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Golderg is retiring at the end of May after a 30-year career as the library director. 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The company hosted press conference where officials, including Assemblyman Daniel Benson, D-14, announced a $1 million grant to help fund improving Brickyard Road. 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Photo Courtesy of Beth Dipierro 2019-11-06T14:19:17+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2019/09/27/monroe-mayoral-candidate-dipierro-focused-on-taxes-ways-to-fund-schools/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/charles-dipierro.jpgCharles DipierroCharles Dipierro, a Monroe councilman, is running for mayor in the 2019 general election. Photo Courtesy of Beth Dipierro2019-11-06T14:18:16+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2019/10/01/library-building-renamed-in-honor-of-ex-old-bridge-mayor-who-died-in-august-2018/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/libraryname.jpgLibraryNameOld Bridge Mayor Owen Henry, members of township council, library board and Haney family with a plaque honoring former mayor Arthur M. Haney naming the library in his honor during a ceremony on Sept. 22. 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Christopher Lang/Photohttps://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tidbury21.jpgTidbury21Shaun Hluchy operates Tidbury Creek Farms Nursery with his brothers. The company has multiple locations in the central and south Jersey and also property in Delaware. Hluchy was named the farmer of the year by the Middlesex County Board of Agriculture for 2018. Christopher Lang/Photo2018-09-25T16:05:41+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/09/21/there-are-plans-to-improve-intersection-where-fatal-accident-happened/2018-09-25T15:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/09/19/monroe-man-one-of-24-arrested-in-child-luring-operation/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/operation-open-house-chart-page-001.jpgOperation-Open-House-Chart-page-001A statewide, multi-agency operation resulted in the arrest of 24 men for charges of attempted luring or enticing a child with a purpose to commit a criminal offense against the child, Attorney General Gurbir S. 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Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, center, with acting Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet, left, and state Senate President Steve Sweeney at Cliffside Park School 3 on July 24. Murphy signed legislation that day, which is meant to ensure that school education aid is distributed fairly in New Jersey. Office of the Governor2018-09-25T14:50:40+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/08/01/monroe-boe-officially-appoints-h-s-principal-as-acting-superintendent/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/robertgoodall.pngRobertGoodall2018-09-25T14:47:29+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/31/controversial-location-of-classroom-trailers-likely-wont-change-monroe-admin/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/trailerprotesy.jpgTrailerProtestMonroe Township residents hold a rally on July 30 in front of temporary classroom trailers for middle school students that are reportedly 30 feet from Perrnieville Road. Residents say the trailers' close proximity to the road puts students and staff in danger. Photo Courtesy of Rochelle Fennell2018-09-25T14:45:33+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/30/1m-in-extra-state-aid-will-go-to-tax-relief-monroe-educational-officials/2018-09-25T14:42:58+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/24/monroe-will-use-85k-grant-to-help-fund-litter-removal-programs/2018-09-25T14:40:25+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/23/fbi-agent-accused-of-illegally-taking-photos-of-22-year-old-woman-in-dressing-room/2018-09-25T14:38:11+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/18/37-arrested-in-5-day-ice-operation-in-middlesex-county-agency-critical-of-county-policy/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/icefilephoto.jpgIceFilePhotoThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement file photo of officers. Photo Courtesy of ICE2018-09-25T14:36:42+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/17/driver-in-south-plainfield-fatal-motorcycle-accident-charged-with-vehicular-homicide/2018-09-25T14:32:26+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/17/monroe-big-winner-in-new-state-education-aid-figures-old-bridge-district-receives-600k-cut/2018-09-25T14:30:37+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/13/police-seek-help-to-id-vehicle-that-may-have-seen-fatal-south-plainfield-accident/2018-09-25T14:28:49+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/13/733k-of-fixes-to-spotswood-ellingham-avenues-to-start-this-summer/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/road-closed-2698182.jpgroad-closed-26981822018-09-25T14:27:18+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/13/cdc-says-do-not-eat-this-cereal-as-salmonella-outbreak-reaches-100/2018-09-25T14:23:48+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/12/geoffrey-the-giraffe-finds-new-home-at-childrens-hospital-in-new-brunswick/2018-09-25T14:20:58+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/11/new-jersey-to-start-phasing-out-controversial-parcc-standardized-test/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/parrc.jpgPARRCNew