Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Metuchen officials hear update on Main Street
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA) is off to a good start. The alliance’s new executive director, Isaac Kremer, gave Mayor Peter Cammarano and the Borough Council a “Main Street Minute” at a Council meeting on Oct. 4. He provided an update on what happened last month, the start…
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Performers of the Week
The leaves are turning color and scholastic athletes continue to turn in sparkling performances throughout the area. Take a look at who sparkled over the last week on local fields and courts. The Holmdel girls’ tennis team receives a shout out first here as the program racked up its fifth straight Shore Conference Tournament championship.…
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Bears look to fix troubles on court by ‘playing to win’
By Jimmy Allinder Judging by the 5-0 shutouts John P. Stevens High School (twice) and South Brunswick High School handed East Brunswick High School’s girls’ tennis team this season, there is a gaping talent difference between the Bears and their Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) rivals. Bears head coach Allison Clay doesn’t think so. “Generally speaking,…
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Mischler’s play key to Monroe boys’ soccer team’s success
By Jimmy Allinder Matt Mischler is far and away the leading scorer for the Monroe Township High School boys’ soccer team with 20 goals and 12 assists. But the center attacking midfielder considers his most important asset the ability to maintain his composure during the heat of the game. That balance can be difficult when…
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Bombers look to bounce back from first loss of season
By Warren Rappleyea Sayreville War Memorial High School’s football team will look to rebound from its first loss Oct. 14 when winless Monroe Township High School comes to visit. The Bombers (4-1) showed plenty of resiliency in nearly coming back from a 20-point deficit in a 27-20 loss to undefeated Piscataway Township High School Oct.…
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City council candidates promise change in South Amboy
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — No matter which candidate fills the South Amboy City Council seat to be vacated by Councilman Donald Applegate, the winner will be a newcomer. The choices are Brian McLaughlin, who originally ran on his own as a Democrat, but has since been endorsed by the city’s party, and…
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Old Bridge excelling as GMC field hockey tourney nears
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s field hockey team is rolling toward the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament having won nine of its last eleven matches. The Lady Knights are coming off a solid 7-1 senior day win over Red Bank Regional High School Oct. 8 at Lombardi Field. Abigail Zimmerlink and Mikayla Van…
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Hornets claim fifth straight girls’ tennis conference crown
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School girls’ tennis team earned its fifth straight Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) championship — the beginning of what the Hornets hope is another strong run in the postseason. The top-seeded Hornets met Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School in the SCT finals, and they breezed to a 5-0 win…
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Sayreville redevelopment a point of contention among SERA members
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The Sayreville Economic & Redevelopment Agency (SERA) meeting on Sept. 22 got off to a rough start, but Councilman/SERA member Steven Grillo says he believes it was a misunderstanding that has since been resolved. What prompted an argument was an email that Grillo sent Council President Daniel Buchanan that…
