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Berkeley Heights Planning Board Approves Erection of Two Canopy Structures at Berkeley Car Wash By Daniel Eckert
7/4/2009

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The owner of The Berkeley Car Wash on Springfield Avenue in Berkeley Heights received the Planning Board’s approval to put canvas canopy structures at the front and back of his car wash at a meeting on Wednesday night at the Berkeley Heights Municipal Building.

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Letters to the Editor : July 2009 By Patti Miller
7/2/2009 Oakwood Park (Referendum) Now

The Oakwood Park issue has been an unnecessarily divisive issue for our small town, an issue that can and should be resolved by the democratic process. If it is the will of the majority of th....
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Guest Opinion Column By Brooke Hern 6/30/2009 Oakwood Memorandum of Understanding At long last, the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between Union County and the Borough of New Providences has been released to th.... Continue \| Prior columns

	The Balancing Act By Diane Lang 6/28/2009 Stress Management: Dealing with Stress Every morning, I follow the same routine. I wake up, drink my coffee and put on the morning news. It’s a ritual I have grown to de.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Career RX By Lisa Chenofsky Singer 6/25/2009 What is Your Story? We all have a story. How we tell our story is critical for engaging the listener. How well do we typically know our audience befor.... Continue \| Prior columns

	On The Road By Jennifer Jean Miller 6/15/2009 In Appreciation of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra and the Classics I’m going to reiterate something which I had written in a previous column. We don’t necessarily have to cross the river to be expo.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Dad in the Box Humor by John Christmann 6/30/2009 Under My Thumb As the election in Iran boiled over into demonstrations and violence last month, we learned th.... Continue \| Prior columns

	A Little Joe By Joe Narciso 4/24/2009 What do you call a guy who...? So, what do you call a guy, who... ...at 44 years of age is celebrating 27 years of service in the.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Student Views: Exposing the Issues of Adolescence By Melissa Pagano 6/21/2009 High School Graduation The turmoil leading up to high school graduation is a chaos that teachers dread and students fear. The term "senioritis" implies t.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Jersey Junction: Where Policy and Politics Meet By Richard A. Lee 7/1/2009 Political Allies Don’t Always Sing in Tune In a symphony orchestra, each musician has a specific role, but as a group they work in unison toward a common goal – to make beau.... Continue \| Prior columns

	The Shapiro Report By Michael M. Shapiro 6/12/2009 Governor’s Race Highlights Lack of State News Sources As the Star-Ledger, New Jersey’s paper of record, becomes thinner and thinner and the number of State .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Coffin's Corner for Education By Stephen Coffin 6/23/2009 Give Traditional Public Schools the Same Autonomy Granted to Charter Schools Highlights Question: How do we change our state’s educational system such that.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Pigskins, Pucks, and Picks By Kevin Baumer 7/2/2009 Glen Sather, Back Where He Started Glen Sather just refuses to learn from his mistakes. One day after making possibly the best move of any team in the NHL this offse.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Stern Eats By Arthur J. Stern 5/15/2009 ABBOCCATO, Midtown Manhattan My work recently took me to Midtown Manhattan, where I had dinner in a fantastic Italian resta.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Winespeak By Ivan Ruiz 4/8/2009 Going Green: Organic Practices in Modern Winemaking Organic, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Agriculture, Bio-Dynamic...what does it all mean anyway? Are there any real differences? Consum.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Cinema Update By Raymond Valinoti, Jr. 6/20/2009 Review of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 I don’t object to remakes of older films if they are artistically justified. A good remake can provide a new and interesting slant.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Simply Spotlight By Alexander Wallick 6/30/2009 The Paper Mill Goes "The Full Monty" You’ll want to see it for Elaine Stritch, however the compan.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Because I Said So By Stacey Maisch 6/22/2009 Re-Entry I think my husband and I need a vacation to recover from our recent vacation. I was talking to.... Continue \| Prior columns

	The Mommy's Review By Lauryn Shapiro 6/28/2009 Rock out with MeeWee! The Perks: If you’re like me, these days you’ve been humming "Rubber Ducky, You’.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Dear Debby By Dear Debby 6/14/2009 Looking for Work Dear Debby, I am having a really hard time finding a job. I am overqualified for most jobs I am a.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Senior Sense By Lisa Bayer 5/28/2009 Personal Emergency Response Systems Promote Independence for Older Adults A personal emergency response system is a helpful tool that can allow vulnerable older adults to remain independently in their own.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Real Estate Today By Debbie Chang 6/22/2009 Short Sale A short sale occurs when the mortgage lender for a particular home agrees to go ahead with a sale where the proceeds do not fully .... Continue \| Prior columns



