Wednesday, February 20, 2013
If you see more JCP&L trucks in the area, don't be surprised. The company will be trimming vegetation along the roadways. Affected residents will be notified in advance.
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Wednesday, February 20
JCP&L will be paying a visit to Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights in the coming weeks as a part of the company's $24 million 2013 vegetation management program. The company successfully inspected and trimmed trees along nearly 4,000 miles of lines across its system in 2012, according to a JCP&L press release. To help maintain safe and reliable electric service, JCP&L regularly trims trees and conducts vegetation management work along its electric distribution lines on a four year cycle. “The vegetation management program is an important component of our annual investment in infrastructure to deliver reliable service to customers,” said Don Lynch, JCP&L president. “The severe weather events that our region has experienced over the…
Thursday, November 29, 2012
NJ Transit will provide update about resumption of service after test runs on Friday. Test trains will ensure systems are operating as intended, remove rust build-up.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
NJ TRANSIT announced on Wednesday that repairs to the Gladstone Branch of the Morris & Essex Lines will be completed on Friday, Nov. 30, with test trains scheduled to begin operations at that time. NJ TRANSIT will provide an update that day regarding the expected resumption of service. “While every NJ TRANSIT rail line sustained damage as a result of Sandy’s wrath, the Gladstone line was particularly hard-hit, with the heavy damage and unique challenges making repairs more timely and more difficult,” said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director James Weinstein. “I would again thank our customers for their patience and understanding during this difficult time.” The test trains are needed to ensure all of the systems are operating as intended and to…
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Noble, the Director of Account Management at M80, a social media agency, will speak about how social media influences elections.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The League of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit is hosting Stephanie Noble, a Director of Account Management at M80, a social media agency on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Social media is expanding information, knowledge and involvement. Ms. Noble will speak about “How Social Media Influences Elections.” The program will be held at the New Providence Memorial Library on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Ms. Noble has built an impressive history in digital media marketing and social media analysis. She contributed to Black Enterprise's development of the BE iPad app. She was a featured speaker at Sentiment Analysis Symposium 2010 in NYC. Ms. Noble has published new media educational pieces in Hispanic PR Social …
Thursday, September 13, 2012
TryCAN, a collaboration of Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit, other communities, offers programs for children with special needs, those needing special accommodation.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Editor's Note: The following information was submitted to Patch by TryCAN. Youth with special needs and those who could use just a little help and encouragement are welcome to now register for several programs being offered again this fall by the Summit Community Programs and coordinated by TryCAN. Our experienced coaches and instructors are excited to return to help our youth develop skills that may allow them to pursue a sport or activity further, or simply provide them with a meaningful recreation experience. These popular and affordable classes, open to both residents and non-residents, also use the assistance of trained teen Peer Mentors from local middle and high schools to help participants fully participate in the classes, learn…
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Union County Freeholders pull the plug on MusicFest, saving at least 42 county employees from being laid off. From police reports to council decisions, here's a look at the top news for the last week
Faced with at least 42 layoffs and the possibility of additional job cuts, county officials decided to cancel the annual MusicFest held in Clark's Oak Ridge Park."A consensus was reached by the Freeholder Board (March 8) following numerous fiscal committee meetings, union negotiations and departmental meetings," the press release stated. The Board also canceled the Union County Rhythm and Blues by the Brook. County officials say the cuts will save approximately $1.2 million. In other news around the county: BERKELEY HEIGHTS On Saturday, March 11, Berkeley Heights Police Officers responded Ralph Pl., Branko Rd. and Ridge Dr. to investigate three separate residential burglaries. Investigations revealed all three residences were forcibly …
Sunday, March 11, 2012
From the St. Patrick's Day parade to budget approvals and state-championship clashes, it was a busy week around the county.
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
The weekend was dominated by Saturday's Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade, where thousands of revelers gathered for the "wearin' of the green". Elsewhere around the county, news included the approval of the Clark municipal budget, the Summit High hockey team claiming the school's first state championship. Read more newsworthy reports below: BERKELEY HEIGHTS/NEW PROVIDENCE It's a merger! We've combined the New Providence and Berkeley Heights Patches to created an even more robust online experience for readers and advertisers across the entire community. The New Providence-Berkeley Heights Patch reflects our tracking of local news, business and feedback from the three bordering towns in our coverage area. Yes, that means you too …
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Public-run facilities are ranked lower than private nursing homes, but some supporters praise the care. Runnells Specialized Hospital in Berkeley Heights scored favorably in the ratings.
Joan Grimes of Rockaway in Morris County wasn’t satisfied with the private nursing home where her husband was living. The place looked magnificent. Its main lounge featured a fireplace, piano and chandelier. Patients’ rooms were carpeted. The halls were decorated with paintings. But Grimes felt her husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease, wasn’t getting enough medical attention. “I’m a nurse, so I kind of know what’s supposed to happen,’’ she said. Grimes asked her doctor to suggest another place. When he mentioned Morris View, she was not sure that was such a good idea. After all, Morris View is owned by Morris County and county-owned nursing homes come with somewhat of a stigma. That was more than two years ago and Grimes is glad she …
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Patch's weekly wrap-up of news from around the county captures what your friends and neighbors are talking about.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS/MOUNTAINSIDE On a routine patrol through the Watchung Reservation on Thursday, at 5:30 p.m., a Union County police officer spotted an empty alarm-company truck parked near Surprise Lake in the Watchung Reservation. The truck was open, with the driver's personal belongings in full view. Almost three hours later, when the driver had not returned, three officers and the Canine Unit of the Union County Sheriff's department began a search for the driver, who emerged from the woods at 9:30 p.m. stating that he had gone for a walk and got lost in the dark. False alarm. Officer Ed Ammerlaan, an 18-year veteran with the Berkeley Heights Police Department, was officially promoted to the rank of Sergeant at the Berkeley Heights …
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Elections, Veterans Day, big sports wins dominate the story in towns across Union County
Berkeley Heights Jeanne Kingsley, a 15-year resident of the town with a long list of experience working in finance, and incumbent Robert "Bob" Woodruff, former mayor of Berkeley Heights, were both elected Tuesday to fill the two open seats on the Berkeley Heights Township Council, defeating Democrats Stephen Yellin and Jamie Divine Cadavid. Kingsley finished with 1,494 votes, while Woodruff garnered 1,459 votes. Yellin received 819 and Divine Cadavid 569 votes. Woodruff said during his tenure as Mayor and in his current Council position, he has worked productively for the Township’s citizens and feels that his vast experience is important at this time. “These difficult times require steady stewardship from those entrusted with governance…
Dorothy Aliverto
6:02 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013
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