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    The Farm Bill: What’s in it for New Jersey land use? MICHELE S. BYERS A fter more than two years of debate, Congress has finally passed the Agricultural Act of 2014, better known as the Farm Bill. So what does it mean for the Garden State? The quick answer is that the Farm Bill affects…

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    The morning moon, as photographed in Manalapan. IRENE P.

  • Eat plant-based foods, exercise for good health

    I hope John Cisna, the Iowa science teacher who ate nothing but McDonald’s food for three months, isn’t trying to convince his students that it’s wise to eat fast food on a regular basis. It’s worth noting that many of the items Mr. Cisna ate were not the nuggets and burgers that fast food customers…

  • South Brunswick police accepting applications

    The South Brunswick Police Department will conduct a competitive entrance examination for the position of police officer at 6 p.m. March 10 at South Brunswick High School, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. All applicants must be a resident of New Jersey; 18-35 years of age; a U.S. citizen; in good health;…

  • Vocalists can apply for competition scholarship

    Applications are being accepted for the eighth annual Voices For Hope Northeast Region vocal competition scholarship for those ages 11-19. Voices For Hope, combining music and community outreach, gives aspiring vocalists an opportunity to use their talent and love of singing to benefit those in need, while also giving themselves an opportunity to win a…

  • Local volunteer treated to a ‘Knight’ in his honor

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A local resident who for many years has volunteered to help his community is being recognized upon his election to the executive board of the New Jersey State Council Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus St. Cecilia’s Council No. 7046 hosted a dinner Feb. 15 to congratulate Vincent Tavormina on his…

  • Dinner to benefit Metlar-Bodine House

    The Fellowship for Metlar House will host its 23rd annual dinner auction to benefit the Metlar-Bodine House Museum on April 5 at the Fireside Room, Busch Dining Hall, Rutgers University’s Busch Campus, 608 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway. Doors open at 5 p.m. for an hour-long reception, accompanied by hors d’oeuvres and a pasta station. The live…

  • Holt will not seek ninth term as congressman

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Rep. Rush Holt U.S. Rep. Rush Holt announced this week he will not seek re-election to Congress. The eight-term Democratic congressman from central New Jersey made the announcement in a Feb. 18 email to supporters, explaining that his decision was based on a “variety of reasons, personal and professional, all…

  • Reserve now for bus trip to San Antonio

    Old Bridge AARP Chapter 4854 is sponsoring a bus trip to San Antonio, Texas, for 11 days and 10 nights from March 7-17. The cost is $899 per person, including motor coach transportation, hotel accommodations, 18 meals, guided tours, a cruise at San Antonio’s River Walk district, The Alamo, a tour of Lyndon B. Johnson’s…

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