Before You Take the Plunge...Kessler Offers 10 Important Tips on Water Safety By Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation 7/4/2009 Summer is finally here and along with days spent at the pool, lake or ocean comes the increased risk of water-related injuries. In fact, diving is among the leading causes of spinal cord and traumatic head injuries in the United States today. "Diving is arguably the most dangerous thing a person can do in water," says Stev.... Continue
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Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Rahway, July 22 By County of Union 7/4/2009 The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announces that its next mobile paper-shredding program for personal documents will be available on Wednesday, July 22, in Rahway. "This mobile document-shredding service helps Union County residents eliminate clutter in their homes .... Continue
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UV and You, from Summit Medical Group By Summit Medical Group 7/4/2009 Summit Medical Group’s dermatologists and ophthalmologists want you to know that although each of us needs some exposure to the sun for good health, too much short- or long-term exposure to ultra-violet (UV) radiation can damage the skin and eyes. Depending on your risk, even one severe sun.... Continue
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Chatham Borough Community Television Announces Marathon Showing of Great Reunion Videos for the July 4th Holiday By Chatham Borough Community Television 7/4/2009 Chatham Borough Community Television will be celebrating the July 4th Holiday by running a marathon broadcast of Great Reunion videos. The Great Reunions are reunions of Chatham High School graduates. The videos cover the Great Reunion of 1985 (prior to the merger of the Bo.... Continue
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Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park Seeks Board of Trustee Candidates By Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park 7/4/2009 The Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park is currently seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Board of Trustees. Candidates must have a strong interest in lifelong learning, be willing to serve in a volunteer capacity and be able to attend 8 – 10 evening board meeting.... Continue
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Saint Barnabas Medical Center, One of Only 15 Hospitals Nationwide, Recognized with Excellence Awards for Women’s Health and Maternity Care By Saint Barnabas Medical Center 7/4/2009 Saint Barnabas Medical Center recently announced that the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings organization ranked it among the top 5% in the nation for Women’s Health quality outcomes, recognized by the 2009/2010 Women’s Health Excellence Award™. It also earned the Maternity Care Excellence Award™, and is the only hospital in New Jersey to be ranked among the top 10% in the nation for maternity care for the seventh co.... Continue
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	College of Saint Elizabeth Offers a Summer’s Day of Culture By College of Saint Elizabeth 7/4/2009 The College of Saint Elizabeth (CSE), 2 Convent Road, Morristown, New Jersey, invites community members to enjoy a day of culture on campus. Guests can visit the current art exhibit, The Great Swamp: Flora, Fauna, Etcetera, in the Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery, located in the Annunciation Center. They can then attend a performance under the stars of The Tempest, presented by The.... Continue
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	American Red Cross Offers Health and Safety Classes During the Summer By American Red Cross 7/4/2009 Take advantage of a slower schedule this summer and learn a life-saving skill through the Colonial Crossroads and Millburn-Short Hills Chapters of the American Red Cross. New classes are constantly being added to the schedule so be sure to check our websites at www.ccnjredcross.org and www.mshredcross.org t.... Continue
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New Providence Project Graduation Success Credited to Municipal Alliance and Local Organizations By New Providence Project Graduation 7/4/2009 The New Providence Class of 2009 Project Graduation was a fantastic success. Over 150 newly graduated teenagers and young adults partied long into the night at Fairleigh Dickinson University. The drug-free and alcohol-free celebration included a DJ, Airbrush Tattoo Artist, Giant Inflatable Twister, Sumo Suits, Racquetball, Human Velcro Wall, Swimming, Hypnotist, Massage Therapists, Volleyball and much more! Continue
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	Visions 2009 - A Multimedia Group Show by Six NJ Artists at Overlook Hospital in Summit By Visions 2009 7/4/2009 A multimedia group show by six New Jersey artists is currently taking place from now through August 15, 2009 at the Overlook Hospital Gallery, 99 Beauvoir Avenue in Summit, New Jersey. The exhibit, which features 90 artworks, is free and open to the public 24/7. Artwork is for sale and a portion of the proceeds goes to cancer research. Continue
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Bramnick Holds Second Annual Photo Contest By Office of Assemblyman Jon Bramnick 7/4/2009 Assemblyman Jon Bramnick announced his Second Annual Summer Photo Contest in hopes of encouraging amateur photographers to capture the beauty of New Jersey. There will be three categories for this year’s competition: New Jersey Shore, State Parks and Wildlife. The contest is open to all ages and entries will be accepted until the Sept. 4 deadline. Contestants should submit their work via email to Continue
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	Essex County Executive Announces Second Phase of Demolition of Old Essex County Hospital Center Buildings By The Alternative Press Staff 7/4/2009 Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (center) announced on Wednesday, July 1st plans to remove two more buildings that are part of the Old Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove. The phase 2 demolition project is already underway and is part of the County Executive’s initiative to redevelop the former hospital complex property into a 90-acre park. With the C.... Continue
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Celebrate Our Nation’s Birthday Safe and Sober, Says AAA By AAA 7/4/2009 AAA New Jersey urges motorists to celebrate responsibly by not drinking and driving this Fourth of July weekend. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), alcohol is the single largest cause of traffic-related fatalities in the U.S. In 2007, 31 percent of all traffic fatalities (12,998) involved an impaired driver with a blood alcohol concentration (B.... Continue
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