• AARP supports Caregiver Tax-Credit Bill

    Caregiving is stressful and expensive — in more ways than one. The average American caregiver is a 49-yearold woman who works while taking care of her elderly mother struggling with Alzheimer’s or some other illness, maybe several. For the caregiver, it may be a labor of love, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t costly in…

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    A visit by a therapy dog to the Parsons Elementary School in North Brunswick on March 7 gave one first-grader a chance to do some hands-on learning. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Local officials laud flood insurance reforms

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Flood insurance legislation awaiting final approval in the U.S. Senate would bring significant relief to storm-impacted communities throughout central New Jersey, according to some local, state and federal officials. The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, which was resoundingly passed by the U.S. House of Representatives March 4, would place an…

  • Former Birdsall officials may forfeit $3.9 million

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A federal bankruptcy court judge will weigh in Monday on a proposed settlement in the Birdsall Services Group (BSG) case that would award $3.95 million to the now-defunct firm’s numerous outstanding creditors. The settlement, filed by counsel for BSG’s federally appointed bankruptcy trustee, Edwin Stier, would require 21 former company…

  • Towns want state to return millions in utility taxes

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Monmouth and Middlesex officials have joined a chorus of voices throughout New Jersey in calling on the state to turn more than $1 billion in energy receipts taxes over to the towns that deserve them. Middletown Township Committeeman Anthony Fiore said his governing body will consider a resolution on March…

  • Resident: Eatontown arboretum needs TLC

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer A n advocate for the F. Bliss- Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary in Eatontown is calling for an ad hoc committee to be formed to improve conditions at the 47-acre park. Sara Breslow, a member of the borough’s Environmental Commission, told the Township Committee during the Feb. 26 workshop meeting…

  • Schneider, council team kick off re-election bid

    By KENNY WALTER Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider, center, and current council members, from left, Michael Sirianni, Kate Billings, Joy Bastelli, Mary Jane Celli and John Pallone kick off their re-election campaign on March 6. KENNY WALTER/STAFF Members of the Long Branch City Council have had their fair share of challenges in their first term…

  • Irish eyes and ears focus on pipes and drums

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Frank Johnson and Kate Honan rehearse with other members of the Pipes and Drums of Barnegat Bay at the Christ Episcopal Church in Toms River on March 5. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Like a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, pipes-and-drums bands have long steered the Irish through times of celebration…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The New York Cosmos announced that the club’s Honorary President, Pelé, will join the team for its first game of the 2014 North American Soccer League (NASL) season on April 13 at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium at 5 p.m. The Cosmos host the Atlanta Silverbacks in a rematch of last year’s title game. The Cosmos…

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