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Dr. Richard Noonan, outgoing superintendent of the Madison school district, shares some photos of projects the district completed during his six years on the job. Noonan was honored during the Board of Education meeting Tuesday evening.
Photo by Christy Potter Kass

Madison Superintendent Dr. Richard Noonan Honored at Board of Education Meeting By Christy Potter Kass
9/2/2010

MADISON, NJ – In a moment described by Board President Lisa Ellis as "bittersweet," the Madison Borough Board of Education bid farewell on Tuesday night to Dr. Richard Noonan, superintendent, who has resigned his position and will be moving to Pennsylvania. "You’ve been our superintendent for six years, and we have accomplished so much over the cour.... Continue | More stories

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Letters to the Editor : September 2010 By Ellen Dickson
9/1/2010
Union County Board of "Chosen" Freeholders: Government We Cannot Afford

Does the idea of a board of "Chosen" Freeholders seem antiquated to you, a holdover from colonial times? Is your town better off sending money to the County so they can come back and fix your roads on their tim....
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Madison Candidates : 2010 The Alternative Press invites all candidates running for the June 8th Primary to submit candidate statements beginning on April 25th.
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Guest Opinion Column By Dr. Salvatore Pizzuro 8/30/2010 The State Education Department Fiasco and the Need for Rational Decision-Making Brett Schundler is not the first victim of the Christie movement that combines an aggressive attempt to control all forms of government, including the courts, coupled with an effort to deny all responsibility f.... Continue \| Prior columns

	It's Kinetic By Therese Crowley 8/2/2010 Turkey Heart What is up with the wild turkeys? Last week we talked about the New Providence turkey stopping traffic - so Saturday morning, a friend of mine who lives out by Pingry thought she was heading .... Continue \| Prior columns

	A Little Joe By Joe Narciso 7/26/2010 15 This has the potential to be an unpopular "A Little Joe" column. I know I am going to grind some gears with this one, but I can’t .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Because I Said So By Stacey Maisch 8/30/2010 Just Beachy If someone had said, "Life’s a beach," to me about ten years ago, it would have conjured up images of calm days sitting in the sun.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Biz Buzz By Peggy McHale 8/23/2010 Opening the Books Sharing the company’s finances with your organization might seem like a bad idea at first, but the benefits to your organization c.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Broadway Banter By Shayne Austin Miller 8/16/2010 Broadway Update Broadway Update is a chance for you to hear about interesting developments on The Great White Way. In this edit.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Career RX By Lisa Chenofsky Singer 9/2/2010 Overwhelmed at Work? Are you overwhelmed at work? You are probably not alone. With corporate restructuring and rightsizing, more work is left for fewer.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Cinema Update By Raymond Valinoti, Jr. 8/30/2010 Review of Eat Pray Love I must confess that I have never read Elizabeth Gilbert’s semi-autobiographical memoir Eat Pray Love. But you don’t have .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Coffin's Corner for Education By Stephen Coffin 7/1/2010 Tax Expenditure Limits (TELs) Take Their Toll on Education The major question confronting New Jersey’s educational system is most likely whether the state should implement a 2.5% cap on.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Common Ground By Rev. Paula Roper 6/3/2010 A Celebration of Three Religious Traditions The end of May marks important Holy Days for three religions. Each of these traditions has wonderful stories about their founding..... Continue \| Prior columns

	Dad in the Box Humor by John Christmann 8/31/2010 Boy Meets Grill The best product ever manufactured, aside from the ubiquitous church key, has to be the Weber grill. It has no power cord, it has .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Dear Debby By Dear Debby 8/31/2010 Dirty and Desperate Dear Debby, My housekeeper does a really bad job. I’ve tried showing her nicely where the dust is.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Fit is the New Thin By Dr. Donald DeFabio 8/19/2010 Six Pack Abs Six pack abs are the envy of many and construed as synonymous with a strong core. Let’s review how you can get .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Framed By Michael Tcheyan 6/12/2010 Summit Public Arts Cocktail Party This Week; Three Public Artists Currently on Exhibit This Thursday June 17th beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Summit Public Art Committee is holding an informationa.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Jersey Junction: Where Policy and Politics Meet By Richard A. Lee 8/31/2010 New Jersey’s $400 Million Gaffe Provides A Lesson for Lawmakers When a clerical error seemingly costs a state $400 million in federal education funding, there are plenty of lessons to be learned.... Continue \| Prior columns

