Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Four Holmdel High students tackle Fed Challenge

    Four Holmdel High students tackle Fed Challenge

    A team of Holmdel High School seniors recently had the chance to participate in the High School Fed Challenge, a competition designed to bring real-world economics into the classroom. Students in the school’s Advanced Placement (AP) Economics course seized the opportunity that this competition provides to further explore their interests in the financial field and put…

  • Former Edison cop, wife face prison

    Former Edison cop, wife face prison

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — An August trial date has been set in a case against former Edison Police Officer Michael Dotro, who is charged with attempted murder for allegedly setting fire to his police captain’s home in Monroe in 2013. Dotro, with his Westfield-based attorney Robert Norton, appeared before Superior Court…

  • Jackson council prohibits construction of dormitories

    Jackson council prohibits construction of dormitories

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – Members of the Township Council have voted to prohibit the construction of dormitories in Jackson. Although no dormitories have been proposed, officials have said they were taking the action because dormitories were not previously addressed in the municipal code. During a meeting on March 16, the council considered…

  • ‘Kismet’ to be staged at Red Bank High School

    ‘Kismet’ to be staged at Red Bank High School

    By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer The Red Bank Regional Theater Company is inviting audiences to a production of the musical fable “Kismet.” The musical will be performed March 23-25 at 7 p.m. and March 26 at 3 p.m. at Red Bank Regional High School, 101 Ridge Rd., Little Silver. According to a press release from…

  • Marlboro school budget proposes lower tax levy

    Marlboro school budget proposes lower tax levy

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a tentative budget for the 2017-18 school year that proposes a lower tax levy than the amount that was collected during the 2016-17 school year. The 2017-18 budget totals $91.2 million and will be supported by a tax…

  • Long Branch singer to release album

    Long Branch singer to release album

    By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer A resident from Long Branch who is pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter is preparing for the release of his upcoming studio album. “Life Is a Celebration — Already There,” an album from Angel Vigier, is scheduled to be released in early 2017. A music video for the song “Life’s…

  • Allentown seeks state funding to save land

    Allentown seeks state funding to save land

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Borough officials want to put Allentown in a line with other Garden State municipalities that are seeking state funding to preserve open space and stave off development. Municipal officials have filed an application with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres Planning Incentive Program. The move…

  • Pier Village to hold egg hunt April 15

    Pier Village to hold egg hunt April 15

    Members of the public are invited to participate in an Easter egg hunt at Pier Village, 1 Chelsea Ave., Long Branch. The event will be held from 1-3 p.m. on April 15. There will also be a meet and greet with the Easter bunny, a bunny hop, entertainment, amusements, face painting and more.

  • Monmouth Regional baseball team ready for challenges of B North

    Monmouth Regional baseball team ready for challenges of B North

    By Matthew Rocco The Monmouth Regional High School baseball team sees the challenges that lie ahead. With their move to the Shore Conference B North Division this season, the Falcons will share a division with multiple teams coming off winning seasons. Monmouth Regional is ready for the challenge. A deep pitching staff and veteran lineup…