Rob Bengivenga, a five-term councilman from South Plainfield, defeated Perth Amboy Republican Chair Sharon Hubberman by a vote of 191-79 to become the next MCRO Chairman.
June 2021
Middlesex County Joins Resilient NJ Initiative To Reduce Flood Risk
A partnership of Middlesex County leaders and technical experts have recently announced the launch of Resilient NJ: Raritan River and Bay Communities initiative.
NJ Transit to Use Condemnation Case to Acquire Storage Facility Locations
New Jersey Transit began pursuing a condemnation case attempting to acquire some of the land located at 120 Jersey Avenue as part of a $184,493,910 federal project to build a facility that will store and protect train cars.
Middlesex County’s Only Accredited Senior Center to Begin Re-opening in July
The pandemic forced the staff at the Silver Linings Senior Center to focus on virtual programming, but it was recently announced that it will be open for limited indoor programs and classes beginning July 6.
New Brunswick BOE: “No Comment” on Bomb Threat That Led to School Evacuation
School district officials refused to say if they ever notified parents about the June 9 evacuation and relocation of hundreds of McKinley School students, apparently due to a bomb threat.
Two South River Police Officers Allege Sexual Abuse Against Supervisor
Two male South River Police Department officers allege that their supervisor sexually harassed and assaulted them while on the job.
New Café on Robinson Street Greets Patrons with Live Music, Pastries and More
New venues opening in the Hub City offer live performances to attract passersby through their doors.