Jersey Governor Murphy announced on Tuesday that the state will begin to transition away from the controversial standardized test called PARCC, which stands for Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College Careers.2018-09-25T14:18:17+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/11/south-brunswick-police-release-video-of-suspects-robbing-atm/2018-09-25T14:16:07+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/11/mcdonalds-in-edison-robbed-at-gunpoint/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mcdonalds-2915439.jpgMcDonalds-29154392018-09-25T14:14:27+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/11/mosquito-spraying-campaign-to-begin-in-south-brunswick-on-july-12/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mosquito-1332382.jpgmosquito-13323822018-09-25T14:11:51+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/11/monroe-man-sentenced-to-30-years-for-killing-stepfather-with-an-axe/2018-09-25T14:09:33+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/10/monroe-installing-gps-devices-in-vehicles-to-improve-customer-service-and-efficiency/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/gpsdevice.jpgGPSdeviceNext month, Monroe Township officials plan to have 131 municipal vehicles equipped with GPS tracking devices to improve 'customer service' and 'efficiency.' The program will cost $36,000 annually. 2018-09-25T14:07:25+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/10/rare-orchid-found-in-sussex-countys-stokes-state-forest-says-nj-dep/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rareplant.jpgrareplantBiologists discovered a rare orchid last month at Stokes State Forest in Sussex County. The species is listed as endangered in New Jersey. This is only the third discovery of this plant in the state. NJ Department of Environmental Protection2018-09-25T14:03:45+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/10/registration-open-for-monroes-fishing-derby-at-thompson-park/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fishing-1814486.jpgfishing-1814486https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fisherman-1149682_1920.jpgfisherman-1149682_19202018-09-25T14:01:04+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/09/debate-surfaces-in-cranbury-over-volunteer-ems-unit/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ambulance.jpgambulanceCranbury Township residents raised concerns about the first aid squad last month. Though many supported the efforts from the unit, they wanted to see reforms to improve the service. 2018-09-25T13:57:52+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/09/monroe-likely-to-get-more-school-aid-but-amount-unknown-says-state-department-of-education/2018-09-25T13:54:38+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/06/mazda-recalling-270000-vehicles-due-to-possible-airbag-defect/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mazdacar.jpgMazdaCarMazda North America is recalling 270,000 vehicles for a defect with their airbags. Mazda North America2018-09-25T13:52:58+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/06/set-to-music-from-abba-mamma-mia-opens-july-11-in-edison/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mammamia1_2.jpgMammaMia1_2The cast of 'Mamma Mia!,' in 2016 at the Merriam Theater. Kevin Thomas Garcia/Kimmel Center2018-09-25T13:49:52+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/06/28-year-old-woman-killed-in-south-plainfield-motorcycle-accident/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/5a9972f29ab87-image.jpg5a9972f29ab87.image2018-09-25T13:19:14+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/05/cranbury-youth-can-create-lawn-signs-to-promote-traffic-safety-win-prizes-in-design-contest/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/slowdownsign_stock.jpgSlowDownSign_StockCranbury is having a lawn-sign contest during July. The goal is for kids to design a lawn sign that encourages traffic safety in the borough. Winners from each of the age groups will have their message displayed on the police messaging board. 