	On The Road By Jennifer Jean Miller 8/27/2010 Great New Jersey Staycation Destinations – Gateway National Park at Sandy Hook It’s hard to believe the summer is coming to a close and Labor Day is right around the corner, with a return to.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Pigskins, Pucks, and Picks By Kevin Baumer 9/2/2010 The Giants Will Look Very Similar on Offense This Year The Giants will look very similar on offense to last year, but they’re not without questions. The Giants must be able to run the b.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Real Estate Today By Mary Ann Walsh and Barbara Mulcahy 7/3/2010 10 Time-Saving Tips to Take the Stress Out of Moving When it comes to moving, a little preparation goes a long way. Our experience as your local, real estate experts tells us that ton.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Senior Sense By Lisa Bayer 6/29/2010 What Do "Nana" and Michael Jackson Have In Common? It may seem silly to think that the King of Pop and your grandmother have anything in common, but they actually might. Recently, w.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Simply Spotlight By Alexander Wallick 8/7/2010 Touring the Provinces Exciting summer theatre continues throughout our area and up and down the east coast. Years ago, when New York theatres were dark .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Stern Eats By Arthur J. Stern 6/17/2010 Dine with a Few Good Men, the NYC Elite and Raise Money for our Heroes On Wednesday, June 30, 2010, the New York City Marine Corp Council (www.nycmcc..... Continue \| Prior columns

	Student Views: Exposing the Issues of Adolescence By Melissa Pagano 6/28/2010 BP Oil Spill Engulfs the Gulf As BP "remodels" our already massacred world, they are less than forthcoming about the health consequences of the massive oil.... Continue \| Prior columns

	The Balancing Act By Diane Lang 4/19/2010 Moms Reentering the Workforce: Making the Right Choice As a therapist and life coach, I’ve seen firsthand how hard women are on themselves. Mothers are constantly asking themselves impo.... Continue \| Prior columns

	The Mommy's Review By Lauryn Shapiro 8/16/2010 Create Your Child’s Dream Room with Mo’s Murals! The Perks: Mo’s Murals is a new business run by a professional, enthusiastic, an.... Continue \| Prior columns

	The Shapiro Report By Michael M. Shapiro 6/2/2010 Let’s Slash Municipal Costs Why are municipalities and government bodies continuing to spend a fortune in legal advertisements in hard copy newspapers? The St.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Winespeak By Ivan Ruiz 7/21/2010 "I" is for Italy’s "Summer Whites" Italy is among the world’s oldest wine producing nations. It can also claim what is unquestionably the most diverse array of wine .... Continue \| Prior columns


	Colonial Crossroads Chapter’s Disaster Action Team Responds to 26 Disasters Last Year and Prepares for Current Hurricane Season By Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross 9/2/2010 The Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to 26 disasters this past year offering temporary shelter, psychological first aid, mobile unit feeding, financial assistance and emergency personnel canteening – most recently responding to a .... Continue \| More stories



Toast the New York Jets 2010 Season at Jets Uncorked Cabernet Sauvignon Release Party at Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, September 11th By Gary’s Wine & Marketplace 9/2/2010 Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, an established leader in the fine wine & spirits business will host a special wine tasting of Jets Uncorked, a 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon made exclusively for the team. The New York Jets created the limited edition wine through a partnership with .... Continue \| More stories



	The Madison Autumn Farmers’ Market Moves to Staples Plaza on September 2nd By DDC 9/2/2010 Thanks to the sponsorship of Whole Foods Market, the Madison Autumn Farmers’ Market will relocate to Staples Plaza once a week on Thursdays, beginning on September 2nd and lasting through the end of October. Construction of the renovation of Lincoln Place in downtown Madison bega.... Continue \| More stories



