Too much nitrogen is slowly killing Barnegat Bay       The halcyon surface of Barnegat Bay on a warm summer day gives little hint of the ecological difficulty below. Sail and power boats ply peaceful waters against a background of pleasant waterfront homes, green tidal marshes, and coastal forests. The wind whispers gently; the sun glisten... More ... Old Foodtown site should be a park, not a ratable       I am somewhat of a newcomer to Brick Township and have been a homeowner for six years. As we often drive down Route 70 west on our sopping excursions, we pass the former Foodtown property. We notice the beautiful lake and a picnic table with people eating lunch or someone fishing from ... More ... N.J. farms turning to organic farming       'A few years ago, everyone thought 'organic' was a fad," says farmer Vickie Race. "But it isn't going away; if anything it's getting bigger. People are more and more concerned about what they are putting in their mouths, and are supporting a 'buy fresh, buy local' ethic. More ... Recent events at concerts are a wake-up call       Thank you for your attention to the issue of underage drinking through your reporting of the issues at the PNC Arts Center. The events at the Gwen Stefani concert could have ended tragically - let us take this opportunity to come together as a community and take a stand against childhood dri... More ... Joint legislative effort protects rights of seniors       Monday, June 11, was a very important day for the Organization of Residents Associations of New Jersey (ORANJ), a group representing over 10,000 seniors residing in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in New Jersey. More ...