County legal group to meet Jan. 16 The new chapter of theMiddlesex Legal ProfessionalAssociation willmeet 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, featuring Middlesex County Superior Court Ombudsman Sylvia L. O'Connor, LSW, at the Hampton Inn, 270 Route 9 north, Woodbridge. O'Connor will discuss topics on the overview and improvement of the court system, judicial conduct and pro se litigants. The cost for the dinner is $27. Reservations are due Jan. 15 to Anna Kolb, (908) 494-1019 or azramone@optonline.net. New members in the law professional field who work in Middlesex County are welcome to attend. For information about the chapter call chapter President Susan Mack-Mooney at (973) 849-2543.