Archive for May, 2011

CLARK – After 37 years of service as a member of the Clark Police Department, Chief Denis Connell is retiring, effective June 1, Clark Mayor Salvatore Bonaccorso announced this afternoon. »

HIGHLAND PARK – Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) is expected to join New Jersey Citizen Action for a rally to protest proposed Republican cuts to Medicare. »

STATE – Rev. Jesse Jackson is scheduled to join New Jersey Citizen Action at four New Jersey rallies this week in support of workers’ collective bargaining rights and in opposition to Gov. Chris Christie’s budget priorities. »

MADISON, Wis. -- Although people from certain ethnic groups are at high risk for getting diabetes and should be screened, a new study suggests that such screenings are not being done as often as they should. »

RAHWAY -- RWJ Rahway Foundation unveiled its 2011 Donor Recognition Wall at the 5th annual celebration on Thursday, May 19. »

Dear EarthTalk: What is “tar sands oil” and what is the controversy over possibly building a pipeline for it from Canada into the United States? -- Bill Berkley, Omaha, NE »

What a vicious society we live in, were ability may not be the name of the game. How positively sick is the fact as to what’s been happening in certain areas? How many can remember when it was noted how many personal family members were employed by the county? Did it ever change? Now... »

SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Are you interested in art or horticulture? Explore your skills by attending the “Introduction to Painting in the Garden” workshop presented at the EARTH Center on Saturday June 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. »

PISCATAWAY -- The Diocese of Metuchen will host a free movie night on Wednesday, June 1, beginning at 7 p.m. at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. »

UNION -- The Children’s Department of the Union Public Library has scheduled the following programs at the Main Library during the month of June: »

UNION -- “One World, Many Stories” is the theme this summer at the Union Public Library. Children are invited to explore places from Oceania to Europe through stories, crafts, music, dance, and other activities. »

BERKELEY HEIGHTS – Beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 10, Union County will be offering an opportunity for people to get up-close and personal with wildlife in their own “backyard” during Bio-Blitz 2011. »

EDISON – The Edison Recreation Department is gearing up for summer by announcing their 2011 summer trips. All trips are first come first served and are open to adults and children. »

RAHWAY -- The Somerset Jazz Consortium will be returning for jazz performances at the Rahway Public Library on Saturday afternoons in June. During these performances, listeners will hear samples from many styles of jazz from wide selection of musicians. »

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death of children age 14 and under, taking the lives of nearly 900 children each year. Most occur in swimming pools, but lakes, rivers and oceans can also be dangerous. »

EDISON – Temple Emanu-El, located at 100 James Street in Edison, has announced a variety of community events in June. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the temple. For more information, call 1-732-549-4442. »

RAHWAY – Union County’s mobile paper-shredding program for personal documents will be available on Thursday, June 9, at Rahway River Park off St. Georges Avenue in Rahway. »

LINDEN -- The NJ State Library will be offering computer classes to job seekers at the Linden Public Library. The classes will be offered thanks to the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program grant from the federal government. »

CRANFORD -- The Community Initiatives Program of Trinitas Regional Medical Center will host a Health Expo open to the community at Union County College’s Cranford campus at 1033 Springfield Ave. in Cranford on Wednesday, June 1 from 4 – 7 p.m. »

CRANFORD—Why should kids have all the fun? The Cranford Public Library will offer an adult summer reading program again this year. Adults eighteen years of age and older are encouraged to register at the main desk beginning June 9. »