• TheBeachBeat.com is online

    A new edition of TheBeachBeat.com, Greater Media Newspapers’ digital magazine and resource about the Jersey Shore, will be online at www.thebeachbeat.com on March 14. TheBeachBeat.com keeps readers informed about post-Sandy recovery progress, business reopenings and upcoming events and fundraisers. In addition to post-storm advice, updates about boardwalk rebuilding, and entertainment options to get away from…

  • When did the Europeans get so smart about U.S. weather?

    CODA GREG BEAN If you are a person of a certain age, like me, you might remember the old days when the nightly weather forecast was about as accurate as Punxsutawney Phil’s on the day he pops out to check his shadow. In those days, it seemed like the local weathermen developed their forecasts using…

  • Support the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at tax time

    I would like to remind New Jersey residents that they can direct a portion of their New Jersey tax return to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation by checking line 61 and designating the amount they would like to contribute. The foundation oversees the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum and…

  • Taxpayer money wasted on land purchases

    In my opinion, the open space tax on homeowners in New Jersey is a multi-billion dollar hoax. There is sufficient evidence to substantiate that allegation. Although it is true that thousands of farmland acreage has been acquired since the state’s open space law was first put on a referendum, the original intent of “preserving and…

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    Lake Weamaconk in Englishtown provided a serene scene following a snowfall on March 8. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Rutgers Continuing Education fair slated

    Rutgers University will hold its second annual Continuing Education Fair from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, March 16 at the Cook Campus Center, 59 Biel Road, New Brunswick. This free, statewide event is for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed, as well as anyone considering a career change or wants to enhance or update his or…

  • Rios succeeds Rafano as freeholder director

    Board sees changes as two longtime members move on Changes on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders tend to be few and far between. When two seats on the seven-member board turn over, it is considered a lot. Such will be the case this year. Three freeholder seats will be up for grabs, but…

  • Steak dinner fundraiser April 27

    The South Brunswick Library Foundation will hold its annual All-You-Can-Eat Beef Steak Dinner fundraiser at 7 p.m. on April 27 at the South Brunswick Senior Center in the municipal complex, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Vegetarian options will also be available. Tickets are $50 per person and include filet mignon, bread, pasta, antipasto, dessert and…

  • Items are needed for rummage sale

    The North Brunswick Humane Association is seeking gently used items for its annual rummage sale and flea-market fundraiser. No books, televisions, electronic equipment, exercise equipment or furniture will be accepted. To make arrangements to drop off donated items, contact Sharon at [email protected]. Vendor inquiries should be directed to Eileen Lorner at 732-220-1320 or [email protected]. Spaces…

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