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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
4
Thousands of graduates faced with a chance at Rutgers University State Scholarships valued at about twenty five hundred dollars yearly for four years of study. Only sixty scholarships are awarded annually by the New Jersey State University. To qualify a senior must pass four exams in English and three other chosen subjects.
Sealed proposals for concrete pavement with blue stone carbon on High Street from Barron to Lind Avenue Woodbridge Township Middlesex County New Jersey will be received until 8 30 p m and read publicly in the Memorial Hall Building Woodbridge Plans and specifications may be obtained on payment of ten dollars and refunds upon return before bid opening Bid must be on standard forms enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing bidder name and address and the bid for the work on the project as specified by the engineer
Editorial urges motorists to practice safe driving instead of preaching to reduce deaths and injuries. It warns against thrill seeking at crossings and on the highway, noting experts like Jimmy Murphy stress thinking heads. The piece highlights that real change comes from example, not mere warnings.
The notice outlines bid security of 2 sum of 10 percent of the amount bid with a minimum $500, a certified check payable to the Township Treasurer, and a Surety Company bond certificate. It reserves right to reject oral bids. Also announces a Township Committee meeting at Memorial Municipal Building Woodbridge on June 1st 1926 at 8 30 pm for final passage of an ordinance with objections due in writing to the Township Clerk.
Public bidding details for Anna Avenue Sewer System in Woodbridge Township New Jersey, including bid formats sealed envelopes payment terms 10 percent bond requirement and bond surety, dates May June 1936, and ordinance authority. It states estimated cost 127000, temporary notes authorized, and references to plans by George R Merrill.
Final report and map by Improvement Assessment Commissioners to be reviewed by Township Committee on Monday June 14 1926 at Memorial Municipal Building. Objections may be presented. projects include water mains on A Street and Prospect Avenue, several sewer and paving works, curbs and gutters. Sealed bids for concrete work and curb finished by 8 30 PM saving time will be opened at the same building.
An ordinance of Woodbridge Township Middlesex County authorizes the High Street improvement from Linden Avenue to Barron Avenue. It prescribes reinforced concrete paving, blue stone curbing, and grading per plans by Township Engineer George R. Merrill. The project cost is 24009 dollars with one fourth local share and rest assessed on benefitted properties. Temporary notes may be issued to cover costs.
A town meeting record shows appropriation of 1000 dollars for confections, authorization of temporary notes or bonds with interest up to six percent, and a debt statement for Woodbridge Township Middlesex County. It notes the average real property valuation of 12,435,219 dollars and net debt of 778,488 dollars, with adoption and advertising dates in May 1926.
An ordinance from Woodbridge Township compels owners of land on High Street between Linden Avenue and Barron Avenue to install mandatory sewer and water connections by July 1. If owners fail, the township will complete the connections and assess the costs against benefited properties. The measure details frontage requirements and penalties for noncompliant parcels.
Township Committee to hold June 14 hearing on an ordinance requesting Public Service Railway Company relocate two tracks in Broad Street and Old Road Woodbridge Middlesex County New Jersey. Objections may be filed with the Township Clerk before the date. The plan details center-line relocations including Cottage Street Broad Street and Old Road crossings and connections to private property along Cottage Street.
The Woodbridge Township boards of registry and election in Middlesex County will meet on June 1 1926 to register voters and nominate party officials for county and state posts. A general election is set for November 2 1926 with polling places and district boundaries listed for the wards and districts.
Ordinance grants Public Service Railway Company right to lay tracks along Old Road and Cottage Street crossing, with electric trolley system over 102.35 foot radius curve and 106.93 foot distant cross, including 10 poles and overhead wires. Tracks mirror existing Broad Street lines and take effect immediately.
The ordinance redistricts election wards and districts, detailing boundary lines for First Second and Third Wards and setting polling places at High School Keasbey Hopelawn Smith & Ostergaard Ford and Colonia School. It confirms Third Ward districts remain four in number and lists districts maps and rail lines as delimiters.
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