Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Bombers looking to capture GMC White Division title

    Bombers looking to capture GMC White Division title

    By Warren Rappleyea The Sayreville War Memorial High School softball team is scheduled to host South Plainfield High School May 4 in a matchup that may decide the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division championship. The Bombers are 11-2 overall but are tied with South Plainfield as each team has an identical 10-1 mark in…

  • Jackson council puts final stamp on $42.4 million budget

    Jackson council puts final stamp on $42.4 million budget

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has adopted a $42.4 million budget for 2017 and will raise $31.8 million in taxes from Jackson’s residential and commercial property owners to support the spending plan. On April 25, council President Kenneth Bressi, Vice President Ann Updegrave, Councilman Scott Martin, Councilman Barry Calogero and…

  • Millstone school board adopts $38M budget for next year

    Millstone school board adopts $38M budget for next year

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $38.2 million budget for 2017-18 that will see residents pay more in school taxes over the next year. The budget was adopting following a discussion among district administrators and board members at an April 24 meeting.…

  • Blind Edison resident conquered the fear of running, now tackles marathons

    Blind Edison resident conquered the fear of running, now tackles marathons

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — On the track team at Edison High School, Stephanie Zundel, who lost her eyesight when she developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome at a young age, said she had actually developed a fear of running. It was not anybody’s fault. Zundel, a 2013 Edison High graduate, said she has always been…

  • “Martha Washington” comes to Edison Public Library May 3

    “Martha Washington” comes to Edison Public Library May 3

    The Edison Public Library Foundation will present Martha Washington played by Alisa Dupuy in the continuing series “An American Tale” at 6:30 p.m. on May 3 at the main branch of the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Martha Washington was held in high esteem in her time for the funds she raised for the…

  • Retired teacher wants to serve community

    Retired teacher wants to serve community

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – A retired teacher is seeking to give Democrats representation on the Township Committee. All five seats on the governing body are currently held by Republicans. Democrat Thomas Cantalice, a retired teacher and the current manager of the Oceanport branch of the Monmouth County Library, has filed a nominating…

  • Freehold officer promoted to sergeant

    Freehold officer promoted to sergeant

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Following nearly a decade of service with the Freehold Borough Police Department, an officer has received a promotion. During a Borough Council meeting on April 17, Officer James Richmond was promoted to the rank of sergeant and sworn in to his new position. Police Chief Glenn Roberts said…

  • Chamber of Commerce to hold luncheon May 11

    Chamber of Commerce to hold luncheon May 11

    The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Tera Geraghty, an author and life coach, as a quest speaker at its women’s business luncheon on May 11. The luncheon will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at The Wine Bar, 40 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Advanced registration fees for the luncheon are $40…

  • Beatles Film Festival May 4, May 11, May 18

    Beatles Film Festival May 4, May 11, May 18

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County will present a Beatles Film Festival featuring “Magical Mystery Tour” on May 4, “Yellow Submarine” on May 11 and “Let it Be” on May 18. All films start at 7:15 p.m. and will be held at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. There will be a short…