A local state Assemblymen who played an integral role in proposed legislation designed to expand medial marijuana opportunities in the state said he’s not deterred by the bill’s failure to be voted on this week. The bill, A-10, was paired with another bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. The measures were scheduled to be put up for a vote on …
Read More »‘Mental Health Parity’ Bill Co-Sponsored By Danielsen Gets Legislative Approval
A bill co-sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) designed to expand health insurance coverage for behavioral health care services and enhance enforcement and oversight of mental health parity was approved March 26 by a vote of 73-3. The bill, A-2031, would require plans to provide coverage for medically necessary behavioral health care services and to meet the requirements of …
Read More »In Your Opinion: Human Relations Commission Serves A Purpose
By Gary Rosenthal. As you are aware we at the Human Relations Commission (HRC) especially the Chairman were not pleased with your recent editorial were you referred to the HRC as “Worthless”. I trust the recent comments which were made at a Township Council meeting were heard. Furthermore it was reflected that (incorrectly I might add) you could not find …
Read More »Life Story: Susan Comstock Durand, 82; Was Active In Township Government
Susan Comstock Durand, 82, died peacefully, surrounded by loving family, March 21 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport, Maine. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Charles and Esther Johnson Comstock. After marrying Charles Durand, Susan lived much of her life in New Jersey. She earned her Master’s Degree from Rutgers University and worked for over 40 …
Read More »Life Story: Rocco Peter Terranova, 55; Owned Frank’s Auto Body, Avid Outdoorsman
Rocco Peter Terranova, 55, passed away surrounded by his family on March 24 at St. Peter’s University Medical Center in New Brunswick. Mr. Terranova was born February 10, 1964 in Newark to the late Thomas and Patricia (Medeiros) Terranova. Rocco was raised in Irvington and relocated in his teens to Edison. He settled in Franklin Park, shortly after marrying his …
Read More »Life Story: Anthony Romano, 87; Long-Time College Professor
Anthony Romano of Somerset died March 24 at RWJUH at Somerville. He was 87. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Romano resided in Springfield, then Bridgewater moving to Somerset 15 years ago. Anthony received his BS degree from Adelphi University Long Island, N.Y. Continuing his education, he received his Master’s Degree from N.Y.U. Manhattan, N.Y. and his Ph.D. from Capella University. …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Bring Back MLB Outfielder Ramon Flores
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that former New York Yankees outfielder Ramon Flores has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “I feel good coming back to play again for the Patriots,” said Flores. “I spent some time with the team last year and it was a very good experience. I had a lot of fun. I’m going to do …
Read More »D&R Canal Commission Drops Support For Proposed Pedestrian Bridge Off Easton Avenue, Killing Project
Update: John Hutchison, the D&R Canal Commission’s executive director, shed more light on the issue. Hutchison said that at the March 20 commission meeting, it was learned that the new cost estimate for the bridge was $876,000, with a 10 percent contingency.
Read More »Quail Brook Senior Center Announces April Schedule
625 New Brunswick Rd. Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Variety of Board & Card Games (Monopoly, Po-Ke-No, Yahtzee, Dominoes & Checkers) – Available Monday to Friday. If you have a favorite game not listed that you would like to play, and/or if you are interested in starting a club featuring …
Read More »Central Jersey College Prep Model UN Team Wins Three Awards
Sponsored Content. CJCP’s Middle School Model UN team went to the Model United Nations Conference on Thursday through Saturday, March 28 – 30, 2019 to represent the countries of Malaysia and Andorra, and to celebrate international diplomacy.
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