Archive for March, 2010

Dear EarthTalk: My husband and I want to start a garden this year. I really want to make compost from leftover food scraps and yard materials. He says it will attract unwanted animals, and refuses to agree to it. Is he right? »

SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Democratic Organization, Inc., announced that Thomas V. Pollando would be the new Chairman of the Sayreville Democratic Organization. Pollando was unanimously elected by the members of the Sayreville Democratic Organization, Inc., at their meeting on March 3. »

CLARK – Clark Recreation’s summer program is open to Clark children, from those entering their second year of pre-kindergarten up through those entering eighth grade in September. The program runs from Tuesday, July 6, through Thursday, Aug. 12. »

JERSEY CITY – For many people, tracking down last year’s financial statements, cash records and receipts for tax returns can be a full-time job.To make tax preparation easier this year or to be fully prepared for next year, consider reducing paperwork and utilizing online resources. »

MADISON, Wis.-Being prepared isn’t just for the Boy Scout motto, but sound advice for a healthy vacation. »

MOUNTAINSIDE—Jake the Opossum needed a little coaxing to leave his nesting box and see the youngsters who came to see him recently at Union County’s Trailside Museum and Science Center. »

WESTFIELD—Westfield Community Players continues the 2009 -2010 season with Frederick Knott’s thriller “Dial M for Murder”. The show continues Friday and Saturday evenings March 26 and 27. »

Blood Drive • March 26 from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Bishop Ahr High School, 1 Tingley Lane, Edison, will host a blood drive. For info, call 1-800-933-2566. »

EDISON – Temple Emanu-El, located at 100 James Street, Edison, has announced the schedule of public events for April. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the temple. »

EDISON – The Edison Chamber of Commerce has announced a variety of upcoming business events, including seminars and mixers. »

HILLSIDE—Kean Stage will present the classical guitarist, Emanuele Segre in concert on Sunday April 11, at 3 p.m. in Enlow Hall. »

LATHAM, N.Y.—Brigadier General Patrick A. Murphy, the adjutant general for the State of New York, recently announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. »

RAHWAY—On March 17, Roosevelt School in Rahway celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with an assembly program. »

Chicks are hatching and tulips are poking up shoots across America. But something significant is missing from the springtime landscape: our kids. »

ROSELLE—Members of the Union County Homicide Task Force are investigating the death of a taxi driver who was found inside his vehicle on Friday night in Roselle, said Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. »

WOODBRIDGE – Mayor John E. McCormac and the Woodbridge Township Office of Emergency Management have issued a storm alert advisory for Monday, March 22 through Tuesday, March 23. »

March 15 at 12:39 a.m. – Officers Gary Roman and Douglas Botti investigated a burglary at St. Georges Avenue. The case remains open. »

TRENTON – The Assembly is set to vote on two new public worker pension and health benefit bills today while considering final legislative approval for three others. »

PERTH AMBOY – This afternoon, one of Perth Amboy Adult High School’s oldest graduates will finally receive her high school diploma. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- The Middlesex County Public Health Department’s Cancer Coalition and its Cancer Education and Early Detection Program are sponsoring a colorectal cancer awareness campaign. »