CRANFORD—Enterprise Rent-A-Car employees recently volunteered with Operation Shoebox New Jersey by working at the concession stands at TD Bank Ballpark. During various Somerset Patriots baseball games this summer, Enterprise employees and their families worked together preparing and serving food to fans in support of the men and women deployed outside of the United States. »
Archive for August, 2010
Bears & Ducks Rained Out On Sunday
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. – Following a nearly two hour plus rain delay, the Newark Bears and Long Island were rained out on Sunday night at Suffolk County Sports Park in Central Islip, New York. »
Powerball Jackpot-Winning Ticket Sold In West Virginia
STATE -- There was one top prize winner in Saturday's Powerball drawing. The winning ticket, worth up to $79 million, was sold in West Virginia. »
Suns Rally Sinks BlueClaws, 9-7
HAGERSTOWN, MD - The Suns scored four runs in the eighth to cap a late comeback, beating the BlueClaws 9-7 on Sunday. »
Carteret Does Need A Full-Time Mayor
Before I deconstruct Mr. Failace’s August 13, 2010 response to my editorial, I must say it is an honor to have the ex-mayor of Carteret so fervidly object to my points discussed. In his long-winded editorial, Mr. Failace took the hapless reader for a trip down his distorted perception of the world. »
Imagining A World With Paid Sick Days
There are many areas of life in this country where it appears that we live in two worlds. And that’s no different when we consider paid sick days. In the first world, if you’re sick, you stay home from work, take care of yourself, and have the time to get better. »
Sica & Reiman Rebuilt Carteret
I read with disgust ex Mayor Jim Failace’s letter to the editor in the Home News Tribune. Failace was soundly defeated by Reiman eight years ago this year. Failace now attempts to take credit for everything good in Carteret while blaming others for everything bad. »
Zoning Officer Defends Mayor On Cell Tower Issue
I serve as the Zoning Officer and Construction Official for the Borough of Carteret and have worked in the Borough for 40 years and for the borough of Carteret for 20 years under three different administrations. While I have had a good relationship with all the Mayors I’ve worked for none has been a... »
Join The Conversation On America’s Great Outdoors
The Obama administration is developing a comprehensive, cutting-edge strategy for preserving America’s natural heritage, and the time is now for citizens to join this conversation about conservation! »
Social Security at 75: Don’t Mess With Success
In the mid-1980s, someone at the Coca-Cola Company had the bright idea of changing the formula of the nation's most popular soft drink. In one of the biggest public relations debacles of all time, the company's effort to convince Americans to switch to New Coke fell flat on its face. »
Rahway Man Charged In Home Invasion Robbery
RAHWAY – Police arrested a 29-year-old Rahway man this morning who they believe is responsible for a home invasion robbery that took place earlier this week on the 1100 block of Mayfair Drive. »
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $100 Million
STATE – Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot could be worth up to $100 million, with a $68.5 million cash option. »
Christie Signs Bill Promoting Offshore Wind Energy
TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill to promote offshore wind energy on Thursday. The bipartisan measure is intended to spur economic growth in the Garden State through the development of renewable energy resources and the creation of green jobs. »
Motorist Charged With Injuring Passenger In Collision With Train
SOUTH PLAINFIELD-- A motorist was arrested Thursday and charged with drunk-driving and causing injuries to his passenger, who was thrown from his car when it was struck by a freight train. »
CNN Ranks NJ 7th District Congressional Race As One To Watch
WOODBRIDGE – Rep. Leonard Lance’s re-election bid is one of 50 races to watch this fall, according to CNN. »
Carteret Rededicates Ivanitski Terrace
CARTERET--On Friday, Aug. 13, Mayor Dan Reiman joined with Councilman Vinny Bellino, former VFW Commander in Chief George Lisicki, and Carteret residents to formally rename Liebig Lane “Ivanitski Terrace.” »
Carteret Plans To Extend Waterfront Park Pier
CARTERET -- The borough has begun the bidding process for the construction of an extension to the pier at Waterfront Park, according to Mayor Dan Reiman. »
Linden Police Blotter: Aug. 14-19
Aug. 14 at 8:15 p.m. – Officers responded to a reported armed robbery at a deli on the 1100 block of South Wood Avenue. Two robbers, described as young black men wearing black clothing and cloths to cover their faces, entered the store. »
Linden Council Rejects Budget
LINDEN – Seven of 11 members of Linden’s City Council voted against the municipal budget this week. The $48.6 million spending plan called for a $344 tax increase for the average city homeowner, a 14 percent hike in the municipal property tax. »
Forum Theatre Announces Special Screenings
METUCHEN – The Forum Theatre announced two upcoming special film screenings. »





