Dinner at Baird House was enjoyable event
My wife and I and friends had a wonderful evening on Sept. 21 at the Baird House where a gourmet dinner hosted by the...
Get rid of the ‘bad apples’ of land conservation
By Michele S. Byers
Farmers have long known that one rotten apple is enough to spoil the whole bunch. In the land conservation business, a...
Resident endorses Nelson and Penna for freeholder
Monmouth County freeholders need board members with fresh perspectives. That is why I am voting for Moira Nelson and Michael Penna.
Mr. Penna is a...
Phantom facts and figures hurt the public
It seems to me that our government, probably on orders from the president, is either omitting the real numbers relative to inflation or putting...
Is your yard a ‘food desert’ of non-native plants?
By Michele S. Byers
Your yard may be your neighbors’ envy … beautifully landscaped and well maintained, but if it’s full of non-native plants, to...
Resident supports Penna, Nelson for freeholder
As a former public office holder, I often find myself engaged in conversation with friends, colleagues and even casual acquaintances about the state of...
New Jersey forests age like fine wine
By Michele S. Byers
Many things improve with age, like wines, cheeses, friendships, antiques and leather boots. How about forests?
It turns out that new research...
‘Vine That Ate the South’ comes north
By Michele S. Byers
You might think kudzu – jokingly referred to as “The Vine That Ate the South” – is an exotic sport, but...
Diamondback terrapins, our salt marsh turtles
By Michele S. Byers
Why did the turtle cross the road? On a mid-July day, a diamondback terrapin tried to cross busy 2nd Avenue in...
House bills are going nowhere in U.S. Senate
President Donald J. Trump fallaciously claims that Democrats are so focused on attacks on him that they have ignored other priorities such as infrastructure,...
Nature can slow climate change
By Michele S. Byers
It’s hard to be optimistic in the face of climate change. For instance, just this past week we learned July was...
Resident will continue to fly American flag
This letter is being written in response to a recent letter to the editor from Ray Kalainikas. As the wife of a veteran, and...
Majority of residents appear to be turning against newcomers to America
By Rumu DasGupta
I am writing in response to a recent Your Turn guest column that was published in this newspaper, "Governor, Attorney General are...
Remove flags to protest separation of children from parents
Taking down American flags and storing them until the American government ceases its cruel, horrendous and inhumane policy with respect to the children and...
Saving rare Pickering’s morning glories
By Michele S. Byers
Anyone who has planted “garden variety” morning glories knows how easily they grow. These showy annuals climb like crazy and produce...
Governor and Attorney General are promoting anarchy in New Jersey
By Rose Ann Scotti
Kudos to Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden and all the other sheriff’s departments in New Jersey that are extending the 287...
New Jersey fish may be in hot water
By Michele S. Byers
Around the globe, climate change is leading to increased ocean temperatures and more acidic water. The impact on fish and the...
Freeholders’ proposed resolution was misguided
On June 26, I attended the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders meeting. I was gratified to see so many different segments of the community...
Halloween Ghost Tour & Cemetery Visit
Fri, Oct 18 12:00 am
Halloween Ghost Tour & Cemetery Visit
Sat, Oct 19 12:00 am
Scholarship Fundraiser for Metuchen High Scool
Sat, Oct 19 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Free Event! Doggie Halloween Costume Contest - Cash Prizes!
Sat, Oct 19 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market: Halloween Edition!
Sun, Oct 20 10:00 am - 5:00 pm