Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Marlboro Rec Basketball Jan. 14 2017
  • Police investigating ‘unconfirmed threat’ at Jonas Salk Middle School

    Police investigating ‘unconfirmed threat’ at Jonas Salk Middle School

      BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Police are investigating an unconfirmed threat at Jonas Salk Middle School this morning, according to school officials. Schools Superintendent David Cittadino tweeted that there was an active police investigation around 10 a.m. on Jan. 11, adding that there were no injuries reported and that all students…

  • Local Songwriters to join GRAMMY nominee Shannon McNally at this Saturday’s Light Of Day Festival

    Local Songwriters to join GRAMMY nominee Shannon McNally at this Saturday’s Light Of Day Festival

    By Karen Rapolla Staff Writer Songs have long been powerful forms of commentary on issues of the day, punctuating social movements and inspiring listeners to action. The protest song occupies a unique and distinctive niche in the music firmament, combining the elements of other musical genres along with the elements of journalism and commentary. The…

  • One of original North Brunswick police officers passes away

    One of original North Brunswick police officers passes away

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – One of the original police officers of the North Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) has passed away. “After serving his country, Anthony ‘Tony’ Vitanza began his career in North Brunswick as a part-time police officer. He then became one of the original full-time officers, eventually working as a…

  • Youngsters will meet stars of ‘Beauty and the Beast’

    Youngsters will meet stars of ‘Beauty and the Beast’

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – A group of Allentown High School students will give youngsters from the community a chance to meet the characters from the school’s upcoming production of “Beauty and the Beast.” On Jan. 21 from noon to 12 p.m., the cast and creative team of the popular musical will host…

  • Metuchen school district audit well received

    Metuchen school district audit well received

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — It may have been a yawn session as the yearly comprehensive financial audit report on the Metuchen School District budget was presented, but it garnered much praise for a job well done. “It’s the same boring story,” said Board President Jonathan Lifton, who thanked Schools Superintendent Vince Caputo,…

  • Former member joins South Brunswick Board of Education

    Former member joins South Brunswick Board of Education

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Board of Education has filled a seat left vacant during the 2016 election season. Former board Member Martin Abschutz officially joined the school board during its reorganization meeting on Jan. 9. Abschutz, Prashant Joshi, Joyce Mehta, 2016 candidate Laszlo Nyitrai Jr., 2016 candidate Anil…

  • Community members express qualities necessary for new superintendent

    Community members express qualities necessary for new superintendent

      By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – More than 1,200 students, parents, staff members and community members with an interest in the future of the South Brunswick School District participated in a survey related to the new superintendent search. “This information shaped our advertisement as we entered the employment marketplace and, as well,…

  • Mayor and council expected to bring ‘new energy’ to Spotswood

    Mayor and council expected to bring ‘new energy’ to Spotswood

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD–The oath of office has been administered, the gavel has been passed and the elected candidates gave their thanks as Mayor Edward T. Seely and Councilmembers Jose Rivera and John F. Melillo were officially sworn into the Spotswood Borough Council. Municipal Clerk Patricia DeStefano lead the inauguration/reorganization meeting on Jan. 4, starting off…