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Memorial Day Events in New Jersey

Memorial Day 2017 – Parades and Ceremonies in Middlesex County NJ

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Middlesex County NJ Towns Remember Sacrifices of Those Who Served

Middlesex County communities are commemorating Memorial Day 2017 with parades, memorial services, wreath-laying ceremonies and other events. Read on for  Memorial Day events in Middlesex County NJ…



Memorial Day Events in Middlesex County NJ

Carteret 2017 Memorial Day Observances

May 29 2017
8:00am – Memorial Wreath casting / flag raising at Waterfront Park
8:00am – VFW service at World War II monument at Carteret Library
12;00pm – Services at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial at Carteret Park
1;00pm – Memorial Day Parade starting at Doc Fenick Clock Tower

The Memorial Day observances in the borough of Carteret will begin with the casting of memorial wreaths and flag raising at Waterfront Park at 8am.… Read more...

On This Date In New Jersey History

On This Date In New Jersey History – May 7th

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May 7, 1951 – On this date in New Jersey history, actor Robert Hegyes was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Hegyes grew up in Metuchen, New Jersey, and graduated from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), with a B.A. in Speech/Theater and Secondary Education. He became famous for his portrayal of “Epstein” (Juan Luis Pedro Felipo de Huevos Epstein) in the award-winning ABC comedy series, Welcome Back, Kotter.… Read more...