2018-09-25T13:15:28+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/05/north-brunswick-police-charge-three-with-robbery-at-jersey-avenue-warehouse/2018-09-25T13:01:36+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/05/firefighter-bill-may-help-to-promote-safety-creates-national-cancer-registry/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/firefightercanceract.jpgFirefighterCancerActSen. Robert Menendez and Rep. Bill Pascrell address firefighters in Englewood on Teusday about federal legislation that would create a national cancer registry and encourage development of safer equipment for the first-responders. Photo Courtesy of Sen. Robert Menendez's office2018-09-25T12:59:49+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/04/short-term-rental-sites-like-airbnb-will-pay-njs-sales-hotel-taxes/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/airbnb.jpgairbnbAirbnb headquarters in San Francisco. This week, New Jersey lawmakers approved legislation that Governor Murphy signed to impose the state's sales and hotel tax on short-term rental sites. The measure is expected to increase state revenues and also level the playing field with the hotel and motel industry. AirBnb 2018-09-25T12:55:52+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/03/south-brunswicks-july-4th-celebration-moved-to-friday-expect-traffic-delays/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fireworks-102971_1920.jpgfireworks-102971_19202018-09-25T12:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/03/public-can-comment-on-possible-new-jamesburg-post-office-location/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/5b3b9b7a4a148-image.jpg5b3b9b7a4a148.imageThe U.S. Postal Service is considering moving the post office at 13 East Railroad Ave., in Jamesburg to a smaller location. Residents can submit written comments on the potential move until July 20. Photo Courtesy of U.S. Postal Service2018-09-25T12:50:01+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/03/monmouth-junction-firefighters-free-edison-woman-trapped-in-machine/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/5b3b6abb65e55-image.jpg5b3b6abb65e55.imageMonmouth Junction firefighters rescued an employee at a Sunny Delight Beverage Company Company warehouse on June 29 whose arm got trapped in a machine. The incident is now under investigation by the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Photo Courtesy of South Brunswick police 2018-09-25T12:47:05+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/02/shutdown-avoided-but-new-taxes-added-for-many-in-new-jersey/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/murphybudgetdeal.jpgMurphyBudgetDealNew Jersey Governor Murphy, center, with state Senate President Steve Sweeney, right of the governor, talks about reaching a budget deal with the Democratic-controlled Legislature leadership on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of NJ Governor's Facebook2018-09-25T12:43:45+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/07/02/humpback-whale-possibly-entangled-in-raritan-bay-officials-report/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/humpback-whale-1945416.jpghumpback-whale-1945416The Coast Guard and New Jersey State Police are enforcing a safety zone around a humpback whale that is believed to be entangled in the Raritan Bay. 2018-09-25T12:40:36+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/29/monroe-council-slated-to-hold-final-vote-on-3-5m-bond-measure-monday/2018-09-25T12:38:16+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/27/police-south-brunswick-mom-charged-in-death-of-2-year-old-son/2018-09-25T12:36:32+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/26/shoprite-brand-chicken-gravy-2-others-recalled-for-potential-contamination/2018-09-25T12:34:19+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/25/summer-reading-campaign-returns-with-libraries-rock-theme/2018-09-25T12:33:59+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/22/5-cent-fee-on-plastic-paper-shopping-bags-approved-by-nj-legislature/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/shopping-2613984_1920.jpgshopping-2613984_19202018-09-25T12:33:38+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/20/rabid-bat-confirmed-in-south-brunswick-7th-case-in-county-in-2018/2018-09-25T12:33:23+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/20/middlesex-county-celebrates-lgbt-pride-with-flag-raising-ceremony/2018-09-25T12:33:08+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/19/nj-legislators-hold-hearings-on-bus-safety-a-month-after-deadly-crash/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/school-bus-1770047.jpgschool-bus-1770047State lawmakers in Trenton on Monday held a hearing about school bus safety. The hearing came one month after a Paramus teacher and a fifth-grader were killed in a horrific accident on Interstate 80 in Morris County while they were on a field trip. 