Birth Parents Can Opt To Remain Anonymous

Before Adult Adoptees Gain Access to Birth, Medical Records

AUGUST 3, 2015–Starting today, the New Jersey Health Department will begin implementing a law signed by Governor Christie in May 2014 that is aimed at easing burdensome hurdles for adult adoptees to access their original birth records while also respecting privacy concerns for birth parents.

 NJ residents encouraged to make sure their vaccinations are up to date

 National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance that highlights the need for vaccines throughout the lifespan to protect against serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases. Throughout August, New Jerseyans are encouraged to make sure they are up to date with their immunizations to protect themselves and others from vaccine-preventable diseases.

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in Elmwood Park

(Elmwood Park) – Congressman Bill Pascrell, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Jamie Fox, and NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Ronnie Hakim today unveiled safety improvements made to Midland Avenue railroad crossing in Elmwood Park.

NJDOT has been working closely with NJ TRANSIT, Bergen County, local officials and Congressman Pascrell’s office to improve safety at this crossing. This project consists of a queue cutter traffic signal, a new crossing surface, and a new \”DO NOT BLOCK THE BOX\” surface treatment. The queue cutter system ties the grade crossing signals to the stoplights at nearby intersections to help prevent traffic from backing up onto the tracks.

Joshua Meservey / @JMeservey / August 03, 2015

Lost in the outrage over the death of Cecil the Lion is the plight of the people of Zimbabwe and the fact that big game hunting actually helps Africa.

On July 1, a lion known as Cecil, who was popular with safari-goers in Zimbabwe, was killed by a hunter after being lured out of a national park.

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DELAWARE CITY (Aug. 3, 2015) – You’re invited to see history in action at a special \”Living History Weekend\” on Aug. 8 and 9 at Fort Delaware State Park.

 During this special weekend, Fort Delaware will come alive with re-enactors and historians dressed as they would have during the American Civil War. Visitors will be offered a fascinating and unique look at what life was like at Fort Delaware during the 1860s, including prisoners being processed, mail call and firing demonstrations of various 19^th century weapons.

August 3, 2015

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is seeking angler input on WARMWATER and COOLWATER fishing experiences in New Jersey through an online survey. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and includes questions on species preferences, waterbody success, fishing tournaments and angler opinions on fishing opportunities for species such as Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Walleye, Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass.

(August 4, 2015) – Freeholder Ian Leonard, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Works, wants motorists to be aware that utility work planned by New Jersey American Water in the Borough of Haddonfield will close Grove Street for the next two days.