By Mayor John McCormac The “Summer of ‘09” looks to be the best ever in Woodbridge… which is why I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the great events and happenings coming to Woodbridge this summer. Let’s start with Saturdays in downtown Woodbridge with the kick-off of the “bigger and better” open-air…
By Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski The Obama administration deserves a lot of credit for the Federal Stimulus Program. This program not only gave a boost to the economy overall, but helped put many New Jerseyans to work making much needed improvements to our transportation infrastructure. Unfortunately though, the bulk of that money has been designated…
By James Devine I intended to title this article, ‘The Anointed One,’ but a typo offered a much smarter name to go identify with the GOP establishment’s purpose behind its intended coronation. I thought the argument of inevitability was ridiculous when Hillary Clinton used it in the early primaries last year. It is no less…
By Christopher Kosseff and Theresa Miskimen If you are experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety, aren’t sleeping or eating well, and are worried over how the economic meltdown may be impacting you and your family, you may benefit from the local support groups conducted by mental health organizations throughout the state. Professionally-run support groups…
By James J. Devine Divorce and adultery are severe threats to the institution of marriage, as well as to the ‘nuclear family’ we once believed was ‘normal’ in America. A group based in New Jersey called the National Organization for Marriage is not paying any attention to those problems however, because in politics as in…
On the evening of Friday, June 12, volunteers from the American Cancer Society will be joining forces with residents of Clark and surrounding communities in reach of a goal that is common to nearly everyone: the goal is to eliminate the human suffering that is caused by cancer. Relay For Life of Clark is a…
By Assemblyman Joseph Vas Six years ago when I ran for the Assembly, one of my objectives was to strengthen our public schools. For years, the Legislature sought a solution to the oft-controversial process of allocating state tax dollars to New Jersey’s 616 school districts. Whereas our State Constitution mandates a “thorough and efficient” education…
Recreational Activities, Health & Fitness Programs, And Educational Events Showcase Youth Month By Mayor John McCormac Just like kids growing out of their wardrobe, the 2009 Woodbridge Township Youth Month celebration has expanded with more exciting events and programs for kids and young adults than ever before. This year, our township-wide Youth Month gets…
By John S. Wisniewski It’s not easy being a homeowner these days. The economic crisis is hitting everyone hard. Rising property taxes, home maintenance fees and the ever skyrocketing cost of living are putting many New Jersey families at financial risk. And for senior citizens living on fixed incomes, the threat of loosing or being…
By Laurie Ehlbeck The financial crisis that began on Wall Street and spread to Detroit and corporate America has officially found its way to Main Street. The tsunami battering our economy has now breached the largest and most important segment of our economy—America’s entrepreneurs. Small business owners are hunkering down, worrying about sales, cutting back…
