• Maria A. Scordo

    Mrs. Scordo, 83, of Milltown, died Dec. 2, 2009, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Her husband, Natale Scordo, died in 1998. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John and Theresa Scordo of Allentown; two daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and John Bredin of Milltown and Angela and John Terrizzi of North Brunswick; and seven…

  • Bills in state Legislature could have unwanted results

    There are two bills in the state Legislature dealing with foreclosures that could severely impact our communities. The first proposed law, A-3246, requires that the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) “create a program to assist municipalities in purchasing foreclosed properties for affordable house use.” The companion bill, A-3247, proposes to encourage the…

  • Don’t let Old Man Winter sap you

    As fall turns to winter and temperatures plunge, we remember how expensive it is to heat our homes. But you may not know that the New Jersey Office of Clean Energy (NJOCE) can help homeowners increase the energy efficiency of their homes. An energy efficient home is less expensive home to heat. Heating and cooling…

  • Veterans to commemorate victory at Battle of the Bulge

    Veterans of World War II are a fading commodity. I am a veteran of that war and fought in the Battle of the Ardennes, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. I was born in Germany and, as a Jew, had to leave to save my life. After immigrating to America, the U.S. Army…

  • Open Door appreciates support given at Thanksgiving

    On behalf of the board of trustees, volunteers and clients of Freehold Area Open Door, I would like to thank the community for their generous outpouring of donations for Thanksgiving. On Nov. 22 many of our regular volunteers were joined by two dozen students to pack 419 dinner boxes, which fed 1,500 individuals. These were…

  • Fertilizer regulation for the common good

    What makes good sense for Atlantic and Burlington counties could also benefit the 17 counties in between. Assembly Bill 4193 is a science based bill that creates consistent regulation for towns looking to manage residential and commercial fertilizer applications. The bill is sponsored by Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli (D-3) in response to an often unscientific…

  • It’s high time a medical marijuana bill is passed

    Coda • GREG BEAN Most families in this country have lost a loved one to cancer, and while each experience is different, most share some characteristics, especially if the loved one undergoes chemotherapy. In my family, my mother and father both died of lung cancer. My mother smoked for almost 50 years, but gave it…

  • Investors await court hearing

    The Madoff Coalition for Investor Protection has announced that numerous briefs have been filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York in opposition to the trustee’s motion for an order upholding the trustee’s determination denying customer claims for amounts listed on their last account statement. According to a press release from the…

  • COLUMBUS NEWS: From the Dec. 10 edition

    Peg Traino Tel: 298-7476     [email protected]    The Hedding Methodist Senior Youth Posse is offering the following holiday help for parents:    Parents’ Night Out — Saturday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. Call Audrey Quinn for more information, 609-518-7572. If possible, please pre-register but drop-ins will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the Senior Youth Posse…

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