Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Monmouth freeholders object to ‘unfunded state mandate’

    Monmouth freeholders object to ‘unfunded state mandate’

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer The members of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders are objecting to what they believe is an unfunded state mandate. In a resolution passed Nov. 10, the freeholders said they believe the state is ordering them to take action that will cost county taxpayers money with no indication the state…

  • Monroe school board members pledge commitment to students, teachers, taxpayers

    Monroe school board members pledge commitment to students, teachers, taxpayers

      BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — An incumbent, a former board member and a newcomer grabbed the three, three-year seats on the Monroe Board of Education (BOE) that were available in the election Nov. 8. Former board Member Ken Chiarella registered  the most votes with 8,083. Incumbent Michele M. Arminio received 6,163 votes.…

  • Patel will remain on Woodbridge Council

    Patel will remain on Woodbridge Council

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Verbhadra N. Patel will remain serving out the unexpired one-year Ward 4 term on the Township Council, which was held for over a decade by James Major, who stepped down in August. Patel, who is a Democrat and was appointed in August to fill Major’s seat, garnered the…

  • Helmetta Borough Council election results

    Helmetta Borough Council election results

        BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — Two incumbent Independents retained the two, three-year seats on the Helmetta Borough Council in the election on Nov. 8. Joseph Reid recorded the most votes with 461 and Ronald Dzingleski received 438 votes. Both candidates will be serving their first elected terms. Reid and Dzingleski had…

  • Metuchen icon James Wallace is remembered fondly

    Metuchen icon James Wallace is remembered fondly

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — In his 75 years, James A. Wallace, Jr., who passed away last week, wore many hats in the borough. Most recently he was a borough councilman, having been elected to his first term in 2010. “I have known Jim Wallace nearly my entire life,” said Mayor Peter Cammarano.…

  • ‘True, live heroes’ honored during pre-Veterans Day ceremony

    ‘True, live heroes’ honored during pre-Veterans Day ceremony

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – More than a dozen veterans were honored for their service to the country and to the community during a special pre-Veterans Day ceremony that included musical selections, a flag folding demonstration and an interview with a hometown hero. Mike Kneller, supervisor of Social Studies at North Brunswick…

  • Freehold sets state scoring record in football playoff opener

    Freehold sets state scoring record in football playoff opener

    Colts Neck The glory ride of the Colts Neck High School girls’ soccer team finally came to an end. Colts Neck’s bid to win the NJSIAA Group IV tournament championship, one year after the Cougars had captured the Group III state title, was denied by a powerful Hunterdon Central Regional High School team, 4-1. That…

  • Benefit concert will help fire company restore vehicle

    Benefit concert will help fire company restore vehicle

    MARLBORO – A benefit concert and dance will be held at the Morganville Independent Fire Company, Route 79, Morganville, at 8 p.m. Nov. 19. Proceeds from the event will benefit the “Bring Back the Mack” fund and will be used to purchase and restore the 1940 Mack firetruck that served the fire company from the…

  • Group calls for investigation into hateful graffiti on South Brunswick candidate’s campaign signs

    Group calls for investigation into hateful graffiti on South Brunswick candidate’s campaign signs

      By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) is calling on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate hate graffiti left on the campaign lawn signs of South Brunswick Board of Education member and successful candidate for re-election, Azra Baig. Campaign lawn…