Archive for April, 2011

ROSELLE -- A political scheme to replace former Union County Freeholder and Plainfield Councilman Adrian Mapp as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) may backfire on Councilmen Jamel Holley and Yves Aubourg, as they pursue support in the June primary election with a potential $2,000 tax hike looming over the average homeowner. »

TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Transportation has deployed six pothole-filling machines to assist maintenance crews as they transition from fighting snow to attacking this spring’s abundant crop of potholes. »

RAHWAY – The Rahway Board of Education is accepting letters of interest from residents who would like to fill the vacancy left when board member Theresa Mikajlo died last month. The appointed term would end next April, after the 2012 school board election. »

ELIZABETH--The City of Elizabeth, the Rotary Club of Elizabeth, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Runnells Specialized Hospital and a coalition of area agencies and corporations have teamed to provide free immunizations to city children during National Infant Immunization Week, April 25 - 29 »

STATE -- The union that represents construction workers is consolidating its New Jersey locals into one office that will be based in Raritan Center in Edison. »

CARTERET--Mayor Daniel Reiman and the Borough Council joined with residents, state and county dignitaries, and some of Carteret’s young athletes for a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 15, unveiling recently completed upgrades to Carteret Park’s Sullivan Field. »

SPRINGFIELD--The Springfield Free Public Library's (Really Good) Book Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. to discuss “Dawn” by Octavia E. Butler. »

The recently renovated, state-of-the-art Middlesex County Police Training Center in Edison is home to an impressive list of specialized training courses designed to help local law enforcement better protect and serve the residents of Middlesex County and beyond. »

SCOTCH PLAINS—VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® offers bereavement support groups to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. These groups offer understanding, useful information and sharing with others who are grieving. »

ELIZABETH -- United Way of Greater Union County will present the Humanitarian Award, a new award for 2011, to Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf, at the organization’s annual Celebration! event on Thursday, April 28, at Kean University’s STEM Building. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- Applications are now being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps, whose mission is to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature at the more than 7,000 acres of Open Space owned and maintained by Middlesex County. »

EDISON--The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Bedrock Granite Inc. for 24 workplace safety and health violations at its Edison facility. Proposed penalties total $112,530. »

LINDEN -- In January, Linden High school participated in the National German Exam. Five students won medals for scoring in the 70th percentile or above. »

FAIR LAWN – The Opportunity Center of Fair Lawn, Inc., a life enrichment program for the developmentally disabled, recently made a special presentation of an exclusive photograph to Columbia Bank. »

RAHWAY -- Emera De Los Santos, a junior at Rahway High School has been named as one of 39 rising seniors in the state to attend New Jersey Scholars Program at The Lawrenceville School this summer. »

RAHWAY -- Rahway Middle School sixth graders Kami Beckford and Sydney Henriksen will travel to England and France this summer as part of the People to People Student Ambassador Program. These girls will represent Rahway Middle School, their community, state and country as they tour the sights and engage in European culture. »

RAHWAY -- A special furry visitor made an appearance at Mrs. Harris' pre-kindergarten class in Rahway's Franklin School. Pictured above, Melany Abarca visits with Lilly, a pet rabbit owned by Tiffany Arce, a Kean University intern in the Pre-K class. »

Benedictine Academy’s Students in Action Team displays the Gold Banner won in competition at NJPAC on April 5. The all-female Catholic college prep high school in Elizabeth received the prestigious Gold Medal for the “Jefferson Award” Regional Competition for the state of New Jersey. »

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Army Reserve Pfc. Daniel Araque, son of Piedad Araque of Linden, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. »

NEWARK – New Jersey teachers are encouraged to apply for funding through PSEG’s Environmental Education Grant Program, which provides funding to educators who can link their students' understanding of math, science, computer science, and technology with an enthusiasm and appreciation for the environment. »