Saturday, May 25, 2013
Planning a vacation or just a day trip? Patch has all the information on the Shore's best beaches
More than six months after Superstorm Sandy caused unprecedented damage to the Jersey Shore, the beaches will be open for Memorial Day Weekend and the summer. While certain access points and facilities might be closed as municipalities continue to work on restoration, for the most part, the beaches will be operational. The only beach that remains off limits to the public is Mantoloking. The borough was home to a breach that split Ocean County's northern barrier island in half and was one of the hardest hit communities in New Jersey during the storm. So as you prepare to stick your toes in the sand, are you wondering what will be accessible after Sandy? Need to know how much it will cost to buy badges to your favorite beach? Curious on …
Friday, May 24, 2013
Gov. Christie appeared at Seaside Heights boardwalk Friday to promote the Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is officially open for summer, Gov. Chris Christie said as he spent Friday morning in Seaside Heights promoting tourism in New Jersey. Early Friday, Christie appeared on NBC's Today Show, which broadcast its morning news program live from Seaside Heights. The governor later cut a ceremonial ribbon — a Guinness World Record at over five miles long — to officially declare the shore open. "It's an incredible day for New Jersey," Christie said in remarks. "I'm so thrilled that this morning we're here with the whole country welcoming the Jersey Shore back." After being battered by Superstorm Sandy, many businesses on the boardwalk are open and welcoming customers, though others continue to make repairs. Despite some grey …
Gov. Christie appeared at Seaside Heights boardwalk Friday to promote the Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is officially open for summer, Gov. Chris Christie said as he spent Friday morning in Seaside Heights promoting tourism in New Jersey. Early Friday, Christie appeared on NBC's Today Show, which broadcast its morning news program live from Seaside Heights. The governor later cut a ceremonial ribbon — a Guinness World Record at over five miles long — to officially declare the shore open. "It's an incredible day for New Jersey," Christie said in remarks. "I'm so thrilled that this morning we're here with the whole country welcoming the Jersey Shore back." After being battered by Superstorm Sandy, many businesses on the boardwalk are open and welcoming customers, though others continue to make repairs. Despite some grey …
Officer Daniel Gladney is the 2013 Officer of the Year.
Every year, the Lawrence Township Police Department honors police officers and citizens on their outstanding service to the community. On Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 6:30 pm, nine police officers and nine citizens were honored for their heroic acts of bravery. Chief Daniel Posluszny, Mayor Kownacki and members of the Town Council presented the awards to the recipients. The Police Officer of the Year Award is given annually to that officer who embodies a high moral character and demonstrates exemplary performance in all areas of police work, and more importantly, strives to help the community in which he serves to grow and flourish. This officer gives more of himself than asked, and often makes sacrifices to benefit the greater good, …
Memorial Day parade, a carnival and a visit from the Trenton Thunder mascot highlight weekend events in and around Lawrenceville.
All weekend D.A.R.E. Carnival, 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Carnival will be held next two weekends from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. On Memorial Day the carnival will run from noon to 10 p.m. Fireworks will be held on both Saturdays. Free admission and parking. For more information and discount ride tickets visit dareNJ.com or on facebook.com/DareNewJersey. Friday Meditation Circle, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Branch, 2751 Us Highway 1, Lawrence Township, 2:30 p.m. Join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Light stretching at the beginning of the meditation hour will relax your muscles and allow you to be more comfortable and focused. …
Thermodynamics Team takes second place.
The Lawrence High School Science Olympiad Team earlier this spring competed at the state competition at Middlesex County College. The Thermodynamics Team, composed of Viktor Krapivin and Vai Pahwa, took an impressive second place in their event. For Thermodynamics, students were required to construct an insulated device (designed to retain heat) prior to the tournament and complete a written test on thermodynamic concepts. The LHS team as a whole received the Mary K. Masterson Memorial Spirit Award for initiatives in sportsmanship, clarity, and team poster design. Gwenn Andahazy, LHS science teacher, advises the Science Olympiad team.
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Big or small, we want to know what goals Lawrence residents are working towards and how they plan to achieve them. Sponsored by Grape Nuts
About this sponsorship: Patch has teamed up with Grape-Nuts cereal on this "What’s Your Mountain” campaign to find inspirational stories in our towns and celebrate folks who have affected positive change in their lives and communities. A life without goals is like a journey without a destination. In May 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary aimed high: the top of Mount Everest, Earth’s tallest mountain. Then he famously became one of the first climbers to reach the summit. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Hillary’s epic goal achievement, Patch has partnered with Grape-Nuts’ “What’s Your Mountain” campaign, inspiring today’s adventurers to strive to reach their own goals. Setting a goal is the first step towards achieving your ideal …
Detailing rising unemployment and housing costs, annual survey offers bleak assessment of state still reeling from recession.
An annual survey of the wellbeing of children in New Jersey found rising poverty and an increasing inability of families to make ends meet. The 2013 edition of New Jersey Kids Count, released on Wednesday by Advocates for Children of New Jersey, shows the devastating effects of the most recent recession on the state’s youth and their families. Most of the data covers 2011 and 2012 and measures change during the recession and post-recession period in areas of economics, health, education, and safety. “While the rankings shift every year, we see certain trends across many counties, including increasing child poverty, unemployment, and high housing costs,” said Cecilia Zalkind, ACNJ’s executive director. For instance, the data shows more than…
Thursday, May 23, 2013
DEP Commissioner: side scan sonar used to detect sunken debris; Tourism Commissioner: rental market is healthy
Though immense devastation from Superstorm Sandy remains visible up and down the New Jersey coastline, beaches, boardwalks and even rental homes are ready for the annual influx of summer tourists that will begin this weekend, officials said Thursday at the annual "State of the Shore" event in Belmar. The State of the Shore report is presented by state officials and the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium every year before Memorial Day weekend kicks off, but this year it evolved to mark the unofficial reopening of the Shore area following Sandy. With emergency repairs to state and local infrastructure damaged by the storm now complete, work has started on the state's long term recovery, said Bob Martin, commissioner of the state Department of …
Chip Kelly
3:34 am on Saturday, May 25, 2013
Yep. And the AG office makes a big stink about it. Not that's it's not important, but the low hanging fruit are the politicians and their ways, and nothing is done about it. more ›