Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Freehold Township K-8 schools join national coalition

    Freehold Township K-8 schools join national coalition

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township K-8 School District has been accepted into a national coalition of school districts that have been recognized for being innovators in education. According to a press release from the school district, Freehold Township was one of 19 districts that were accepted into the League…

  • Howell couple seeking deal in dog hoarding case

    Howell couple seeking deal in dog hoarding case

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – A Howell couple who had almost 300 dogs living in their home on Bennett Road are attempting to work out a plea agreement in municipal court in order to avoid a trial. On Sept. 28, Charlene and Joseph Handrick made their second appearance in Howell municipal court before…

  • Aberdeen names new DPW director

    Aberdeen names new DPW director

    The Aberdeen Township Council has announced the appointment of Sandra Caceres as Aberdeen’s Department of Public Works (DPW) director. A veteran municipal engineer and public works manager, she joins the municipality following the retirement of former DPW Director Bob Brady. Caceres brings 19 years of experience in the field of civil engineering to her new position in Aberdeen,…

  • Dothard, Kinsey running for seat on Millstone committee

    Dothard, Kinsey running for seat on Millstone committee

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Two men are vying for one three-year term on the Township Committee in Millstone Township in the Nov. 8 election. Democrat Ray Dothard is seeking the seat that is held by Republican Bob Kinsey, who is running for re-election. Dothard did not file a nominating petition in April…

  • Six Flags will delay clear-cutting as legal action proceeds

    Six Flags will delay clear-cutting as legal action proceeds

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer JACKSON – The clearing of 70 acres of Pinelands forest in Jackson will not proceed until a legal matter involving Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, KDC Solar and several environmental groups has been concluded. In an Oct. 3 press release, representatives of the environmental groups said Six Flags and…

  • Woodmont Metro opens in Metuchen

    Woodmont Metro opens in Metuchen

    METUCHEN – Woodmont Properties’ newest rental apartment community, Woodmont Metro at Metuchen Station, has officially opened for leasing. Woodmont Metro is a transit-oriented redevelopment spearheaded by Woodmont Properties, developer of the apartments and shops, and Nexus Parking Systems, builder and operator of the parking deck for the Metuchen Municipal Authority. Woodmont Metro at Metuchen Station is ideally…

  • Freehold Borough will celebrate Halloween season

    Freehold Borough will celebrate Halloween season

    By Clare Marie Celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD – As October nears its midpoint, the members of Freehold Borough’s Spooktacular Committee have been busy planning the community’s annual Halloween events. Corn stalks that have been placed on trees and utility poles were donated by Twin Ponds Farms, Howell, according to Rich Kane, who has been involved…

  • Century 21 sweeps in satisfaction study

    Century 21 About Town Realty in Monroe Township announced that Century 21 Real Estate, franchisor of the iconic Century 21® brand, swept the annual J.D. Power 2016 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study by receiving the “Highest Overall Satisfaction for First-Time Home Sellers, First-Time Home Buyers, Repeat Home Sellers, and Repeat Home Buyers (Tied in 2016) among…

  • Residents feel Morgan section of Sayreville is ‘forgotten’

    Residents feel Morgan section of Sayreville is ‘forgotten’

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The Morgan section of Sayreville needs to be a higher priority for the borough — that was something residents and borough officials agreed on at a town hall event on Sept. 28 at the Morgan First Aid Building. Councilman Steven Grillo, who has an urban planning background, held the…