Every April, the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners recognizes Workers Memorial Day, as a day of remembrance for fallen workers highlighting workers’ vital contributions to the American economy and society, and the importance of establishing and maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. In April, the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners gathered with local dignitaries, representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and leaders from organized labor to observe Workers Memorial Day. In his remarks, County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios noted that “the loss of even one worker is too many and is felt deeply by all of us.” Middlesex County observes Workers Memorial Day 2022
Edison Township joins County-wide emergency radio system
radio network. This robust upgrade provides seamless interoperability with all County agencies and municipal police, fire, and emergency medical services, while almost completely eliminating
In keeping with Middlesex County’s ongoing strategy to offer regional solutions, the County has welcomed Edison Township to its emergency radio system. Edison’s participation in this County- wide service will save the township millions of dollars per year and ensure greater efficiencies in communicating emergencies. This arrangement provides access to a state-of-the- art radio system that will enable Edison to maintain communications with County agencies and other municipalities in Middlesex County that are also on this network. Edison’s participation in the County’s regional radio system was approved by the Edison Council in September 2021 and by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners in November. The Edison Police and Fire Departments will be using the regional radio system. In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Middlesex County invested $9 million in Capital Improvement Funds to upgrade its emergency radio system to a 700/800 MHz P25, Phase II, microwave redundant
In 2021, two workers lost their lives on the job in Middlesex County, underscoring the continued need for the crucial oversight of OSHA, the advocacy of labor unions, and the constant vigilance of all. Workers Memorial Day was established nationally in 1989 and is observed annually on April 28 in honor of the date the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 went into effect.
radio outages by utilizing advanced technology. The County’s regional radio system saves each participating municipality millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements and ensures all systems meet new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandates. Municipalities already using the County’s shared radio system include Highland Park, Jamesburg, Middlesex, Milltown, Monroe, North Brunswick, South Amboy, South Plainfield, South Brunswick, and Sayreville. Additionally, the boroughs of Dunellen and Metuchen have signed on to join the County’s radio network.
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Middlesex County Magnet Schools ranked among best in nation
New Jersey is known for its excellent public schools and Middlesex County schools are no exception. In fact, two Middlesex County Magnet Schools recently ranked in the top 100 among nearly all public high schools in the nation in a study conducted by U.S. News & World Report. Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies, located in Edison Township, ranked 23rd nationally and first in New Jersey. Middlesex County Academy for Allied Health in Woodbridge ranked 69th nationally and sixth in New Jersey. U.S. News & World Report based the rankings on graduation rates, college readiness, reading and
math proficiency and performance, performance by underserved students, and curriculum breadth. They include nearly 18,000 schools –
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Showing solidarity for Ukraine “The world has seen the incredible courage of the Ukrainian people in the face of horrific, unrelenting attacks by Russia. America stands in solidarity with Ukraine in this fight for democracy, and with Ukrainian Americans – almost 74,000 of whom call New Jersey home… many right here in Middlesex County,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios at the flag raising event held Saturday, March 12.
almost every public high school in the country. Previously known as Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, Middlesex County Magnet Schools was the first county vocational school system in the United States and was recently renamed as part of an overall rebranding to align and raise awareness of the district’s exceptional and specialized education.
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