Archive for July, 2011

Singles • July 16 at 8 p.m. – Steppin’ Out Singles will hold an upscale singles dance party at the Woodbridge Hilton Grand Ballroom, 20 Wood Avenue South, Iselin. Ages 40+; no jeans/t-shirts/sneakers/shorts. $17 admission. Info: 1-732-656-1801 »

HILLSBOROUGH -- The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) is looking for the "Cutest Pet in the Garden State." »

CARTERET -- After a hugely successful show in February, the Carteret Little League will once again team up for a pro wrestling fundraiser with National Pro Wrestling Superstars. The event will be held at Carteret's Divine Mercy/Holy Family Parish Hall, 213 Pershing Avenue, just off Washington and Roosevelt avenues, on Saturday, July 30, at... »

HIGHLAND PARK-More memories from a former resident: "Between Second and First Avenue was a Packard new car agency, Schwinn Bicycle store, a dry cleaners and two gas stations. Across the street on the south side of Raritan was an A&P store, a bar and rooming house. »

ELIZABETH - Over 90 individuals and representatives of businesses throughout Union County hit the golf course at Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club in Scotch Plains to support United Way of Greater Union County’s (UWGUC) work in making a difference in people’s lives and addressing critical community needs. »

WESTFIELD -- JoAnne Lemenille of Clark has been re-elected for another term as president of the Westfield Community Players. This marks her second term leading the local community theater. »

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Two local students were among those named to the Marist College Dean's List for the spring 2011 semester. »

NEWARK – Every year, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez can nominate 10 candidates to each of the following military academies: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, the US Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. »

Well, we’ve just experienced another “Glorious Fourth of July.” There were so many wonderful parades and the display of our “grand old flag” and the recognition of what the day commemorates. Sad to say, I noticed that here were no flags flying in front of residences in areas I passed when going to visit... »

As a professional speaker, I’ve spent much of the past four years performing at colleges across the country. While the subject of my show is rare and interesting wildlife on all seven continents, I also address the effects of global warming. »

On behalf of the 350,000 New Jersey individuals and families coping with the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease, I would like to thank Governor Chris Christie, who on June 22, 2011 signed legislation intended to help New Jersey address the long-term needs of its individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s by creating a 15-member... »

July 16 marks the 66th anniversary of the first nuclear weapons test explosion. The United States’ test, code-named “Trinity,” was exploded in the desert of New Mexico and ignited the nuclear age. The bombing of Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9 were followed by some 2,050 nuclear tests worldwide, with over... »

ELIZABETH – Authorities have identified a woman who was found dead near railroad tracks in Elizabeth on Tuesday morning. »

TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie’s administration has issued this year’s version of the “Best Practices” checklist to promote government efficiency and accountability. Each of the state’s 566 municipalities must complete the checklist and meet an established percentage of the checklist items in order to receive all or part of their final state aid payment. »

TRENTON – Parents could go to prison if they fail to report their child’s death or disappearance under legislation proposed by New Jersey lawmakers this week. »

NEWARK — The Fiscal Year 2012 operating budget approved by the NJ Transit Board of Directors yesterday maintains stable fares, while the capital program supports fleet modernization efforts and infrastructure improvements. »

TRENTON – State school aid increased by $850 million over last year’s budget, and Middlesex County school districts will get $92 million more than last year according to figures released this week by the Christie administration. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of the Public Debt announced Wednesday that as of Jan. 1, 2012, paper savings bonds will no longer be sold at financial institutions. The move is expected to save American taxpayers approximately $70 million over the first five years. »

TRENTON – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) marked the second year of its refrigerator and freezer recycling program by hosting a group of fourth and fifth graders from a local YMCA summer program on a tour of a de-manufacturing plant. The facility has processed more than 25,000 old, energy-wasting units since... »

Dear EarthTalk: I'm looking for the best places to search for green jobs but am having trouble locating them on traditional job search sites. Where should I look? -- H. Jenkins, Biloxi, MS »