Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • South River mayor says firing administrator is ‘wrong’

    South River mayor says firing administrator is ‘wrong’

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER–The council has chosen to fire Borough Administrator Frederick Carr after delivering a 4-2 vote along party lines. The decision to terminate Carr occurred on March 27 during both the council’s semi-monthly business and regular meeting. “[Carr] was given a notice prior to the council meeting in regards to his termination.…

  • Decluttering expert shares strategies

    Decluttering expert shares strategies

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Just in time for spring cleaning, decluttering expert and blogger Dana K. White gave a talk and signed copies of her new book, “How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind,” for Monmouth County residents. Mother of three and a native Texan, White is a speaker, podcaster and creator…

  • Budget hearing set for April 25 in Jackson

    Budget hearing set for April 25 in Jackson

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has introduced a municipal budget totaling $42.4 million and set April 25 as the date for a public hearing on the spending plan. Residents may comment on the spending plan at that time. Council members voted 4-0 on March 28 to introduce the budget. Council…

  • Budget hearing scheduled for April 18 in Allentown

    Budget hearing scheduled for April 18 in Allentown

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Borough Council has introduced a $2.45 million budget that will raise the year’s municipal tax by $22 for an individual who owns a home assessed at the borough average. A public hearing on the 2017 budget has been scheduled for April 18. The $2.45 million budget…

  • Manalapan budget includes slight tax hike

    Manalapan budget includes slight tax hike

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Residents who want to know how Manalapan officials will spend  $33.51 million in the municipal budget this year may pose their questions to the Township Committee during an April 19 public hearing. The budget was introduced on March 22 in a 5-0 vote from Mayor Susan Cohen, Deputy…

  • Full Court Press program makes stop in Howell

    Full Court Press program makes stop in Howell

    The Full Court Press: Prep for Success, a youth mentoring program with clinics held around the country conducted by former professional basketball players, made a stop April 1 in Howell, where about 135 youngsters ages 8-18 learned some life lessons and sharpened their basketball skills at Middle School North in Farmingdale. “It’s very beneficial for…

  • Vazquez, Barrons put on offensive showcase in softball opener

    Vazquez, Barrons put on offensive showcase in softball opener

    By Jeff Appelblatt Woodbridge High School’s softball team began the 2017 season on fire, and there was nothing South Amboy High School could do to cool the Barrons off. The three runs South Amboy scored in the first half-inning of the game was all Jordan Cinelli was going to give up in the blowout-shortened game…

  • Freehold Township school board introduces budget

    Freehold Township school board introduces budget

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education has introduced a budget that will pay for the operation of the school district during the 2017-18 school year. Following discussion among district administrators and board members, a $78.7 million budget was introduced. The budget, which can be…

  • Lincroft Village holds egg hunt

    Lincroft Village holds egg hunt

    The Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA), Inc. will hold a community egg hunt. The egg hunt will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 9. The event will place at the Lincroft Green Village, Old Phalanx Road, Lincroft, 07738. There will be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny as well as crafts, games, face painting,…