Woodbridge|News|
Linden Man Admits Groping Woman Seated Next To Him On Cross-Country Flight
The two did not know each other. He groped her, untied her pants and tried to have her touch him, said prosecutors.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy Names New Middlesex County Prosecutor, Linda Estremera
First Assistant Prosecutor Linda Estremera, who works in the prosecutor's office, was chosen by Murphy to become the next county prosecutor:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Next Tuesday's Middletown School Board Meeting Will Begin At 5:30 P.M.
The meeting on Tuesday, December 16 will now start at 5:30 p.m., and open to the public at 7:30 p.m.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
NJ Supreme Court Reaches Decision On Woodbridge Teacher Who Drank On The Job
In 2019, Nicholas Cilento, a special-education teacher at Colonia High School, was fired after he was found drinking alcohol in school.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
CAIR-NJ 'Strongly Supports' Lawsuit Against Sayreville For Rejecting Mosque
"Hundreds of Muslims live in and around Sayreville, yet the nearest mosque is miles away."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Global Soccer Stars May Appear In Secaucus June 21, As Town Chosen To Be A World Cup Host Village
On June 21, the town of Secaucus will honor the soccer teams playing the next day at MetLife and have a festival in Plaza Center:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
Most Expensive Condo Ever Sold In NJ Sold At LIDO Asbury Park, Which Had Groundbreaking Monday
LIDO is going up now at 1201 Ocean Avenue. The smallest condo is 907 square feet and pricing starts at $1.03 million.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone Will Retire At Year's End
Her five-year term ends this year. Incoming New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will choose the next Middlesex County Prosecutor.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Groundbreaking For Carteret Ferry Terminal Will Be Friday
Aiming for an early 2028 opening, but ferry service may start running before that if Carteret can sign a deal with a ferry provider:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Blotter, Dec. 1 - Dec. 7
Released by Secaucus Police, all of last week's arrests:
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Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Long Branch Residents Had Impact Delaying Decision To Relocate Monmouth Medical Center, Mayor Says
"Hearing from so many residents clearly made an impact on the Board’s decision to postpone issuing a final recommendation," said Pallone.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
Firefighters Save Dog Trapped In Closet Of Burning Belmar Home
A German Shepherd trapped inside the closet of a burning home was rescued the Belmar Fire Department.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Man Accused Of Underage Sex Assault Was Once Matawan-Aberdeen Teacher, Assistant Track Coach
An Aberdeen man accused of sexually assaulting two underage girls used to work in the Aberdeen school district, where he was a track coach:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
See Video Of Active Shooter Drill Happening Now At Secaucus Library
The drill is happening now; see video from the Secaucus library:
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Asbury Park, NJ|News|
Asbury Park Man Charged With Intimidating Witness
An Asbury Park man was indicted this week on charges he threatened a witness who testified in a 2024 murder trial.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Aberdeen Man Charged With Sex Assault Of 2 Minors In North Carolina
There have also been accusations made in Aberdeen, which Aberdeen Police are currently investigating, said police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
School Board Member, Middletown Mayor Argue Over Why Property Taxes Increased This Year
A disagreement broke out Monday night over who caused this year's tax increase in Middletown:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Eatontown Social Security Office Will Be Closed Dec. 8 - 15
The Eatontown Social Security office at 7 Meridian Road will be temporarily closed until Dec. 15 due to issues with the facility.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Tinton Falls Man Fired Gun At People From Car In Asbury Park, Prosecutor Says
The Tinton Falls man was indicted on first-degree attempted murder charges for the Sept. 18 shooting.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
State Health Board Not Ready To Vote On Relocating Monmouth Medical Center To Tinton Falls
The board heard passionate testimony, as many argued to keep MMC in Long Branch. But others said its current location is outdated:
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