Tag: Johnson & Johnson
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Milltown mayor remembered for making strides in women’s politics
MILLTOWN – Gloria Bradford was decades ahead of her time. She was the first woman to run for and elected to the Milltown Council; the first woman elected as mayor of Milltown; and the longest serving mayor in the borough’s history, serving 13 years from 1999 to 2012. “It was no easy feat,” recalled Former…
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Hopewell Valley Arts Council celebrates first year of The Junkyard
The Hopewell Valley Arts Council hosted its first upcycle outdoor art exhibition, The Junkyard, transforming Woolsey Park into a temporary tented sculpture garden. Expected to be an annual event, The Junkyard is a family-friendly celebration of artistic ingenuity while raising awareness about the need to protect our environment, proving that “one man’s trash is another’s…
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Former mayor Marvin Reed, Seward Johnson Jr. featured in new book
Former Princeton Borough Mayor Marvin Reed and the late Seward Johnson II are featured in a recently-released book focused on business and nonprofit leadership. Author Curt Weeden, former Johnson & Johnson vice president, writes about how Reed and Johnson influenced a listing of leadership principles and practices included in the book, “6 Pathways to Leadership…
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Johnson & Johnson exec to raise money for Princeton Y by attempting chin-up world record
Local Johnson & Johnson senior executive Bart Talloen is going to try to make history again: on Aug. 27, he will attempt an unofficial world record for the most chin-ups in three minutes while raising money for the Princeton Family YMCA. On Talloen’s 55th birthday in 2018, he completed 489 push-ups in 10 minutes –…
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Princeton Day School welcomes new members
The Princeton Day School (PDS) Board of Trustees welcomed five new members. “I am delighted that we have been able to recruit such a talented group of new trustees, with impressive experience in science, finance, culture and education, as well as strong connections to Princeton Day School,” Dr. Rebecca Bushnell, Class of 1970, chair of…
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HomeFront to hold Rock and Roll for Hope as a virtual fundraiser
It didn’t take long for HomeFront officials to realize that the COVID-19 pandemic was going to throw a wrench into its signature Rock and Roll for Hope 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Run/Walk fundraiser, set for June 7. Social distancing is in and crowds are out, which threatened to scuttle HomeFront’s 12th annual fundraiser for…
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NAACP branch will hold dinner theater event on Nov. 11
The NAACP Metuchen Edison Piscataway Area Branch will hold its 2018 Dinner Theatre Event from 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Monarch Banquet Hall, 77 Queen Road, Iselin section of Woodbridge. The group will honor future female leaders under the age of 30. The life and work of Zora will be brought to life on stage…
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North Brunswick begins veteran street naming program for 2018
NORTH BRUNSWICK – With springtime weather around the corner, North Brunswick began its Veteran Street Sign Program for 2018 with two celebrations on April 9. The late Joseph J. Rosta was born on May 7, 1916, and lived in the New Brunswick area before moving to Stockton Place in North Brunswick in 1951. Stockton Place now…
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Lifelong residents of North Brunswick honored with street signs bearing their names
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Three street naming ceremonies were held on Oct. 2 to honor local veterans. Parillo Way bears a sign at the intersection of Orchard Street and Princess Drive for the late John Dominick Parillo. Schembri Way was marked at the intersection of Edwin Street and Truman Place for the late Angelo Schembri. Smith…