Archive for December, 2009

Dec. 15 at 7:31 a.m. – Officer Kenneth Sarnecki investigated a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle, which was parked at a Delia Terrace residence. »

MADISON, Wis.—The bright lights, big crowds and bustle that make the holidays fun for most of us often do just the opposite for people with Alzheimer’s and those who care for them. »

NEWARK—On Friday, Dec. 11, Children’s Hospital of New Jersey received a visit from an extraordinary child named Justin Martin. Seven-year-old Justin and his father delivered 70 bears from Build-a-Bear Workshop to give to children at the hospital this holiday season. »

MOUNTAINSIDE – The Internal Revenue Service reminds individual taxpayers who are considering buying a new car that they have until Dec. 31 to take advantage of a tax break that may not be around in 2010. »

CLARK—The Clark Public Library has planned several family activities during winter vacation. »

ELIZABETH – Join with the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the county manager and many others to celebrate a holiday tradition. »

Roller Skating • Dec. 25 from 4-7 p.m. – United Skates of America will open for Christmas Day roller skating at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St. There will be music, games, prizes and a light show. For info, call 1-732-596-4103. »

EDISON—Upper School students at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison ushered in the holiday season with an impressive selection of music during their annual winter concert on Dec. 10. »

UTICA, N.Y.—A recent survey is bad news for retailers. While holiday consumer spending was weak in 2008 due to poor economic conditions, the situation might not be any better this year. »

Governor-elect Chris Christie earned fame by slapping handcuffs on dozens of corrupt politicians but now Assemblyman Joseph Cryan is trying to shackle the new governor by preventing him from reorganizing the government. »

Gov.-elect Chris Christie has made some very good decisions as the incoming chief executive of New Jersey. The outgoing governor has seen fit to promote, appoint and generally impair the plans, which Gov.-elect Christie set forth in his campaign. »

TRENTON –New Jersey’s efforts to enroll more children in NJ FamilyCare program has earned the state millions of dollars in federal money that will be used to provide better access to healthcare services to even more children, according to state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale. »

TRENTON—The New Jersey Supreme Court has adopted a rule setting forth requirements for mandatory continuing legal education for New Jersey attorneys, Mark Neary, clerk of the Supreme Court, announced Friday. The new requirements are effective immediately. »

ROSELLE – Space is at a premium at Abraham Clark High School, especially in the cafeteria during lunchtime. There aren’t enough seats to accommodate all of the students. So, last Wednesday, when a group of ACHS students from the Workforce Readiness Program unveiled the outdoor picnic area they designed and built, it was well-appreciated... »

EDISON—More than 65 residents turned out on Dec. 17 for the Edison Call to Service Summit, featuring Mayor Jun Choi and Mayor-elect Toni Ricigliano, to learn about leadership opportunities on township boards and commissions. »

MOUNTAINSIDE — The spirit of giving seems to grow during the holiday season, and many donations are made to charitable causes at this special time of year. »

SAYREVILLE—A husband and wife from Spotswood died on Dec. 17 while they were being treated for injuries they suffered during a two-vehicle crash in Sayreville on Nov. 27, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan and Sayreville Police Chief Edward Szkodny announced last week. »

I recently saw a wonderful documentary on singer/songwriter Sting, where he discussed his thoughts on going into the studio to make a ‘Christmas’ album. »

EDISON—Middlesex County College is now authorized to offer a course, “Introduction to Solar Electric Systems,” which is recognized by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). »

EDISON—On Tuesday, Dec. 15, second graders at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison hosted a dinosaur museum, impressing family and faculty members with intriguing facts, artwork and research. »