2018-09-25T12:32:50+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/19/naacp-mt-zion-to-show-josiah-henson-doc-inspiration-of-uncle-toms-cabin/2018-09-25T12:32:33+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/18/corrections-officer-rescues-monroe-women-from-burning-vehicle-in-south-brunswick/2018-06-19T11:44:16+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/18/police-chief-pens-letter-addressing-traffic-safety-in-cranbury/2018-06-18T19:50:24+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/15/cranbury-official-looks-to-better-illuminate-downtown-to-improve-safety/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/streetlight-2587812.jpgstreetlight-25878122018-06-18T15:21:56+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/15/referendum-may-be-heading-back-into-the-spotlight-in-monroe/2018-06-18T15:17:47+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/14/monroe-boe-names-high-school-principal-acting-superintendent/2018-06-18T15:15:08+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/13/south-brunswick-police-man-who-allegedly-dragged-officer-surrenders/2018-06-18T15:13:04+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/13/south-brunswick-searching-for-2-in-connection-with-alleged-assault-on-officer/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/061318_fratellosuspect.jpeg061318_FratelloSuspectAlan Fratello Jr., 46, of Monmouth Junction. (Photo Courtesy of South Brunswick Police Department)2018-06-13T20:18:23+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/about/2018-06-13T12:22:55+00:00weekly0.6https://topherlang.com/2018/04/02/camden-officials-see-resurgence-underway/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/camdenrebound.jpgCamdenREboundFrom left, Louis Cappelli Jr., director of the Camden County Board of Freeholders; Camden Mayor Francisco “Frank” Moran; and Kris Kolluri, president and CEO of Cooper's Ferry Partnership, discuss the various projects that are in motion within the City of Camden. - (AARON HOUSTON/NJBIZ) 2018-06-12T20:57:29+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/23/staying-aloft-incubators-rise-to-keep-state-atop-of-biotech-rd/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/debbiehart-e1528836784415.jpgDebbieHartDebbie Hart, president and CEO, BioNJ. - (AARON HOUSTON/NJBIZ(C))2018-06-12T20:56:35+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/12/7-in-middlesex-county-arrested-during-statewide-ice-operation/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/icefilephoto.jpgIceFilePhoto2018-06-12T19:52:29+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2017/01/21/north-jersey-residents-tune-in-for-inaugural-ceremony/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/012017_trumpinauguration3.jpg012017_TrumpInauguration32018-06-12T19:48:10+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/03/armed-guard-policy-faces-some-backlash-but-gets-initial-ok-by-monroe-boe/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/boeapril25security.pngBOEApril25SecurityMonroe Township trustees Frank Russo, left, and Michele Arminio, center, outline concerns they have with a proposed security policy that would allow armed security guards in district schools at the April 25 Board of Education meeting. The pair said the policy committee supports the concept, but had issues with a lack of information received to justify the need. (Screen shot)2018-06-12T15:31:34+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/04/missing-middlesex-county-mom-5-year-old-daughter-found-in-virginia/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sawatha-ford.jpgSawatha FordSawatha Ford2018-06-12T15:30:51+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/04/gov-murphy-signs-sick-pay-law-for-nj-workers/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sickpaysigning.jpgSickPaySigningNew Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on May 2 signs legislation setting minimum requirements for employers to provide sick pay to their employees. (Photo Courtesy of NJ Governor's Office) 2018-06-12T15:30:28+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/05/whats-going-on-contract-issue-remains-unknown-as-clock-ticks/2018-06-12T15:29:58+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/08/east-brunswick-rabies-case-is-fifth-confirmed-in-middlesex-county-in-2018/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/raccoon-1885137_1920.jpgraccoon-1885137_19202018-06-12T15:29:34+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/08/middlesex-county-prosecutor-leader-of-drug-trafficking-network-pleads-guilty/2018-06-12T15:29:11+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/08/tentative-agreement-reached-for-teachers-in-monroe/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/boecontract.pngBOEContractMonroe Township Board of Education President Kathy Kolupanowich announces at the April 25 meeting that the district reached a tentative agreement with the Monroe Township Education Association for a new three-year deal. 