Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • South Brunswick bowlers start seasons with victories

    South Brunswick bowlers start seasons with victories

    By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick High School’s boys’ and girls’ bowling teams are both off to 1-0 starts this winter, as each squad bested their respective opponents from J.P. Stevens High School by identical 4-0 scores Dec. 1 at Carolier Lanes. The Vikings’ boys piled up 3,630 pins, with senior Tyler Kohutanycz rolling a perfect…

  • Braves fall short of state championship, perfect season

    Braves fall short of state championship, perfect season

    By Jeff Appelblatt Piscataway Township High School outplayed Manalapan High School when the teams met in Piscataway Oct. 29. But Manalapan was able to overcome the deficit through three quarters and turn the game around. With a few fourth-quarter touchdowns, Manalapan walked away with a 21-10 victory. That win got the Braves to a perfect…

  • PSE&G to build internal communications tower

    PSE&G to build internal communications tower

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The borough Zoning Board approved the construction of a communications tower by PSE&G at its 5000 Bordentown Ave. location. The application, heard Nov. 22, required a use variance. Sheri Weber, wireless plan development engineer, said on the 2.9-acre site, a 50-foot-by-50-foot area would be dedicated for the project, which is comprised…

  • Film chronicles Tent City’s homeless, ‘tiny homes’ concept

    Film chronicles Tent City’s homeless, ‘tiny homes’ concept

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — A local filmmaker is ready to share a revamped version of his exploration into the lives of both those who are homeless and those who are trying to help them. Jack Ballo’s documentary, “Destiny’s Bridge,” was finished in 2013 and is about the existence of Tent City in Lakewood…

  • A broom, a tree – it just never ends

    A broom, a tree – it just never ends

    By Lori Clinch My dearly beloved spouse is nothing if not frugal. He likes to pinch his pennies, count his coins and save for a rainy day. The idea of doling out dollars for unnecessary items makes the poor dear shake in his overused work boots. Therefore a trip to the supercenter is just about…

  • Late play secures state football championship for Mater Dei

    Late play secures state football championship for Mater Dei

    By Matthew Rocco The NJSIAA Non-Public, Group II championship game between Mater Dei Prep and Holy Spirit High School came down to one final play. The Seraphs had the ball with 11 seconds left, and they still had half the field in front of them. But with one flick of the ball, the Mater Dei…

  • Hardy excels in short-distance races for Bishop Ahr swim team

    Hardy excels in short-distance races for Bishop Ahr swim team

    By Jimmy Allinder Sarah Hardy was born to be a competitive swimmer, only she doesn’t want to spend a lot of time in the pool. At last year’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC), the Bishop George Ahr High School freshman splashed onto the scene by capturing the 200-meter intermediate (IM) title and placing eighth in…

  • Officials on schedule with affordable housing commitment

    Officials on schedule with affordable housing commitment

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Township of East Brunswick has prepared a proposed Housing Element and Fair Share Plan in order to address its Third Round Housing Obligation. “[The Housing Element and Fair Share Plan] is a plan that outlines the methods and mechanisms that we must follow in order to…

  • Christmas Festival slated at Metuchen Reformed Church

    Christmas Festival slated at Metuchen Reformed Church

    The Reformed Church of Metuchen at 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, invites the community to a Christmas Festival and International Potluck Luncheon on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 12:30 p.m. Festivities will include children’s activities and crafts, caroling and lighting of the Christmas tree. For additional information, call the church office at 732-548-2463, email [email protected] or visit…