CARTERET — The Carteret Board of Education has approved a school uniform policy for the Nathan Hale Elementary School at a June 11 meeting and town hearing. The school will serve as a pilot location for a potential district-wide policy.
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U.S. Points Finger, And Arms Exports, At Human Rights Abusers
Every May and June, different branches of the State Department paint contrasting portraits of how Washington views dozens of strategically significant countries around the world, in seemingly rivalrous reports by its Human Rights and Political-Military Affairs bureaus.
Former PVSC Superintendent Pleads Guilty To Having Agency Craftsmen Work At His Residence While On Duty
TRENTON – The former Superintendent for Special Services at the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) pleaded guilty for his role in a conspiracy to have subordinate employees complete repairs or improvements at his private residence while the subordinates were on duty for the PVSC, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced.
Assembly Approves Bill Increasing Requirements For Teen Drivers & Their Parents
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats John S. Wisniewski, Pamela R. Lampitt and Albert Coutinho that would strengthen the education and practice requirements for New Jersey’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program was approved 52-26 Thursday by the Assembly.
Assembly Passes Moratorium While Virtual Charter Schools Are Examined
TRENTON – Legislation to halt the proliferation of “virtual” charter schools pending a taskforce examination was approved 46-31-1 Thursday by the General Assembly.
Assembly OK’s ‘Tabitha’s Law’ Requiring Parents To Notify School Of A Child’s Absence
TRENTON – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by assemblymen Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. and Scott T. Rumana to require parents to notify a school if a child will be absent, and in turn require schools to notify parents if a student fails to attend – an idea stemming from the disappearance of a Nashville teen – was approved 75-0-2 Thursday by the Assembly.
Bill To Expand Employment Opportunities For Ex-Offenders Receives Final Approval
TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Raymond J. Lesniak and Sandra Bolden Cunningham which would expand employment opportunities for certain ex-offenders in order to aid in their reentry into society was approved by the Assembly Thursday by a vote of 70-7, receiving final legislative approval.
Senate Passes Bill To Make NJ Needle Exchange Program Permanent
TRENTON – A bill sponsored by state senators Joseph F. Vitale and Nia H. Gill that would expand the state’s sterile syringe and needle exchange program to help reduce the prevalence of transmitted bloodborne diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C through shared intravenous needles was approved by the full Senate Thursday.
Writer’s Block: Analyze This
Is there anything better than a good night’s sleep at the end of a long, stress-filled day? I wouldn’t know, because I rarely get a good night’s sleep at the end of a long, stress-filled day. When I finally do crawl into bed, I’m out like a light until five o’clock the next morning. Except for one thing.
NJ Transit Will Start “Summer Shore” Service Saturday
NEWARK — NJ Transit will start offering enhanced rail service to Jersey Shore destinations on Saturday. The transit agency also provides an array of discounted transportation packages to popular summertime attractions such as Six Flags Great Adventure and Monmouth Park.