2018-06-12T15:28:43+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/09/5-middlesex-county-high-schools-ranked-in-2018-u-s-news-report/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/seminar-2654142_1920.jpgseminar-2654142_19202018-06-12T15:28:19+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/09/new-union-contract-armed-guard-policy-highlight-tonights-monroe-boe-meeting/2018-06-12T15:27:31+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/11/monroe-council-unanimously-adopts-58-8m-budget-for-2018/2018-06-12T15:26:29+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/14/teachers-union-gets-new-3-year-deal-in-monroe/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/element5-digital-352043-unsplash.jpgelement5-digital-352043-unsplash2018-06-12T15:26:05+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/15/after-much-debate-armed-security-policy-okd-for-monroe-schools/2018-06-12T15:25:41+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/16/greater-restrictions-imposed-on-mulch-processing-in-monroe/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/compost-grinder-3389079_1920.jpgcompost-grinder-3389079_19202018-06-12T15:25:11+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/17/east-asian-exotic-tick-found-in-middlesex-county-nj-department-says/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/tickfullandadult.jpgtickfullandadultThe East Asian Longhorned tick species has been found in Middlesex County. The species was discovered during a statewide 'Tick Blitz' on May 10 in a patch of high grass along College Farm Road at the Rutgers New Brunswick Cook Campus. (Photo Courtesy of New Jersey Department of Agriculture)2018-06-12T15:23:15+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/21/police-lt-sues-over-promotion-process-alleges-harassment-and-discrimination/2018-06-12T15:22:52+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/21/monroe-district-honors-top-staffers-of-the-year/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/brookside-toy-victoria-decarlo-and-carly-collins-ess.jpgBrookside TOY Victoria DeCarlo and Carly Collins ESS2018-06-12T15:22:28+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/24/monroe-man-again-pleads-guilty-to-possessing-child-pornography/2018-06-12T15:22:03+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/29/nj-governor-plans-to-fight-any-attempt-to-block-tax-workaround-law/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/021218_murphytax_submit.jpg021218_MurphyTax_Submit2018-06-12T15:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/30/nj-state-federal-reps-propose-new-school-bus-safety-rules-in-wake-of-paramus-accident/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/gottheimerschoolbussafety.jpgGottheimerSchoolBusSafetyU.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer. NJ-5, speaks at a press conference on May 29 in Fair Lawn announcing proposed bipartisan legislation to improve safety on a school bus. 'As a parent and as a Congressman, I’m announcing the SECURES Act to help ensure that every child in America is as safe as possible when they’re on the road,' he said. (Photo Courtesy of NJ District 5)2018-06-12T15:20:25+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/31/sears-holdings-to-close-72-stores-4-in-nj-as-sales-decline/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/vernonhills1_hi.jpgVernonHills1_hiStruggling retail giant Sears Holdings announced on May 31 that it would close 72 stores including four in New Jersey. None of the stores are in Middlesex County. The company reported it lost $424 million in the first quarter. (Photo Courtesy of Sears Holdings)2018-06-12T15:19:57+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/01/murphy-signs-bill-requiring-health-coverage-in-nj-or-face-penalty/2018-06-12T12:16:39+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/01/middlesex-county-college-president-set-to-retire-on-june-30/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/joann-laperla-morales.jpgjoann-laperla-moralesMiddlesex County College President Joann La Perla-Morales announced she will retire effective June 30, ending a 13-year tenure at the college and a 50-year career in education. (Photo Courtesy of Middlesex County College)2018-06-12T12:16:18+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/01/monroe-superintendent-calls-sweeneys-school-funding-proposal-excellent/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sweeneyschoolfunding.jpgSweeneySchoolFundingNew Jersey state Senate President Steven Sweeney proposed legislation on May 31 that would change who state education aid is distributed to public school districts. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Sweeney Twitter)2018-06-12T12:15:56+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/04/state-delays-might-raise-project-costs-for-libraries-in-cranbury-other-towns/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/architecture-2559509.jpgarchitecture-25595092018-06-12T12:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/05/researchers-find-harmful-lone-star-ticks-are-in-middlesex-county/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/aggressiveticks_rutgersu.jpgAggressiveTicks_RutgersUIn this image are the various species of ticks discovered by the Rutgers-lead Tick Blitz on May 10. The Haemaphysalis longicornis is known as the Longhorned, the Amblyomma americanum is the Lone star and the Dermacentor variabilis is the American dog tick. (Image Courtesy of Rutgers University)2018-06-12T12:15:10+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/05/ex-middlesex-county-college-coach-sentenced-to-52-years-for-sexual-assault/2018-06-12T12:14:49+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/06/middlesex-county-residents-to-participate-in-nationwide-health-survey/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/doctorvisit.jpgDoctorVisitMiddlesex County is one of 15 counties in the nation selected to participate in a national study about health. 