Chabad Center Offers Jewish Photo Art Calendars to the Public for Upcoming New Year By Chabad of SE Morris County 9/1/2010 Just in time for the upcoming Jewish New Year, Chabad of SE Morris County has published a new Jewish Photo Art Calendar for the upcoming Jewish year of 5771 (2010-11), and is offering complementary calendars to the general public. The Jewish Art Calendar, whi.... Continue \| More stories



	Tai Chi Classes at Grace Madison in September By Grace Church 9/1/2010 Beginning Monday Sept. 13 and continuing through the fall, instructor Brian Coffey offers Tai Chi Classes at Grace Church, 4 Madison Ave at Kings Rd. Beginners (10:15-11:15) will learn the easy & graceful Sun Style form (or choreography) of.... Continue \| More stories



	Limited Pre-K and Kindergarten Openings Remain at Learning Lab By The Learning Lab 9/1/2010 The Learning Lab has limited openings available in the afternoon Kid’s Club Kindergarten Enrichment program. The program, which runs through the school year, meets three days per week for 2 ½ hours per day. Using exciting themes and hands-on learning activities.... Continue \| More stories



Non-Member Registration for Fall Classes at the Madison Area YMCA By Madison Area YMCA 8/31/2010 The Madison Area YMCA has announced its Fall 2010 Session registration for Non-Members, which begins Tuesday, August 31, at 9:00 am, in person only. You don’t have to be a member to enjoy all the Y has to offer this fall. Most classes and programs for both ch.... Continue \| More stories



	Tamara Tunie Featured in The Shakespeare Theatre’s All’s Well That Ends Well By The Shakespeare Theatre 8/31/2010 William Shakespeare’s comedy All’s Well That Ends Well kicks-off the fall portion of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s 2010 Season beginning with performances on September 15 and continuing through Octobe.... Continue \| More stories



Madison Police Blotter By Madison Police Department 8/31/2010 On August 25, 2010 at approximately 7:43 a.m., Ptl. Chad Rybka arrested 22 year old Dulce Jimenez of a Dover N.J. on the strength of a $954.00 Rockaway warrant. Ptl. Rybka had randomly run Jimenez’s license plate on Madison Ave when the warrant was discovered. She was ultimately arrested and turned over to th.... Continue \| More stories



	Family Fun Day at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, September 11th By Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 8/30/2010 On Saturday, September 11th from 1 pm to 3 pm help celebrate Madison’s local Colonial Hero, Luke Miller’s Birthday during Family Fun Day at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. The Museum is helping the Madison Historical Soc.... Continue \| More stories



Free Artists’ Reception and Exhibition Being Hosted by Local Adult School, September 11th By Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park 8/30/2010 A wide variety of media will be featured at the free Artists’ Reception and Exhibition being hosted by the nonprofit Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park on September 11, 2010. The reception is being held at the Madison Public Library, Chase Room, 39 Keep Street, Madison, .... Continue \| More stories



Madison Chamber of Commerce and Madison PBA #92 to Host Car Show, October 2, 2010 By Madison Chamber of Commerce 8/29/2010 The Madison Chamber of Commerce and Madison P.B.A. #92 will host their 19th annual Car Show on Saturday, October 2. This popular event will run in conjunction with Madison’s downtown Bottle Hill Day street festival. The Car Show will be held in the parking l.... Continue \| More stories



Enrollment Underway at the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center By Madison Area YMCA 8/28/2010 It’s not too late to enroll for fall programs at the Madison Area YMCA’s F.M. Kirby Children’s Center with lots of choices offered for children 6 weeks old through 6th grade. Class openings remain in select programs. Kirby is a fun place for kids, with wonde.... Continue \| More stories



Poor Herbie’s Joins the Cheshire Home in Pep Rally for their Annual 5K Run By Poor Herbie’s 8/27/2010 Poor Herbie’s is hosting a Happy Hour Fundraiser to benefit the Cheshire Home. The happy hour fundraiser is on September 14, 2010 from 6 to 9 pm. All tips that evening, as well as a portion of the bar proceeds, will be donated to the Cheshire Home. Cheshire .... Continue \| More stories



