Category: news
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In-patient drug treatment facility scheduled for public hearing in Jackson
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment are expected to hear testimony on Feb. 1 from representatives of White Oak Center, LLC, which is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval to operate an in-patient drug and alcohol treatment facility at 130 Pushkin Road in the Cassville section of the community.…
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East Brunswick police investigate another pedestrian fatality
EAST BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating another fatal crash involving a motor vehicle and pedestrian. Police responded to the intersection of Ryders Lane and Cedar Village Boulevard at approximately 6:32 a.m. on Jan. 16, according to police. They found pedestrian, Moos S. Song, 70, of East Brunswick, critically injured. He was pronounced deceased at the…
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Manalapan Environmental Commission to host bluebird workshop Jan. 21
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Environmental Commission is partnering with the New Jersey Bluebird Society to provide a free workshop about Eastern Bluebirds on Jan. 21 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33 West. The workshop is open to all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult, according to a…
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Community Bulletin Board: Monroe: Jan. 17
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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Edison Township remembers Dr. King through art, poetry, and dance
Edison Township through the Edison Township Recreation Department held a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration and African American Heritage Month Tribute at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center over the weekend ahead of King’s birthday on Jan. 16. Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, Council Vice President Margot Harris, Councilman Joseph Coyle, Councilwoman Joyce Ship-Freeman…
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Plastic bag ban, Save the Bees bill among 2022 environmental highlights
By Tim Gilbert The year 2022 will go down in history as one defined by many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic dragged into its third year, the war in Ukraine destabilized world security and finances, and record heat, droughts and storms again brought home the reality of a changing climate. New Jersey, like everywhere else, shared…
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Middletown Sun and Tinton Falls-Eatontown Sun Datebook, Jan. 18
• New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is conducting blood drives which are open to the public. The following blood drives are scheduled: Jan. 24, Church of St. Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, 12:30-6:30 p.m.; Jan. 31, Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Middletown, 1-7 p.m.; Feb. 28,…
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News Transcript Datebook, Jan. 18
• Community members are invited to join the Manalapan Environmental Commission and the New Jersey Bluebird Society for a Bluebird Workshop on Jan. 21 from 10-11:30 am. at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33 West, Manalapan. Eastern Bluebirds help control backyard mosquitos naturally. Attendees will learn how to attract the birds to their yard…
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Jackson Sun Datebook, Jan. 18
• Organizing one’s assets in the present will help beneficiaries in the future to navigate financial and legal matters. The Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, will present “Estate Planning, Wills and Probate,” at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 8. The overview will be presented by attorney and retired Superior Court Judge Daniel D’Alessandro. Register…
