Middlesex County

Middlesex County to Conduct Annual Survey of Homeless

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Middlesex County will conduct its Point-in-Time Count 2016 (PITC) survey throughout the County’s 25 municipalities on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. This annual survey assists in developing a snapshot of the number of, and reasons for, homeless persons living unsheltered outside, in emergency shelters, transitional housing or otherwise only precariously housed within the County. “My fellow Freeholders and I are constantly looking to improve conditions for everyone in Middlesex County,” said Freeholder Blanquita B. Valenti, Chairperson for the Community Services Committee. “Every homeless man, woman and child in Middlesex County deserves to have access to our services and a chance for a safer, better quality of life.”

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires localities across the United States to conduct the Point-in-Time survey as a prerequisite to applying for supportive housing funds for the homeless. Continue Reading →

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Middlesex County presents Greek Cultural Program on January 29

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An authentic celebration of Greek culture featuring the Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, January 29 at the Crossroads Theatre, located at 7 Livingston Ave. in New Brunswick. The program is sponsored by the Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage. It takes audiences on an exciting journey through the diverse regions of Greece. Use of the Crossroads Theatre facility was made possible through the generosity of Johnson & Johnson and the New Brunswick Cultural Center Inc.

The Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey, founded in 1972, are a group of young adults who are
first-, second- or third-generation Greek Americans dedicated to keeping their heritage alive through performances of Greek regional folk dances. Continue Reading →

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Diocese of Metuchen to launch refugee resettlement program

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen announced on January 6 that it will establish a local Catholic refugee resettlement program, through a partnership with the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops’ (USCCB) Office of Migration and Refugee Services. Local churches in the diocese include St. John the Evangelist Church in Dunellen, as well as Our Lady of Fatima Church in Piscataway and Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church in Middlesex. Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski has appointed diocesan Chancellor Lori Albanese to oversee the newly launched refugee resettlement program, which will be run by a coalition of parishes. “The Catholic Church is the largest resettlement organization in the U.S. and our diocese is pleased to be part of a sanctioned program geared to bolster our nation’s ongoing effort of caring for and welcoming refugees in need of assistance,” said Bishop Bootkoski. Continue Reading →

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Dunellen Police Report | December 2015

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On 12/31/15 @ 5:19pm – A Piscataway resident was arrested and charged with contempt of court following a motor vehicle stop on North Avenue. The vehicle was stopped for expired registration and the driver was found to have a suspended license and an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was brought to headquarters where he was processed and later posted bail. On 12/31/15 @ 2:21am – A Piscataway resident was arrested and charged with DWI, refusing to submit breath samples, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest and obstruction following a motor vehicle stop on Madison Avenue. The vehicle was stopped for swerving into the opposite lane of travel on Bound Brook Road. Continue Reading →

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Roxy & Duke’s to Host Christmas Dinner for Local Needy

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Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse will be hosting Christmas dinner on December 25 from 4pm-8pm. The meal is free to those who have no other place to go or are financially challenged. The roadhouse has previously held free holiday dinners for local families on an invitation-only basis but this year, owners Jim Parks and Noreen Dunn decided to open its doors to all in need. “We have no idea what to expect,” Parks said. He admitted not knowing the expected attendance was “a bit nerve racking” but that the Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse staff are looking forward to the good company. Continue Reading →

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Lt. Smith graduates from FBI National Academy Program

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Lt. Daniel Smith of the Dunellen Police Department was one of 230 law enforcement officers who graduated on December 11th, 2015 from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. The free federal program offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions. “I learned about the program from retired Lieutenant Frank Bottiglieri and Chief Matthew Geist of Middlesex Borough Police Department. Continue Reading →

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Perfect Gifts for Everyone on Your List

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Still looking to finish your holiday shopping? Here are some gift ideas from HarvestFest vendors. For the sports lover, a football-themed head pillow to take on long trips, a logo cutting board… Or martial arts lessons. For the one who loves fashion, how about a new purse or necklace? Continue Reading →

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Dunellen Library Collecting Cards for Little Girl

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The Dunellen Public Library will be holding a holiday card decorating event on Thursday, December 17 at 3:30pm. The completed cards will be sent to Sa’Phyre Terry, an eight year-old New York resident who survived a 2013 house fire. The deliberately-set fire killed her father and three of her siblings. She suffered burns on 75 percent of her body, causing her to lose her left foot and right hand. Terry had seen a tree-shaped Christmas card holder her aunt and legal guardian Liz Terry-Dolder had purchased and was hoping to fill it. Continue Reading →