Archive for February, 2010

April 15 is right around the corner. If a chill just went down your spine, chances are you haven’t yet organized your income tax paperwork, let alone filed your return. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY—Two Freeholders—Mildred Scott and James Polos—are seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination to run for Middlesex County Sheriff when the county organization convenes on March 16th. »

LINDEN—Linden School No. 1 recently held a NJ Ask parent night to help parents understand the state test, how to help prepare their students at home, and how the test is scored. The parents stepped into their children’s shoes when taking a test. »

Feb. 9 at 11:58 a.m. – Officer Thomas Sarnecki investigated a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle, which was parked at a Goodman’s Crossing residence. »

HILLSIDE – Biggest Loser finalist Amanda Arlauskas will kick off the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s efforts in the Pound for Pound Challenge on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 5-7 p.m. (31 Evans Terminal, Hillside). Arlauskas lost more than 85 pounds on the show last fall, which saw her finish third in the December... »

Well...I just saw the video for the remake of “We Are The World”, celebrating it’s 25th anniversary, just in time for them to latch Haiti on as their cause-du-jour. »

UNION COUNTY—Twelve miles of county roadway will be resurfaced this year as part of a $5.6 million New Jersey Department of Transportation funded project. »

LINDEN – Members of the Linden Police Department’s Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit/ S.W.A.T. and Linden PBA Local # 42 helped keep some city children warm this winter. »

Flea Market • Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – The Linden Knights of Columbus, 118 N. Park Ave., will hold a flea market. Kitchen open for breakfast & lunch. Next flea market: March 20 – tables are $20. Call 1-908-486-9518 or 1-908-374-5444. »

RAHWAY—The Rahway Police Department is looking for people who want to make a difference in their community. Volunteers will be trained to become Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. »

RAHWAY – At last week’s City Council meeting, council members approved a resolution to spend $90,000 for the purchase of a handmade Italian piano as part of a plan to establish the Klavierhaus Piano Conservatory. »

MOUNTAINSIDE -- Nine Internal Revenue Service offices will open their doors on Saturday, Feb. 20, IRS staff will provide assistance for taxpayers dealing with difficult economic times. »

NEW BRUNSWICK—New Brunswick’s State Theatre has just added Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, presented by State Theatre and Live Nation on Monday, July 5, 2010 at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale and range from $55-175. »

In some respects, Scotch Plains can be compared to your little brother. They are good enough to play with their older brother’s friends when nobody else is around to fill in, but not quite as big. »

ELIZABETH –Paula Mejia was recently appointed to the Literacy Volunteers of Union County Board of Directors as a student representative. She has been a student with the program since 2008. »

CLARK – Senior Nick Villaverde was named the Student of the Month for February at Arthur L. Johnson High School. »

CLARK – Senior Angelique Butler won the Crusader Award for February at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark. Butler is a member of the Italian National Honor Society, and is a Student Board of Education Representative. She is the photo editor of The Crusader, a member of Amnesty International, the History Club and... »

WESTFIELD—Director John Correll of Westfield Community Players is holding open auditions for Ray Cooney’s comedy “Caught in the Net” on Monday, Feb. 22, and Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Westfield Community Players theater at 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield. »

TRENTON – Assembly Transportation Chairman John Wisniewski on Friday announced the panel will hear testimony on the potential impact of the governor’s plan to slash NJ Transit’s subsidy and the fare hikes and service cuts that may result. »

CRANFORD—It’s been more than 50 years since Bob Scott stood on the pitcher’s mound in Yankee Stadium, positioning his fingers in just the right way to deliver his signature screwball. And on the days he wasn’t pitching, Scott played first base. »