Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Six candidates compete for three seats on South Brunswick Council

    Six candidates compete for three seats on South Brunswick Council

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Republicans Michael E. Kushwarra, Brian Wojaczyk and Paul Saltin will challenge Democratic incumbents Joseph Camarota, Charlie Carley and Jo Hochman for three, four-year terms on the South Brunswick Council on Election Day, Nov. 8. Republican Paul Saltin, 74, has lived in South Brunswick for seven years. He…

  • Four square off in race for two seats in Manalapan

    Four square off in race for two seats in Manalapan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Political control of the Manalapan Township Committee will be at stake when residents head to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 8. Republicans currently hold a 4-1 majority on the committee, represented by Mary Ann Musich, Susan Cohen, Jordan Maskowitz and Jack McNaboe. David Kane is the lone…

  • Western Monmouth traffic study could advance in 2017

    Western Monmouth traffic study could advance in 2017

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – A regional traffic study that would likely include Allentown could be undertaken by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA). In response to a letter Mayor Greg Westfall recently sent to the authority, borough officials heard from a representative of the NJTPA who appeared to offer hope that…

  • Plumsted officials plan Route 539 commercial zone

    Plumsted officials plan Route 539 commercial zone

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – In a bid to create opportunities for new businesses to come to Plumsted, the Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, rezone residential land for commercial use. At their meeting on Oct. 5, committee members voted 5-0 to introduce an ordinance to create a new…

  • Area officials take a stand on casino ballot question

    Area officials take a stand on casino ballot question

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer Officials in five municipalities in Monmouth County that have ties to horses and horse racing are split on a public question that voters will be asked to decide on Election Day. On Nov. 8, voters will be asked if they approve amending the state constitution to permit casino gambling in…

  • Two seats up for grabs on Milltown Borough Council

    Two seats up for grabs on Milltown Borough Council

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Four candidates are vying for two available seats on the Borough Council in the upcoming election. Incumbent Republican candidate Doriann Kerber and her runningmate Richard J. Revolinsky will face Democrat newcomers Felipe Zambrana and Margaret O’Donnell. Doriann Kerber, who is seeking her second term on the council, is…

  • Performers of the Week

    Performers of the Week

    This autumn has delivered summer-like temperatures but the athletes have been turning in some hot performances at our local scholastic fields and gyms. Check out who remained hot this past week in our area. Ashante Worthy appears to be able to do it all on the football field. As the quarterback for Freehold’s football team,…

  • Bombers hope to rebound from losses in GMC Tournament

    Bombers hope to rebound from losses in GMC Tournament

    By Warren Rappleyea Despite a three-game losing streak, Sayreville War Memorial High School’s girls’ soccer team enters the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament as the fifth seed and will play a first-round game at home Oct. 22. The Bombers host the winner of a preliminary match between 12th-seeded Woodbridge High School and 21st-seeded Mother Seton…

  • Sodano does it all in Knights’ gridiron win over Chiefs

    Sodano does it all in Knights’ gridiron win over Chiefs

    By Warren Rappleyea Trailing by three points with just under two minutes to play and visiting Piscataway Township High School facing a third-and-6 situation — knowing a first down would enable the Chiefs to run out the clock — Old Bridge High School coach Anthony Lanzafama called a timeout. The Knights’ mentor reiterated the importance…