MOUNTAINSIDE — The Scotch Plains and Mountainside Public Libraries’ Career Networking Group presents “Are you working for free? Don’t be taken advantage of: become a smart job seeker and learn your rights” on Monday, Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mountainside Public Library. The plot of the The Internship, a recent comedy film […]
TRENTON – Sustainable Jersey recently announced that $380,000 has been awarded through the Sustainable Jersey Small Grants program. Sixty-two grants will be accepted by New Jersey towns for sustainability projects at the Annual Sustainable Jersey Awards Luncheon on Nov. 19, at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City. The program is […]
RAHWAY — On Monday Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m., Rahway Public Library will host “Your Personal Carbon Footprint,” a workshop and discussion lead by Dr. Laura Knipmeyer. Get past the questions like “Paper or plastic?” and determine for yourself which daily living choices have the greatest impact on the environment. Your personal carbon footprint calculator […]
SUMMIT — Author and Historian William B. Styple, will speak to the Old Guard of Summit at its meeting, 10 a.m., Oct. 8. His topic will be “McClellan’s Other Story – The Political Intrigue of Col. Thomas M. Key.” Kentucky-born Colonel Thomas Marshall Key served as a “Confidential Aide” on the staff of Major General George […]
SPRINGFIELD – The New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center and Springfield Free Public Library have partnered to bring TBBC’s no-cost services to the library. TBBC’s services, known as the “Outspoken Library,” serve New Jersey residents who cannot read standard print or who cannot hold a book or turn the pages of a […]
ELIZABETH — Gary S. Horan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of Directors of Trinitas Health and Trinitas Regional Medical Center has announced six changes in the institution’s management and organization. The senior leaders hail from communities throughout Union and Monmouth counties as well as nearby New York state. “The Boards and I are […]
UNION — Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are being asked to join a day-long effort on Oct. 10, designed to increase awareness about safe driving behaviors and keep the State’s roadways fatality free for one-day. Known as Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day, the national initiative was designed to unite the country […]
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Free Public Library will present the second film in its Fall lunchtime series, “Even More Recent Hits!!” on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. The series will continue on Monday, Oct. 28 and will conclude on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Admission is free. Patrons can bring a brown bag lunch to the program, and […]
ELIZABETH — A Plainfield man has been indicted on a murder charge in connection with the beating death of his infant son, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced yesterday. A Union County grand jury returned the indictment against Michael Bell, 35, on Friday. Bell’s 4-month-old son, Zion, was found seriously injured in a […]
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced a new class called “Preserve the Harvest,” conducted by experts from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County. “With New Jersey’s rich tradition of home gardening, Preserve the Harvest is a great opportunity for Union County residents to learn the basics of safely […]