“Summer of ‘09” To Be Best Ever In Woodbridge

By Mayor John McCormac
The “Summer of ‘09” looks to be the best ever in Woodbridge… which is why I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the great events and happenings coming to Woodbridge this summer.
Let’s start with Saturdays in downtown Woodbridge with the kick-off of the “bigger and better” open-air Farmer’s Market [...]

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Stimulus Money Will Create Jobs And Ease Property Taxes

By Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski
The Obama administration deserves a lot of credit for the Federal Stimulus Program. This program not only gave a boost to the economy overall, but helped put many New Jerseyans to work making much needed improvements to our transportation infrastructure.  Unfortunately though, the bulk of that money has been designated for [...]

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The Anointed Con

By James Devine
I intended to title this article, ‘The Anointed One,’ but a typo offered a much smarter name to go identify with the GOP establishment’s purpose behind its intended coronation.
I thought the argument of inevitability was ridiculous when Hillary Clinton used it in the early primaries last year. It is no less of a [...]

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Support Groups Can Help You Through the Financial Meltdown

 By Christopher Kosseff and Theresa Miskimen 
If you are experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety, aren’t sleeping or eating well, and are worried over how the economic meltdown may be impacting you and your family, you may benefit from the local support groups conducted by mental health organizations throughout the state. 
Professionally-run support groups can play [...]

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Does Marriage Need Saving?

 By James J. Devine
Divorce and adultery are severe threats to the institution of marriage, as well as to the ‘nuclear family’ we once believed was ‘normal’ in America.
A group based in New Jersey called the National Organization for Marriage is not paying any attention to those problems however, because in politics as in marketing, sex [...]

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Volunteer To Fight Cancer

 On the evening of Friday, June 12, volunteers from the American Cancer Society will be joining forces with residents of Clark and surrounding communities in reach of a goal that is common to nearly everyone: the goal is to eliminate the human suffering that is caused by cancer. Relay For Life of Clark is a [...]

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Moving Forward With School Funding Reform

 By Assemblyman Joseph Vas
Six years ago when I ran for the Assembly, one of my objectives was to strengthen our public schools. For years, the Legislature sought a solution to the oft-controversial process of allocating state tax dollars to New Jersey’s 616 school districts. Whereas our State Constitution mandates a “thorough and efficient” education for [...]

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April Is “Youth Month” In Woodbridge

 Recreational Activities, Health & Fitness Programs, And Educational Events Showcase Youth Month 
By Mayor John McCormac
Just like kids growing out of their wardrobe, the 2009 Woodbridge Township Youth Month celebration has expanded with more exciting events and programs for kids and young adults than ever before.   
This year, our township-wide Youth Month gets started on April [...]

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Bringing Home Help For Seniors

By John S. Wisniewski
It’s not easy being a homeowner these days. The economic crisis is hitting everyone hard. Rising property taxes, home maintenance fees and the ever skyrocketing cost of living are putting many New Jersey families at financial risk. And for senior citizens living on fixed incomes, the threat of loosing or [...]

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Where’s The Help For New Jersey Small Businesses?

By Laurie Ehlbeck
The financial crisis that began on Wall Street and spread to Detroit and corporate America has officially found its way to Main Street. The tsunami battering our economy has now breached the largest and most important segment of our economy—America’s entrepreneurs. Small business owners are hunkering down, worrying about sales, cutting back on [...]

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War Of Words: Is Nature Still Relevant?

by Michele S. Byers, Executive Director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation.
It is a sad sign of how far we’ve become removed from the natural world that even our language is shifting away from biology and toward technology. The clearest example yet comes in the form of the Oxford Junior Dictionary.
The Oxford [...]

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The Latino Leadership Alliance Of New Jersey Has Got To Change Its Name

By James J. Devine
When one of a handful of Hispanic state lawmakers announced he would not seek re-election, the leader of the Middlesex County Democratic Party reportedly said, “nobody from the Latino community has shown an interest in that seat…”
Although South Amboy Mayor John T. O’Leary has been campaigning for the seat held by Assemblyman [...]

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League Of Women Voters Pays Tribute During Women’s History Month

During March, Women’s History Month, the League of Women Voters of the Union Area is paying tribute to the achievements of women past and present in the communities where our members live—Union, Cranford, Linden and surrounding towns.
We are proud to take note of contributions by League members and other women in our towns, throughout Union [...]

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Economic Challenges Have More Families And Businesses Turning To Libraries For Help

By Norma E. Blake
During the past year, over 100,000 New Jersey residents lost their jobs, adding their names to a list that was already well over 200,000. Many families in our state are facing economic challenges, some for the first time. Businesses, both large and small, are closing their doors as their revenue [...]

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THE UN-COMFORT ZONE with Robert Wilson

Defeating the De-Motivator
The sweet strains of a Puccini aria cut through the Saturday night clatter of the busy Italian restaurant in New York City, but it wasn’t coming from the aging voice of the Sicilian baritone who was hired to belt out favorites like Funiculi-Funicula.  It was a soprano whose crystal clear voice filled the room.  Within moments all [...]

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