Drew University News

NY Jets Helipad Plan Riles Neighbors An application to build a helipad at the New York Jets training facility in Florham Park has hundreds of neighbors in Madison petitioning to stop the project.

Diplomas were awarded to 599 Drew University graduates Saturday on the school's campus in Madison.

Kent Place School in Summit has announced that juniors, Olivia Mastrangelo of Summit and Allison Berger of Madison were selected as New Jersey Governor's School Scholars.

Gwen-Marie Moolenaar, Ph.D., a 1962 graduate of the College of St. Elizabeth and the first black woman to receive a doctorate degree in neurophysiology in the United States will be the speaker at Saturday's commencement ceremony, one of three happening in northern New Jersey today.

MADISON - Underage drinkers who get into trouble can now call for help without worrying about the legal penalties for reporting the incident.

MADISON - The water quality in some areas of the Great Swamp Watershed isn't great, and there's likely little to be done, according to a biologist who presented a 13-year survey of the area at the Madison library Tuesday.

In light of concerns that Madison's new law banning underage drinking on private property could give students pause when considering calling for medical help, the Borough Council has proposed a Good Samaritan clause meant to address the issue.

Madison firefighters extinguished a smoldering, smoky fire in the trunk of a Drew University Public Safety patrol car Sunday night that apparently was caused by an electrical problem, officials said.

Jackie Clarke quietly collected Irish historical artifacts, a treasure trove of more than 100,000 items that provide an intimate retelling of Ireland's long struggle to free itself of English rule.

The Madison Historical Society's annual dinner meeting will take place on Thursday, May 16, at the Madison Hotel, at One Convent Road in Convent Station.

The Red Bank Regional Visual and Performing Arts dance majors will present their Spring Dance Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in the RBR Theatre at 110 Ridge Road.

Drew University's Historic Preservation program is now accepting registrations for its lineup of summer courses on local history and the flora of yesteryear.

Kent Place School is proud to announce that juniors Olivia Mastrangelo of Summit and Allison Berger of Madison were selected as New Jersey Governor's School Scholars.

The Red Bank Regional Visual and Performing Arts Dance Majors will present their Spring Dance Concert on Thursday, May 16, at 7 pm and Saturday, May 18, at 2 pm in the RBR Theatre at 110 Ridge Road, Little Silver.

The Ethical Community Charter School of Jersey City is one of five public schools across the state, and the first ever elementary school, selected to participate in this year's Shakesperience: NJ.

The Madison Historical Society's Annual Dinner Meeting will take place on Thursday May 16 at the Madison Hotel, at One Convent Road in Convent Station.

2. 'Stealth' Tax Hike Could Be Adjusted The amount of taxes collected each year for Madison's Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund is poised to increase by about $260,000 unless the Borough Council acts.

MADISON - The lack of a "Good Samaritan" clause in an underage drinking ordinance was the reason the Borough Council moved the date on which the ordinance will become effective, according to published reports .

Members of the Mandeville Lions Club recently attended the 90th annual Lions Convention held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel New Orleans.

Underage Drinking Law OK'd With Drew U. Input A new law that prohibits underage drinking on private property in Madison with some exceptions won't take effect until after Drew University's May 17 commencement because of concerns the law could give students pause when considering calling for medical help if needed.