More than birds are migrating through New Jersey’s fall landscapes

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation Fall migration in New Jersey means skies filled with warblers, thrushes, raptors, and other birds heading south. Many are neotropical migrants, traveling hundreds or...

New police transfers bring ‘valuable experience and knowledge’

The Old Bridge Police Department recently celebrated three promotions and welcomed five new police officers. Police Chief Thomas Montagna...

County welcomes fall with local farms, fresh produce, and seasonal activities

Fall has arrived in Middlesex County, bringing cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and a new season of opportunities to...

A river otter swims in the Bronx 

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation In June, a North American river otter was spotted in the Bronx River...

Middlesex College receives grant to targeting first-generation students

Middlesex College has been awarded a grant for the 2026 First-Generation College Celebration initiative, provided by the Council...

McDivitt principal will retire after the new year: ‘It’s been a joy’

At times, Laurie Anne Coletti fought back tears as she reflected on her 37 years as an educator. “It’s a bittersweet feeling,” she said.  The Board...

County offers multiple convenient ways to vote in the 2026 general election

With the 2026 General Election on Tuesday, November 3, Middlesex County reminds residents that there are several convenient ways to cast their ballots. Voters can...

It’s time to step up for the North Atlantic right whale

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation North Atlantic right whales, one of the largest animals on Earth, travel through waters off the New Jersey shore...

Hightstown man charged with aggravated sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual contact

An 18-year-old Hightstown man is facing charges of aggravated sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact and other offenses for allegedly sexually assaulting one woman...

Shellfish farmers warn overregulation could drive NJ aquaculture to ‘extinction’

BY DANA DIFILIPPO New Jersey Monitor Legislators advanced a package of bills on Sept. 17 intended to help New Jersey’s aquaculture industry, with shellfish farmers complaining...

Gun owners challenge NJ restrictions on nonfirearm weapons

BY DANA DIFILIPPO New Jersey Monitor Gun rights advocates have a new target in their crusade to strike down New Jersey’s longstanding prohibitions on weapons, suing...

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