Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Fundraiser scheduled in Metuchen on Jan. 27

    Fundraiser scheduled in Metuchen on Jan. 27

    Dine in or take out lunch or dinner at Joey D’s Pizza, 279 Central Ave., Metuchen and support Ms. Doreen’s Fabulous Feet Dance Competition Team of Metuchen. Simply ask for a Fabulous Feet Competition Team Fundraiser flier at the Joey D’s counter when lunch or dinner is purchased between the hours of 11 a.m. and…

  • Sayreville Board of Ed denied of payments for former Club Bene site

    By Matthew Sockol Correspondent SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Board of Education’s request to receive developer payments from a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement has been denied by the Borough Council. Board President Michael Macagnone appeared before the council on Jan. 11 to request 56 percent of the PILOT agreement granted to the developer, Highview Homes in August 2014.…

  • Milltown seeks superintendent to run new electric substation

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — As the new electric substation nears completion, borough officials are seeking a superintendent to be in charge of the new substation and utility department. The proposed salary for the superintendent of Municipal Utilities is estimated between $80,000 and $90,000. Borough officials introduced an ordinance at a meeting on…

  • Helping Hands and Peppermint Tree Schools, Edison

    Helping Hands and Peppermint Tree Schools, Edison

    Helping Hands and Peppermint Tree Schools have been integral part of the community since the first school opened in Edison in 1971. They offer a variety of programs including a Montessori program that emphasizes the philosophy of educating the “whole child.” They feel that children have a natural desire to learn and the goals of…

  • St. Francis Cathedral School, Metuchen

    St. Francis Cathedral School, Metuchen

    St. Francis Cathedral School third-grade students recently used technology, geography, and some stellar detective work as they played “Mystery Skype” with another third-grade class from around the world. Using the SMART Board, iPads and HP Netbooks, they were able to see and hear the other class as they gave them clues about where they were located.…

  • Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, New Brunswick

    Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, New Brunswick

    The Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in New Brunswick is set to host hands-on summer intensives in music, dance, graphic design, filmmaking, media art, painting and drawing, and theater. Programs are open to artists of varying skill levels. Residential and commuter options are available. Participating students experience life in a collegiate…

  • Dipierro follows father’s footsteps, joins Monroe council

    By Kathy Chang MONROE – The Township Council unanimously appointed Blaise Dipierro as the Ward 2 councilman at a special meeting on Jan. 12 to fill the position vacated by Gerald Tamburro when he became mayor. Dipierro is following in the footsteps of his father, Michael Dipierro, who previously served as a Ward 2 councilman and mayor. The…

  • East Brunswick Board of Ed seeks input from residents during Jan. 26 meeting

     The East Brunswick Board of Education will hold a special board meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the cafeteria at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane. The event is designed to offer residents the opportunity to provide input on strategic-planning school subcommittees including Community Relations, Child Nutrition, Curriculum and Assessment, Extracurricular, Facilities and School Logistics.…

  • Tickets available for BIC Charity Ball on March 20

    The Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children (BIC) will sponsor its 21st annual Charity Ball noon-5 p.m. March 20 at the Grand Marquis, Route 9, Old Bridge. The nonprofit organization provides year-round recreation programs for children and adults with special needs. Tickets cost $105 per person and include a cocktail hour followed by dinner, music…