houston Comets, gives advice to Roselle basketball players at a free clinic she held at Abraham Clark High School on Aug. 2, along with Roselle Boys Varsity Basketball coach Mike…
Clark Offers Health Screenings For Residents
CLARK – The township’s Health Department will offer residents the opportunity to take part in several health screenings next month. In conjunction with Accumed Labs, the Health Department will offer Clark residents free SMA and lipid panel blood testing from…
Safety Is A Year-Round Concern
By Assemblyman John Wisniewksi As the month of August comes to an end, thoughts of summer fun are replaced with lengthy to do lists and errands as everyone tries to get ready for the new school year. In September everything…