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Woodbridge eyes possible eminent domain acquisition of golf course to prevent development
Township officials, worried that the financially-struggling 104-acre Colonia Country Club and golf course may fall into the hands of a developer, may consider the use of eminent domain to acquire the property.
Woodbridge eyes financially troubled Colonia Country Club
Woodbridge's favorite son, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora visited his alma mater, Woodbridge High School, for the opening of a new athletic training center.
Tree Lighting and Train Show Opening at The Barron Arts Center Dec. 4th
The Barron Arts Center is hosting their annual holiday exhibition of model trains.
Rep. Lance to host college financial aid forum on Monday
High school parents have the chance to ask college officials about financial aid during a forum hosted by Rep.
Old soldiers, younger veterans in Central Jersey find common ground
When Richard Gabienelli listened to war stories, they were stories from World War I veterans.
Thief steals space heaters from unfinished home in Woodbridge
Two space heaters were stolen last weekend from inside an unfinished home in the township's Colonia section, police said.
Colossal Cabbage Contest reaps huge yield for third-grader
Big things certainly do come in small packages, but can they also come from small packages? They do if you are third-grader Claire Ushay of Hillside Avenue School in Cranford.
Sewer utility commissioner calls for delay of budget adoption in Middlesex County
In wake of a demand by a coalition of mayors demanding greater financial oversight of the Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority , board commissioner Frank Mazzarella has requested that adoption of the agency's 2010 budget be put on hold until detailed information on operating expenses can be obtained and a Municipal Budget Task Force can be put in ...
Carteret warehouse evacuated after two workers overcome by ammonia
The Middlesex County Hazardous Materials team and local emergency responders were summoned to a warehouse on Middlesex Avenue earlier this morning after a pallet of ammonia-laced products fell off a rack as it was being moved, officials said.
Angel PAWS, a non-profit, all volunteer animal welfare organization, based in Colonia, is having a Fundraiser on December 3, 2009 at Cheeseburger in Paradise, 625 US-1 South, Iselin.
Colonia High club hosting coat drive
COLONIA HIGH SCHOOL'S Interact Club is hosting a coat and clothes drive through Wednesday, Nov.
The whole point to running - or any aerobic exercise - is to lower your resting heart rate so that, presumably, it can go on beating for many more years.
Woodbridge to Kick-Off 'Operation Cookie Drop' on Tuesday
Mayor John E. McCormac, Woodbridge Municipal Councilman Charles Kenny, T. Nulty Post 471 of the American Legion, the Blue Star Family Readiness Council, Colonia American Legion Post #248, Colonia VFW Post 6061, The Colonia Corner newspaper, and Township Veteran and Civic Organizations will kick-off "Operation Cookie Drop" on Tues., Oct.
Woodbridge - Cast-a-Can When You Cast Your Vote on Election Day
Woodbridge Township Mayor John E. McCormac and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John A. Crowe, along with senior class students from Colonia, Woodbridge, and John F. Kennedy High Schools, today announced that the "Cast-a-Can When You Cast Your Vote" food drive is in place for the General Election on Tues., Nov.
Council races Nov. 3 in five Woodbridge wards
Voters in each of the township's five wards will have the chance on Tuesday, Nov.
Union Catholic High School students earn AP Scholars Awards
Twenty-three students at Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains have earned AP Scholars Awards in recognition of their on AP Exams during the 2008-2009 school year.
A Colonia man reported his vehicle stolen Wednesday after parking it outside a business on St.
Students hope to raise thousands for Woodbridge school's technology fund
With state aid to parochial schools drying up, students at St. John Vianney School in Colonia knew they had to pound the pavement this year, asking their grown-up relatives and friends to contribute to their school's technology fund.
Cancer walk in Perth Amboy raises $30,000
A few days after the city's first 5K Pink Ribbon Run and Moonlight Walk was held, City Clerk Elaine Jasko received a special hand-written note.

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