Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Beavers’ presence is gnawing at Allentown residents

    Beavers’ presence is gnawing at Allentown residents

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Leave it to beavers. Problems linked to beavers who make their home in Allentown’s waterways came to a head at the Borough Council’s Jan. 17 meeting after a three-day holiday weekend apparently saw the issue debated on social media. The beaver brouhaha seems to break down into two…

  • Council president wants answers on loss of water

    Council president wants answers on loss of water

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – An ongoing loss of water from Allentown’s water distribution system has prompted a call for action from a borough official. Borough Council President Wil Borkowski, who is the governing body’s representative for sewer, water and public utilities, said Allentown is losing 30 percent of its water through its…

  • Woodbridge considers full-day kindergarten

    Woodbridge considers full-day kindergarten

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — A bond referendum for a new Ross Street Elementary School  11, the implementation of full-day kindergarten and security upgrades are on the horizon as the Woodbridge Board of Education looks ahead. “We are looking at a very exciting year,” said Board President Dan Harris as he addressed the…

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  • South Brunswick mayor challenges compressor station

    South Brunswick mayor challenges compressor station

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Mayor Frank Gambatese expressed “disappointment” in a lack of technical details and specifics about the natural gas compressor station that will affect thousands of residents in the South Brunswick area. “We are very concerned that specific information and relevant documentation is not provided in terms of timing, nature…

  • Local shopping program would benefit residents, businesses

    Local shopping program would benefit residents, businesses

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Sworn in and ready for business, the newly assembled Township Council is starting the year off by trying to get the Shop East Brunswick program off the ground. Recently appointed Mayor Brad Cohen began his term by inviting a company called FinCredit Inc. to discuss its rewards program designed to help…

  • Matawan teachers to serve food at McTeacher’s Night fundraiser

    Matawan teachers to serve food at McTeacher’s Night fundraiser

    By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent The date May 20 may seem far away, but for residents in Matawan the date cannot come soon enough. Matawan’s annual Relay for Life event — an all-night walk at Matawan Regional High School (MRHS) — will take place that day to benefit the American Cancer Society. Teams from schools in…

  • Metuchen school board members greet new year

    Metuchen school board members greet new year

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The Board of Education reorganized with the swearing in of an incumbent and two new members. Incumbent Jonathan Lifton took his seat for his third term, and Eric Suss and Alicia Sneddon Killean took their seats at the dais for their first three-year term at a meeting on…

  • Oceanport proposing new municipal complex at former fort

    Oceanport proposing new municipal complex at former fort

    By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer Some changes at the former Fort Monmouth, which officially closed in September of 2011, are becoming apparent as roadways are preparing to open and properties are being sold. “Things are starting to move quickly. The road is scheduled to open in mid January. The church was purchased by Triumphant Life…