Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Spotswood superintendent to leave position in May
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Superintendent of Schools Scott Rocco will be leaving the district in May. Rocco officially announced his resignation during Spotswood’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting on Feb. 7. “[I] spoke with my central office and administrative staff and sent a letter to faculty and staff in the district,” Rocco said. He is…
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No decision yet on Sayreville students’ trip to New York
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Will the French Honor Society go to the United Nations? It is a question that has gotten the attention of the United Nations (U.N.) itself, as a borough resident who is an employee of the U.N. contacted the Sayreville Board of Education about the issue, which came up again…
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Metuchen library director to hold meet and greet
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The new Metuchen Public Library director has hit the ground running with the goal of keeping the library a vital component in the community. Mayor Peter Cammarano and the Township Council invited John Arthur to the Township Council at a meeting on Feb. 6 to officially welcome him…
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Township Committee meets to discuss Hazlet issues
By KATHARINE FREDMAN Correspondent The Hazlet Township Committee met on Feb. 7 to discuss new business, introduce ordinances and listen to the public. Before the regular meeting, the Committee met for a workshop where the members discussed updates concerning the town, including the difficult search for a chief financial officer, the Hazlet swim club needing new supplies…
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Freehold Borough residents will have chance to pick projects
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Officials in Freehold Borough are moving forward with a project that is intended to engage the public in government decision making on a local level. According to a press release, the borough’s 2017 municipal budget will include a participatory budgeting project which will allow residents to decide how…
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Millstone voters will cast ballots on fire budget
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – On Feb. 18, residents will be asked to vote on the 2017 budget put forth by the Millstone Township Board of Fire Commissioners. Voting will take place from 2-9 p.m. at the Millstone Township Fire Company, 461 Stagecoach Road. All registered voters in the township may cast a…
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Allentown First Aid Squad continues to feel financial pinch
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Municipal officials have resolved to continue discussing the provision of first aid services in the borough with representatives of the Allentown First Aid Squad. Issues facing the first aid squad were a topic of discussion during the Feb. 14 meeting of the Borough Council. The squad has been…
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