Archive for July, 2009

CAMDEN – A Rahway man admitted robbing a dozen banks throughout central New Jersey last summer during a court proceeding last week. »

TRENTON – Continuing the state’s effort to combat mortgage-related fraud, Attorney General Anne Milgram announced today the filing of two new lawsuits charging a total of 10 individual and corporate defendants with selling bogus loan modification services to distressed homeowners. »

NEW BRUNSWICK—Officials from public health, emergency management and homeland security agencies attended a conference in New Brunswick this week to plan New Jersey’s response to a possible resurgence of H1N1 flu in the fall. »

STATE—Chris Daggett, the independent candidate for governor who earned a doctorate in education at the University of Massachusetts and held top environmental protection posts in the Kean and Reagan administrations, has issued a “New Jersey Voter Declaration of Independence” to show why he is the only qualified candidate in the race. »

TRENTON – New Jersey’s $29 billion fiscal 2010 budget passed last month despite opposition from Republicans. The vote wasn’t the victory Gov. Jon Corzine was hoping for. The Democratic governor saw his disapproval rating climb to 60 percent an all-time high, according to a Quinnipiac University poll conducted after the budget was approved. »

CRANFORD – Students from Linden High School served as Princess and Prince Charming for 27 students of the Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) at the League’s annual prom dance held in June. The Linden students dined and danced with their dates and cheered as CPL students Alana Gray and Cyril Spinks were crowned Prom... »

ELIZABETH – The Union County Clerk has warned owners of commercial and residential property in the county to beware of people who offer to sell them a certified copy of the deed to their property. Some of these companies are targeting non-English-speaking homeowners. »

LINDEN—The 2009 Linden Recreation Fall Soccer League is open to city girls and boys ages 6-10. »

CLARK -- Through July 12, East Coast Conditioning has the best record in the Clark Men's Softball League. »

NEW BRUNSWICK—In a recent ceremony at the New Jersey Dental Association’s (NJDA) 139th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, Richard B. Kahn, DDS, was sworn in as the organization’s president-elect for the 2009-2010 year. »

GETTYSBURG, Pa.—Debra Ann Bodofsky of Edison graduated magna cum from Gettysburg College on May 17. She received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish »

ROSELLE PARK—“Medium Expression” a solo exhibit of artwork by Roselle Park resident, Rosalia Tignini Verdun will be on display at the Casano Community Center Gallery June 16 through Aug. 14. The Gallery is located in the Casano Community Center, 314 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park. »

UNION—On Saturday, July 18, the Salem Roadhouse Cafe at Townley Presbyterian Church, 829 Salem Avenue, Union, will host a concert. »

A recent Washington Post article said a group of chemical industry lobbyists met at the exclusive Washington, DC Cosmos Club to develop a public relations strategy to “tamp down public concerns” around the safety of BPA. BPA is a chemical that has been linked to breast cancer, testicular cancer, low sperm count, miscarriage and... »

PERTH AMBOY—The official grand-opening of Perth Amboy’s “Welcome Center” and “Ferry Slip Museum” will be held on Saturday, July 18, at 11 a.m. at the Ferry Slip, located on Front Street (foot of Smith Street.) »

This is an accumulation of some of my research from around Union County. »

RAHWAY – The city has tabled plans for a $12 million parking garage because the current recession has stalled development. »

RAHWAY—The Union County Performing Arts Center is looking for volunteers to give back to the arts in their community. The theater is holding volunteer training on Wednesday, July 29, at 7 p.m. All motivated individuals who are willing to volunteer their time, creativity and experience are welcome. »

WESTFIELD—Lee McDermott Schaefer of Westfield has joined CONTACT We Care, New Jersey’s 24-hour crisis hotline, as the new part-time operations director. She will be managing the agency’s administrative office and assist with fundraising. »

WOODBRIDGE– The Barron Arts Center has invited local artists to participate in the second annual BarronFest, to be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Parker Press Park, Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge. »