Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Grant helps enhance the Middlesex County Greenway

    Grant helps enhance the Middlesex County Greenway

    METUCHEN — A grant from Investors Foundation, which supports non-profit organizations that enrich the diverse communities served by Investors Bank, will help enhance the Middlesex County Greenway, which spans three communities. Representatives from Investors Foundation will present a check for $5,000 to the non-profit Edison Greenways Group, Inc. at 9:30 a.m. June 3 at the Middlesex Greenway Trailhead…

  • Abandoned land targeted in Allentown

    Abandoned land targeted in Allentown

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Borough Council members are expected to introduce an ordinance during a future meeting that will, if adopted, provide them with the legal authorization they need to take action on abandoned properties in the community. A discussion about whether to proceed with such an ordinance took place at the…

  • Verizon wants to build tower in Manalapan

    Verizon wants to build tower in Manalapan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The need to fill a gap in its coverage area led representatives of Verizon Wireless on a 10-year journey that has resulted in a proposal to construct a cellular communications tower on a residential property at 83 Millhurst Road in Manalapan. In the first of what is expected…

  • Marlboro, Manalapan playing strong in tennis tournaments

    Marlboro, Manalapan playing strong in tennis tournaments

    By Jeff Appelblatt The Manalapan High School and Marlboro High School boys’ tennis teams each took part in the Monmouth County Tournament (MCT), but Christian Brothers Academy (CBA), a rival of each, ran away with the competition, taking away the title previously held by Holmdel High School, which was this year’s runner-up. Marlboro’s Jordan Paul…

  • Howell school budget tops $121M for 2017-18

    Howell school budget tops $121M for 2017-18

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – Members of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education have voted 8-0 to adopt a $121.34 million budget for the 2017-18 school year. The owner of a home assessed at the township average will pay $98 more in school taxes during the next year. Howell’s residential and…

  • Reader urges support for Rullo in June 6 Primary

    New Jersey Republican Governor Candidate Joseph ‘Rudy’ Rullo says New Jersey needs more revenue and a major reduction in expenses in order to solve the unaffordability problem the state faces and unlike other Republican candidates, Rullo said he actually has a plan to do it. Here are the yearly specifics. Reductions: First, Rullo wants to decrease…

  • Monmouth Park is off and running to win the fans

    Monmouth Park is off and running to win the fans

    By BRETT CARROLL Staff Writer A convenient wagering system, new food menus and an assortment of games have injected a positive attitude as Monmouth Park launched its 2017 season. The Oceanport track opened its gates for the season May 13 and will run until Sept. 10. Monmouth Park officials made a point during the press…

  • Sidewalk book sale in Little Silver May 18-19

    Sidewalk book sale in Little Silver May 18-19

    The Friends of the Little Silver Library will hold its annual Library Sidewalk Sale on May 18 and May 19 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in front of Borough Hall, Prospect Avenue, Little Silver. There will be a selection of adult and children’s books and an assortment of DVDs for sale. In case of…

  • Donahue promoted to principal of Colts Neck High School

    Donahue promoted to principal of Colts Neck High School

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has promoted Colts Neck High School Assistant Principal Brian Donahue to the position of principal. The board took the action on April 24 and said Donahue will become the building’s principal effective July 1. The position at Colts Neck opened after…