Category: archives

  • EDEN AUTISM SERVICES PRESIDENT &CEO TESTIFIES AT GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON AUTISM HEARING IN WASHINGTON DC

    EDEN AUTISM SERVICES PRESIDENT &CEO TESTIFIES AT GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON AUTISM HEARING IN WASHINGTON DC

    By Aileen Kornblatt Washington, DC –On May 31, 2011, Dr. Tom McCool, President & CEO of Eden Autism Services, a nationally acclaimed organization specializing in educating children and adults with autism as well as providing workshops and training for families and professionals, testified before the subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights hearing entitled…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Keeping your teen safe during prom and graduation season

    By Cleo Lowring, Guest Column    It’s that exciting time again.    It is a time for reflection and celebration and a time to revel in the accomplishments and growth over the years. It’s time for another senior class to graduate high school and move on with their lives.    It’s a momentous occasion that is traditionally highlighted…

  • MANVILLE: Parad grand marshal enjoys his role

    MANVILLE: Parad grand marshal enjoys his role

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    The annual Memorial Day parade was held on Sunday and Grand Marshal Willy Thomaszfski was very proud to have the honor. Mr. Thomaszfski rode down Main Street waving to the applauding crowds.    ”I am here 51 years and it was indeed an honor to be in this parade and…

  • CHESTERFIELD: Committee waives church project fees

    By Amber Cox, Staff Writer    CHESTERFIELD — The Township Committee unanimously passed a number of resolutions at its Thursday, May 26, meeting.    The resolutions included authorizing an agreement with Burlington County for cooperative participation in the Community Development Act of 1974.    The committee also passed a resolution for a corrective action plan to be implemented…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Karaoke for a cause

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Karaoke for a cause

    Staff photo by Mary Brienza Left to right, Monmouth Junction resident Manjia Williams, Kendall Park residents Zaniah Maynor, Cassie Guadalupe and Metuchen resident Stephanie Ashley sing “Take Me or Leave Me” from the Broadway musical “Rent” at the Shogun 27 Japanese Restaurant on Route 27 in Kendall Park as part of a fundraiser to raise…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Police Blotter

       Hightstown    On May 25 at 9:54 a.m. on Rogers Avenue, officers arrested Alberdeen Johnson Jr., 52, of Wynbrook Apartments, in East Windsor.    Mr. Johnson was charged with contempt of court, police said.    Officers found, once dispatched on the scene, that Mr. Johnson matched the description of a suspicious person complaint that had just been issued.…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Council eyes Independence Way for Transit bus stop

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    The proposed Park and Ride for the township will be located at the intersection of Route 1 and Independence Way only.    The project, funded through a federal government grant with New Jersey Transit, initially was going to be built either near the intersection of Beekman Road and Route 1 or…

  • MANVILLE: Flood control commission beginning to take shape

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Manville Mayor Lillian Zuza held an information riefing on Thursday, May 26 to announce the initial formation of the Raritan and Millstone Rivers Flood Control Commission at the Manville Municipal Building.    ”I want to welcome everyone to Manville for a very important event that has been a long time…

  • MANVILLE: Dedicated educator chosen Roosevelt’s teacher of the year

    MANVILLE: Dedicated educator chosen Roosevelt’s teacher of the year

    Roosevelt School Teacher of the Year Carol McGinley. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara