• NJ 2-1-1 provides resources for public concerning diabetes prevention

    NJ 2-1-1 provides resources for public concerning diabetes prevention

    WHIPPANY — NJ 2-1-1 is supporting the State of New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) in its effort to link New Jerseyans with community-based resources that are focused on dealing with a critical public health concern: preventing and managing diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, also commonly known as “adult onset” diabetes, is on the rise in…

  • Colts Neck officials offer insight into affordable housing situation

    Colts Neck officials offer insight into affordable housing situation

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Municipal officials who are dealing with a state-mandated obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing in the community brought residents up to date on the issue during a recent meeting. Township Committee members met with residents at the Conover Road Primary School in April.…

  • AAA survey sees Memorial Day auto travel at highest level since 2005

    AAA survey sees Memorial Day auto travel at highest level since 2005

    HAMILTON – Approximately 960,100 New Jersey residents will travel 50 miles or more for the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year, an increase of 1.7% compared to the  944,169 who traveled in 2015, according to the AAA. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 26 to Monday, May 30. AAA is…

  • 49th annual Newark Fireman’s Muster on June 5

    49th annual Newark Fireman’s Muster on June 5

    NEWARK – Everyone loves a parade and the sounds of a pipe and drum band, especially when it includes shiny fire trucks with sirens blasting. But that’s only part of the family festivities planned for the 49th annual Fireman’s Muster on Sunday, June 5, from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Newark Museum and across…

  • New guidelines in effect for boaters

    New guidelines in effect for boaters

    NEW YORK – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advising boaters throughout the New York/New Jersey area to make sure they follow the guidelines below this summer while they are cruising on their boats. “CBP wants all private boaters in the area to enjoy the summer boating season. With that, CBP asks private boaters…

  • Science, arts merge in MCVTS theater project

    Science, arts merge in MCVTS theater project

    Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) theater students will present “The STEAM Plays Project,” a collection of plays inspired by science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, June 2-4 and 9-11 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the MCVTS East Brunswick campus, 112 Rues Lane. The project is a collection of performances developed and…

  • Mail carrier operations will resume in Oceanport

    Mail carrier operations will resume in Oceanport

    The United States Postal Service announced they will resume mail carrier operations at the Oceanport Post Office on June 1. The Oceanport Post Office was temporarily closed after a fire in July of 2015. The Oceanport Post Office reopened in late January of this year, but mail carriers continued to report out of the Monmouth…

  • Lupus, chronic-disease sessions set at library

    Lupus, chronic-disease sessions set at library

    As part of its ongoing health-related programming, the Old Bridge Public Library will sponsor two upcoming events at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. A free six-week workshop series titled “Chronic Disease Self-Management” is scheduled for 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 7-July 19 (no session July 5). Those suffering from or caring for…

  • Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations during challenging summer months

    Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations during challenging summer months

    FAIRFIELD – The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to choose their day to give and help ensure blood is available for patients all summer long during its annual summer awareness campaign, sponsored by Suburban Propane. “Many Americans will be celebrating the unofficial start to summer this Memorial Day weekend, but seasonal activities…

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