Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Monroe officials promise to fight for fair share of funding

    Monroe officials promise to fight for fair share of funding

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — Township and school officials are joining forces as they continue to provide pressure on state and local legislators in seeking their fair share in state aid. Mayor Gerard W. Tamburro discussed the school funding formula at a Township Council meeting on Feb. 6. He said he was invited…

  • Allentown’s engineer will review road improvement plans

    Allentown’s engineer will review road improvement plans

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The Monmouth County Division of Engineering and Traffic Safety has plans to improve the intersection of Old York Road/South Main Street and Ellisdale Road/New Road. South Main Street/Old York Road is designated as Monmouth County Route 28. In conjunction with the project, Allentown’s borough engineer, Roberts Engineering Group,…

  • Borough protest brings attention to ‘A Day Without Immigrants’

    Borough protest brings attention to ‘A Day Without Immigrants’

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Armed with colorful signs, whistles, flags and their voices, protesters gathered in front of South River police headquarters to form a peaceful march in response to the nationwide “A Day Without Immigrants” movement. Comprised of local workers, their children and business owners, the protesters were accompanied by police officers as…

  • Demolition of storm-damaged homes begins in Old Bridge

    Demolition of storm-damaged homes begins in Old Bridge

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Almost five years after superstorm Sandy, the sounds of backhoes and dump trucks fill the crisp morning air on Cliffwood Way in the Laurence Harbor section of the township as the area begins to turn a new leaf. Twelve storm-damaged homes — seven on Cliffwood Way, three…

  • Quick-Chek seeks approval for store, gas station

    Quick-Chek seeks approval for store, gas station

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Testimony is expected to resume on April 20 on an applicant’s plan to construct a Quick Chek convenience store with gasoline service at the corner of Route 537 and Smithburg Road in Manalapan. The location is at the border of Manalapan, Freehold Township and Millstone Township. Smithburg Road,…

  • Performers of the week for Feb. 20

    Performers of the week for Feb. 20

    Tournaments are the time of the year when players step up with big performances. Here are some local players who delivered with crucial efforts in the tournaments and in the regular season. On the boys’ basketball scene … Letrell West produced an offensive show in leading Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen to two victories…

  • Burger King wins approval at Route 9 location in Marlboro

    Burger King wins approval at Route 9 location in Marlboro

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Planning Board has approved the construction of a Burger King restaurant on Route 9 south near Route 520 in Marlboro. An application submitted by Route 9 Holdings LLC received municipal approval during a recent meeting. The applicant was represented by attorney Dante Alfieri. The plan proposed the…

  • Metuchen officials discuss immigration policies

    Metuchen officials discuss immigration policies

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The Metuchen Police Department will not be used as a tool of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Mayor Peter Cammarano in response to resident concerns over President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders to ban residents of seven Muslim-majority countries. Resident Barbara Schmidt addressed her…

  • Millstone Township officials award contract for road work

    Millstone Township officials award contract for road work

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Township Committee is taking action to improve roads in the municipality. On Feb. 15, committee members passed a resolution to award a $689,343 contract to Meco Inc. for work on Millstone Township’s 2016 Roadway Improvement Program. According to municipal officials, the improvements will involve milling and resurfacing…