Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Gov. James J. Florio remembered for champion efforts in environment, safety
Local dignitaries, leaders remember former Gov. James J. Florio, whose time in office saw a wide variety of initiatives, many of which led to significant changes in New Jersey public policy and governance. Florio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sept. 25. He was 85. “Gov. Florio was a fighter who never backed…
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Brandywine Living at Princeton celebrated National Assisted Living week in ‘retro’ style
Brandywine Living at Princeton celebrated National Assisted Living week in style with a number of fun events. Stephanie Gaber, escapades producer at Brandywine Living Princeton, said for National Assisted Living week the theme was “joyful moments.” “I added ‘Joyful moments through TV sitcoms and series,’ so each day was also a different retro sitcom,” she…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Sept. 29
Ongoing Free tours of the Wyckoff-Garretson House & Museum, which dates back to 1730, will be held the second Sunday of every month, through October. Docent-led tours are held from 1-4 p.m. at the house, 215 South Middlebush Road, Somerset. For more information, visit themeadowsfoundation.org The Burlington County Farmers Market enters…
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Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Sept. 28
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be…
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Graceland Gardens keeps ‘elders in mind;’ offers new concept for assisted living
NORTH BRUNSWICK – For Jeanne Selby, Graceland Gardens’ vision to create a “better” place for the aging population has been a longtime coming. The fruits of her labor are being realized as Graceland Gardens is set to celebrate its Grand Opening on Oct. 5 with North Brunswick Mayor Francis Womack and others who have helped…
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Metuchen’s St. Francis celebrating 40 years in diocese with inaugural Feast
METUCHEN – The public is invited to the inaugural Feast of Saint Francis Cathedral, an Italian street fair with a Metuchen twist. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi Campus, 548 Main St. “It has long been the desire of many people…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Sept. 22
Ongoing Free tours of the Wyckoff-Garretson House & Museum, which dates back to 1730, will be held the second Sunday of every month, through October. Docent-led tours are held from 1-4 p.m. at the house, 215 South Middlebush Road, Somerset. For more information, visit themeadowsfoundation.org The Burlington County Farmers Market enters…
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Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Sept. 21
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at [email protected] to make alternate arrangements. The office is…
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Martin Spritzer Fund: Raising awareness for equity, civil rights and anti-racism
METUCHEN – Martin Spritzer never stopped caring for the underserved. At 92 when it was ultimately his time to go, Spritzer’s son Evan, said he only wanted to talk about two things – “How could there be a legacy for Metuchen, Edison race relations? How could it be extended into the future?” And second was…
