Bridgeton Public Library (150 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton) will host two Appel Farm Arts Labs. • Together Time, for ages 12 months – kindergarten and their adult caregivers, will meet on Saturday mornings 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. from September 24 through November 12 (except Library is closed on 10/8. The makeup class will be added

A program called Supportive Services for Veterans and Families will be available at the Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, on Tuesday, October 11 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Attendees will learn about the valuable resources available to veterans and their families. Registration is not required. Walk-ins welcome.

Calling all authors: The Bridgeton Library will present Indie Author Day on Saturday, November 19, from noon to 3 p.m. The public will be invited to come and meet you and other local authors, buy your book, and have you sign it. If you’re an author who would like to promote your book, visit bridgetonlibrary.org

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has made changes to the Main Street Micro Business Loan Program, removing the requirement for personal guarantees from owners of micro businesses. The Main Street Micro Business Loan will provide financing of up to $50,000 to eligible micro businesses in New Jersey whose annual gross revenues are $1,500,000

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement. Link to story: nj.com/news/2022/09/how-can-i-apply-for-anchor-the-new-property-tax-relief-program.html Q. I understand the ANCHOR program is replacing the New Jersey Homestead Rebate program, which we always had to apply for. Can you tell me if an application will be sent out? Or is it automatic? If there

Vineland native Penny Kempf, Rowan University associate athletic director and senior women’s administrator, was recently named to the inaugural class of Honorary Members by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). The 13-member class includes former coaches, administrators and supporters who paved the way for the sport and the NFHCA. Kempf, who was inducted into

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement. Link to story: nj.com/coronavirus/2022/09/covid-omicron-boosters-now-available-in-nj-heres-who-is-eligible-and-where-to-get-them.html New COVID-19 boosters, which are redesigned to protect against the Omicron variant, are now available in New Jersey. But the question looms: Will residents get the updated shots as fall and winter approach and coronavirus cases typically rise?