Archive for September, 2011

STATE – New Jersey has some of the smoggiest air in the country, according to a report issued today by Environment New Jersey Research & Policy Center. »

UNION COUNTY — County residents who suffered losses due to Hurricane Irene have two more days to apply for a food benefit program, officials announced today. »

NEW BRUNSWICK -- A former New Brunswick Parking Authority manager has been indicted by a grand jury in Middlesex County on charges of stealing more than $24,000 in parking fees, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced today. »

SAYREVILLE – Gov. Chris Christie blasted state lawmakers again on Wednesday for failing to advance his legislative agenda when he visited the Sayreville Senior Center for his second town hall meeting of the week. »

As hundreds of New Jersey’s emergency managers gather in New Brunswick at the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Annual Conference this week, it is the opportunity for New Jersey’s local communities to take stock of what lessons were learned during Hurricane Irene. »

TRENTON – State officials announced new car seat recommendations for children Monday, highlighting the annual Child Passenger Safety Week which features a public information campaign and safety events to be held throughout New Jersey. »

TRENTON – A bill designed to push a sluggish real estate market while helping property owners avoid bureaucratic requirements when selling certain homes and seasonal rentals has been signed into law. »

NEW BRUNSWICK – Governor Chris Christie and Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Director Charles McKenna today convened a homeland security conference for more than 400 law enforcement, homeland security and emergency management professionals from various federal, state and local government agencies. »

UNION COUNTY - Union County College’s Industry-Business Institute continues their program of free basic computer skills classes this fall. These classes are offered at the Elizabeth and Cranford Campuses of Union County College through a unique partnership of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), the New Jersey Community College Consortium, and the... »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A New Jersey Congressman wants to make sure the federal government helps local governments to pay for upgrades to out-dated communications equipment used by first responders. »

HAMILTON - A recent survey of New Jersey motorists conducted on behalf of the Automobile Association of America found a majority would support an increase in the gas tax, if that money was dedicated to transportation infrastructure projects. »

SOUTH AMBOY -- The Old Bridge Sayreville Rotary is hosting a “Beer‘n Brats Oktoberfest” to benefit area veteran programs. The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 28 starting at 6:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Memorial Hall, Main Street and Washington Avenue in South Amboy. »

STATE - More than $81.5 million in federal disaster assistance is helping fund the ways New Jerseyans are recovering from Hurricane Irene, officials said yesterday. »

CLARK – Students at Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School in Clark recently participated in their annual Welcome Back to School Assembly that included an inspirational memorial service to honor the heroes of 9/11. »

CRANFORD - Union County College is working to raise money for the National Foundation for Cancer Research with a “Kick it to Cancer” sneaker sale. »

(StatePoint) Did you know that everyone needs a regular eye exam—even someone who doesn’t wear glasses? »

EDISON -- Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Aneesa Sonawalla of Edison, a senior at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School, has earned the status of semifinalist and remains in the running to be a winner of a $2,500 scholarship. »

EDISON – The 2011-2012 school year at Wardlaw-Hartridge kicked off with the 129th Convocation Ceremony in Laidlaw Gym on Thursday, Sept. 8. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Middlesex County Board of Elections is encouraging residents who have recently moved, changed their name or are new residents in Middlesex County to check their personal voter information by visiting the State Division of Elections web site. »

CLARK - United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) kicked off its 2011-2012 annual campaign during New Jersey Family Day at the 14th Annual Union County Fair featuring MusicFest on Sunday, Sept. 18. »