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Middlesex County, municipalities join initiative to reduce flood risk
Middlesex County, municipalities join initiative to reduce flood risk
A coalition of local Middlesex County leaders and technical experts announced the launch of the Resilient NJ: Raritan River and Bay Communities initiative, which will identify and implement flood risk reduction strategies for the Raritan River and Raritan Bay region to improve long-term environmental and economic resiliency.
This joint effort led by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with Middlesex County and its municipalities of Carteret, Old Bridge, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, South Amboy, South River, and Woodbridge, is supported by Arcadis, according to information provided by the county.
Opinion: New Year 2021 ×
Ronald G. Rios, director of the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners PHOTO COURTESY OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Welcoming a new year is traditionally an exciting time as we look ahead to celebrating all life’s moments with family and friends and preparing our New Year resolutions. The New Year has always been a time of promise for a brighter future. And as we said goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021, that sentiment was as powerful as it has ever been.
The past year has been a year of hardship for all of us. Environmental, social justice and financial issues impacted our nation and the globe, but most prominently we all grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccine mega-site opens at convention center in Edison
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Middlesex County Sheriff’s Officer Christopher Vance receives the first COVID-19 vaccination to be administered at the Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-site in Edison on Jan. 15.PHOTO COURTESY OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
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Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios, left, and Commissioner Shanti Narra attend the opening of the Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site on Jan. 15.
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RWJBarnabas Health team members attend the opening of the Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site in Edison on Jan. 15. Pictured from left: Bill Arnold, interim president and CEO, RWJUH New Brunswick; Barry H. Ostrowsky, president and CEO, RWJBarnabas Health; Bonnie Geissler, vice president, Special Projects, RWJBH; Indu Lew, PharmD, senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer, RWJBH; David Holler, assistant vice president, Laboratory Access, RWJBH; and Tom Biga, pre
Middlesex County commissioners outline priorities for 2021
Middlesex County commissioners outline priorities for 2021 ×
Nancy Pinkin is sworn in as the newest clerk of Middlesex County during the Board of County Commissioners reorganization meeting on Jan. 7.PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners shared their vision for the county in 2021. That vision focuses on initiatives and programs that position the county for continued success, including: economic development – building an infrastructure for businesses; education – enabling students to thrive; and COVID-19 – expanded testing and vaccine distribution.
The event, which was held online Jan. 7 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, began with the swearing-in ceremonies of re-elected County Commissioners Leslie Koppel and Charles Tomaro, and newly elected County Clerk Nancy J. Pinkin, before the reorganization meeting began.