STATE — New Jersey voters are barely aware that they have chance to vote the bums out—or in again, as they wish—on a balmy Tuesday in June, according to the most recent poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind™.
Bill To Encourage Banks To Locate In Underserved Areas Closer To Law
TRENTON – Legislation to encourage banking institutions to open branches in underserved communities was approved recently by the Assembly.
Environmental Groups Appeal Decision On Sayreville Property Cleanup
SAYREVILLE — NY/NJ Baykeeper and Edison Wetlands Association filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit challenging a decision by United States District Court Judge Joel A. Pisano dismissing the environmental organizations’ lawsuit to clean up sediment contamination in the Raritan River in Sayreville.
Benton Receives Academic Award
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Keon Benton of Elizabeth was one of more than 50 students recognized for academic achievement recently at American International College.
Home Safety Month Tips For Seniors
EAST BRUNSWICK–June is “Home Safety Month,” an opportunity to educate and empower older adults and their families to take action and increase the safety of their homes. The aging population can continue to live safely and independently in their homes by implementing fall prevention and fire safety habits.
Linden Announces Pilates & Cardio Class
LINDEN – The city Department of Public Property and Community Services announced a Pilates & cardio exercise class for Linden adults will meet Tuesday evenings this summer, beginning June 22.
4-H Spaghetti Dinner
EAST BRUNSWICK — On Saturday, June 12, the Middlesex County 4-H Sharp Shooters Club will host a spaghetti dinner.
Library Trustees To Meet
CARTERET – The Carteret Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. at the Carteret Public Library, 100 Cooke Avenue, Carteret.
Hiking: Outdoor Adventure Awaits
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Fitness is often a common topic of conversation for many – getting fit, staying fit, and everything in between. Many people also are concerned with watching their personal budget, as well as their waistline.
Managing Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are thought to affect as many as 70-80% of women in the US. The risk of developing these noncancerous growths increases with age, occurring most often in women in their 30s and 40s.
Officials Say Enough Disaster Assistance For All Who Qualify
SOMERSET — Kind-hearted New Jerseyans affected by the severe storms and flooding mid-March should not forego registering for disaster assistance just because they think it will keep that aid from reaching their less-fortunate neighbors.
NJ DEP Changes Shellfish Gardening Rules
TRENTON—Yesterday, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin banned research-related gardening of commercial shellfish species in coastal and inner harbor waters classified as contaminated, and also is seeking immediate removal of species now being grown in such waters.
Fireworks Return to Highland Park
HIGHLAND PARK – On July 3, residents in Highland Park and New Brunswick will come together to celebrate Independence Day in Donaldson Park in Highland Park.