	Borough Council Candidate McDowell: Let’s Talk! By McDowell for Madison Borough Council 8/27/2010 Starting on Thursday, September 9, Robert "Bob" McDowell, a Democratic candidate for Madison Borough Council, will be sitting outside or inside Drip on Main St. from 2:00 to 3:00 each Thursday afternoon and at Atlanta Bread from 10:30 to 11:30 each Saturday mor.... Continue \| More stories



The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Launches Fall Season With Shakespeare’s ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL By Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey 8/27/2010 William Shakespeare’s comedy All’s Well That Ends Well kicks-off the fall portion of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s 2010 Season beginning with performances on September 15 and continuing through October 10 at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. Seen for the first time in more than.... Continue \| More stories



	Madison Borough Council Votes in Favor of Creating an Assistant Borough Administrator Position; Jim Burnett Likely Candidate to Serve in the Role By Daniel Eckert 8/25/2010 MADISON, NJ - In a 5-1 vote the Madison Borough Council adopted an ordinance on Monday night to establish a salary range for a newly created Assistant Borough Administrator position. There were also plans to adopt a resolution to appoint curre.... Continue \| More stories



Madison Police Blotter By Madison Police Department 8/23/2010 On August 19, 2010 at approximately 2:07 A.M., Ptl. Luis Goncalves arrested 24 year old Kyle C. Ahneman of Oak Island N.C. and charged him with driving while intoxicated and careless driving. Ptl. Goncalves had observed Ahneman operating his vehicle in an unsafe manner while on Woodland Rd. Once stopped for t.... Continue \| More stories



Madison Area YMCA Announces New Classes and Fall Registration By Madison Area YMCA 8/21/2010 The Madison Area YMCA, located at 111 Kings Road in Madison, has announced its Fall 2010 Session registration. Priority registration for members begins Tuesday, August 24th at 7:30pm. Special advantages for members this fall include selecting their first choice classes with early access to .... Continue \| More stories



	Chatham Resident Kelly Boehmer Joins the The Learning Laboratory as New Tutor By The Learning Laboratory 8/20/2010 The Learning Laboratory, a tutoring and enrichment center in downtown Madison welcomes Kelly Boehmer as a new tutor. Ms. Boehmer is a resident of Chatham, New Jersey. She is a graduate of The College of New Jersey with a degree in Math, Science and Technology Education. She is ce.... Continue \| More stories



	Kirby Campers’ Summer Fun By Madison Area YMCA 8/20/2010 Summer is going strong at Camp Wantago at the Madison Area YMCA’s F.M. Kirby Children’s Center. Campers are enjoying summer activities galore including Bounce Around Day and outdoor Rock Wall Climbing. Select spaces remain throug.... Continue \| More stories



There is Still Time to Participate in the Blue Star Museum Program at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts By Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 8/19/2010 The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts encourages families of active military personal to take advantage of the Blue Star Museum Program before it comes to an end on Monday, September 6th . As a Blue Star Museum, METC offers free admission to all active service men, women and their familie.... Continue \| More stories



	Madison Organist Amanda Tsukamoto Performs Baroque Recital, August 20th By The Alternative Press Staff 8/19/2010 Amanda Tsukamoto of Madison will be the featured musician in the organ recital on Friday, August 20th from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm at Grace Episcopal Church, Madison Avenue at Kings Road in Madison. This concert is a part of the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey’s 2.... Continue \| More stories



	Great Wines of the Americas: A Special Wine Tasting Event for the Benefit of the New Philharmonic of New Jersey, September 15th By New Philharmonic of New Jersey 8/19/2010 Wine lovers and arts patrons will come together for a wine tasting benefit for the New Philharmonic of New Jersey on Wednesday, September 15th on the beautiful grounds of Giralda Farms in Madison. The event offers a unique opportunity for participants to sample.... Continue \| More stories



Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross Hosts an Oktoberfest on the Lawn Saturday, October 2nd By Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross 8/18/2010 SAVE the DATE for the Colonial Crossroads Chapter’s annual fall event on Saturday, October 2nd from 5:00 - 9:00pm. This year’s Oktoberfest will offer a selection of imported and domestic beers, accompanying hors d’oeuvres with a German flair, music and a sampling of fine wines for the oenop.... Continue \| More stories

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