2018-06-12T12:14:18+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/07/fiddler-on-the-roof-kicks-off-summer-season-of-plays-in-the-park/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/fiddler_535.jpgFiddler_535Jeremiah Kissel and Dashiell Evett in the 2016 production of 'Fiddler on the Roof,' at the New Rep Theatre in Watertown, Mass. Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park summer theater series will includes the famed production in its lineup beginning on June 20. (Photo Courtesy of Andrew Brilliant)https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/fiddler_087.jpgFiddler_0872018-06-12T12:13:53+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/11/high-school-teacher-from-plainsboro-charged-with-sexual-conduct-with-student/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/kenneth-shindle.jpgKenneth ShindlePlainsboro resident Kenneth Shindle. (Photo Courtesy of Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office)2018-06-12T12:08:23+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/06/08/2-sitting-middlesex-county-officials-hit-with-complaints-from-election-center/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/njeleccomplaints.pngNJElecComplaints2018-06-12T12:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/05/01/reports-1-fatality-in-5-car-crash-in-south-brunswick-on-april-30/2018-06-11T21:18:22+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/27/district-budget-okd-in-monroe-avg-tax-hike-is-52-44-based-on-assessed-value/2018-06-11T20:49:29+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/25/budget-armed-security-guards-on-tonights-monroe-boe-agenda/2018-06-11T20:43:38+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/25/ferrante-tapped-to-fill-vacant-cranbury-committee-seat/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ferranteoath.jpgFerranteOathMichael Ferrante, with his wife, Deanna, takes the oath of office administered by Cranbury Township Clerk Kathleen Cunningham during the April 23 committee meeting. Ferrante, who is a Democratic committee candidate in the November election, replaces David Cook who resigned earlier this month. (Photo Courtesy of Emilia Ferrante)2018-06-11T20:39:34+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/25/monroe-womans-murder-conviction-for-poisoning-husband-upheld-by-courts/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/courtroom-898931_1920.jpgcourtroom-898931_19202018-06-11T20:35:06+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/24/in-trenton-monroe-superintendent-rallies-for-fair-funding-of-education/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/042418_fundingeducationrally_kozak.jpg042418_FundingEducationRally_KozakMonroe Township School District Superintendent Michael Kozak speaks about school funding on April 23 in Trenton. (Screen shot Blue New Jersey) 2018-06-11T20:31:44+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/23/new-committee-member-appointment-on-cranburys-agenda-tonight/2018-06-11T20:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/21/58-average-assessed-tax-hike-proposed-in-monroe-twp-budget/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/taxbill.jpgTaxBill2018-06-11T20:21:08+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/20/jamesburg-preschool-program-gets-visit-from-murphy/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/murphytoursprek.jpgMurphyToursPreKGovernor Murphy gestures during the April 9 tour of John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Jamesburg, with local legislators and acting state Department of Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet. (Photo Courtesy of Linda Greenstein Facebook)2018-06-11T20:17:39+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/17/murphy-signs-mvc-automatic-voter-registration-bill/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/murphymvcreg.jpgMurphyMVCRegGovernor Murphy signs the Automatic Voter Registration law on April 17, a day after he pledged on twitter he would. The law requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to register eligible voters when they a permit, license or ID card, unless they decline. It allows other state agencies the option to create an automatic registration process when residents come in for official business. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor)2018-06-11T20:11:00+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/17/monroe-launches-survey-about-failed-referendum/2018-06-11T20:05:22+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/09/monroe-scheduled-to-introduce-township-budget-tonight/2018-06-11T20:01:10+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/08/cranburys-budget-funds-traffic-bureaus-return/2018-06-11T20:00:27+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/07/e-coli-investigation-continues-into-the-weekend/2018-06-11T19:59:51+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/05/ferrante-front-runner-to-fill-vacant-cranbury-seat/2018-06-11T19:59:26+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/03/mother-nature-couldnt-stop-falcons-from-natl-title/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cheerteam1.jpgCheerteam1The Monroe High School cheer team at Walt Disney World for the 2018 AmeriCheer InterNational Cheerleading Championship. The 27-member squad won first place in the Large Varsity All Music Advanced Competition. (Photo Courtesy of Erica Brown)2018-06-11T19:59:03+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/03/monroe-ranked-29th-safest-town-in-u-s/2018-06-11T19:58:30+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/11/murphy-tweets-he-will-sign-njs-equal-pay-bill/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/govmurphy-2400x3000.jpgGovernor MurphyNew Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. (NJ Governor's Office)2018-06-11T19:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/12/attorney-general-wants-to-improve-relations-between-police-communities/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/aggrewal.jpgAGGrewalIn this dated photo, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal speaks with students from his alma mater West Essex High School's newspaper on Feb. 6. The attorney general announced on April 6 a new initiative to foster better relations between law enforcement and the public. (Photo Courtesy of Tim Larsen/Office of Attorney General)2018-06-11T19:56:47+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/10/monroe-cranbury-part-of-several-sites-volunteers-will-clean-up-streams/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/streamcleanlawrencetwp1.jpgStreamCleanLawrenceTwp1In this April 2017 photograph, volunteers work at a site in Lawrence Township for the 11th annual Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association stream clean up. 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(Photo/Monroe Township)2018-05-31T22:34:00+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/23/apt-app-mobile-phone-program-helps-docs-track-patient-info/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/pecora.jpgPecoraDr. Andrew Pecora, chief innovation officer and vice president of cancer services at John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. (AARON HOUSTON/NJBIZ(C)) 2018-05-23T22:11:23+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/23/princeton-company-aims-to-help-develop-cancer-drugs-with-computer-simulation/2018-05-23T22:05:59+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/04/02/sullivan-eda-programs-regional-cooperation-will-produce-njs-best-days/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/njdea.jpgNJDEAGov. 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(Photo: Photo Courtesy of Airbnb)2018-03-16T14:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/03/16/high-school-comes-together-to-march-for-peace/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/031418_peacemarch21.jpg031418_PeaceMarch21Peace march organizers Kiera Sears; Hanna Touri, senior class president; Sahil Parikh and Pranav Mallampalli after the March 14 peace event. The students discussed why they felt the event was important. 'I was so amazed and appreciative of the fact that we did this, especially at the school,' said Touri. (Christopher Lang/Photo)https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/031418_peacemarch13.jpg031418_PeaceMarch13Two students display the signs they created for the march. (Christopher Lang/Photo)https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/031418_peacemarch1-e1521200988709.jpg031418_PeaceMarch1Monroe High School students march on March 14 to show their solidarity with Parkland, Fla. (Christopher Lang/Photo)https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/031418_peacemarch14-e1521201270807.jpg031418_PeaceMarch14Monroe Township High School students display signs during a peace march on March 14. (Christopher Lang/Photo)2018-03-16T11:55:01+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/03/16/no-place-for-recreational-marijuana-sales-in-cranbury/2018-03-16T11:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/03/14/68-8m-middle-school-vote-fails-according-to-unofficial-results/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/vote-1319435_1920.pngvote-1319435_19202018-03-14T22:17:25+00:00monthlyhttps://topherlang.com/2018/03/13/37-acres-of-farmland-targeted-for-protection-in-monroe-township/https://topherlang.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/federalroad.jpgFederalRoadMonroe Township and Middlesex County are seeking nearly $600,000 from the state Agricultural Development Committee to purchase the rights to keep a 37-acre farmland from being sold any use except for farmland. 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