Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Edison officers visit students

    Edison officers visit students

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — First graders at James Madison Primary School learned that police officers are their friends. Police Officers Jason Chang and Keith Jackson of the Edison Police Department spent a few hours earlier this month with about 40 students talking about safety, what they do in the community and answered…

  • Allentown authorizes bond for treatment plant upgrades

    Allentown authorizes bond for treatment plant upgrades

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has adopted an ordinance that appropriates $3,030,000 for significant upgrades to Allentown’s waste water treatment plant and authorizes the issuance of bonds in that amount to finance the project. The bond ordinance was adopted on Nov. 29 with affirmative votes from council President Wil Borkowski,…

  • Courses at South Brunswick High School make computer science a reality

    Courses at South Brunswick High School make computer science a reality

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Students at South Brunswick High School are preparing for a global economy by delving deeper into the field of computer science. Math teacher Steven Schiff, who first started teaching computer science during the 2009-10 school year, teaches mobile application development to 87 students who have a background…

  • Mayor dispels rumors of euthanization by Old Bridge Animal Shelter

    Mayor dispels rumors of euthanization by Old Bridge Animal Shelter

      BY KATHY CHANG Staff writer OLD BRIDGE — Rumors swirling around social media about euthanizing two dogs at the Old Bridge Animal Shelter prompted outcries from various rescue and volunteer groups in the area. Mayor Owen Henry said some of the statements made on social media were false statements. He assured those groups and…

  • Jackson police announce hiring of six officers

    Jackson police announce hiring of six officers

    JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department will hire six officers to replace recently retired officers and anticipated upcoming retirements. In a press release, police department administrators thanked Mayor Michael Reina and Township Council for their continued support of the agency. Including the most recent hires, the department is currently staffed with 86 fully sworn officers…

  • Performers of the Week

    Performers of the Week

    The autumn athletic season is winding down with just football remaining on the agenda. New Jersey scholastic football will take a holiday break for traditional Thanksgiving Day rivalry games and then the focus will be on NJSIAA sectional playoff finals to be played Dec. 2-4. The area takes this time to honor the New Jersey…

  • Bird watching walk slated at Sandy Hook

    Bird watching walk slated at Sandy Hook

    By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer The Monmouth County Audubon Society (MCAS) is holding a Sandy Hook bird watching walk on Dec. 10. The walk will be led by members of the MCAS, a chapter of the National Audubon Society. The MCAS members are very familiar with Sandy Hook and its many species of birds. They…

  • Report suggests redevelopment ideas for Freehold Borough

    Report suggests redevelopment ideas for Freehold Borough

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – A committee in Freehold Borough has come forward with concepts to redevelop and improve the municipality. Representatives of the Freehold Borough Community Redevelopment Committee appeared before the Borough Council on Nov. 22 to present a report about a vision for the future of the town. According to the…

  • Children’s fundraiser benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation

    Children’s fundraiser benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer Children who hone their performance skills at two area studios put their talent on display during a recent fundraising show at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey in Monroe Township. Youngsters between the ages of 7 and 18 who take classes at Music University, Freehold Township, and West Side Dance…