Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Metuchen officials want cameras installed at train station

    Metuchen officials want cameras installed at train station

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — In the wake of a series of explosions that were set off in Seaside Park and the Chelsea section of New York City, borough officials said they would like to see cameras implemented at the Metuchen train station. “It’s dumbfounding that in light of not just what happened…

  • Community lifesaver needs help saving his own life

    Community lifesaver needs help saving his own life

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — On June 7, Christopher Gianotto was ready for his life to change. Having been diagnosed with diabetes at age 17, the now 42-year-old discovered his kidneys were failing about six years ago due to complications from diabetes. “It really sucks,” he said. “You spend four hours a…

  • Police officer joins Freehold Township department

    Police officer joins Freehold Township department

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A new officer has joined the Freehold Township Police Department. At the Sept. 20 meeting of the Township Committee, Justin Paul Nunno was sworn in as an officer with Freehold Township’s law enforcement agency. According to information provided by the township, Nunno, 28, previously was a Class…

  • School administrators try to iron out enrollment issues

    School administrators try to iron out enrollment issues

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – More than 1,100 students entered the three buildings that make up the Millstone Township K-8 School District for the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. According to administrators, enrollment for the new academic year stands at 1,141 pupils, which is slightly less than the 1,173 pupils who were…

  • Collier Youth Services receives grant from Provident Bank

    Collier Youth Services receives grant from Provident Bank

    Collier Youth Services, a nonprofit organization that empowers at-risk youth to grow toward their potential in an environment of belonging, dignity and hope has been awarded a $10,000 grant from The Provident Bank Foundation. Collier Youth Services operates two residential programs — Collier Group Home in Red Bank and Collier House in Keyport. The grant…

  • South Brunswick police captain graduates from FBI academy

    South Brunswick police captain graduates from FBI academy

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — South Brunswick Police Capt. James Ryan spent 10 weeks undergoing intense professional development coursework to become part of the prestigious FBI National Academy. Ryan, a 21-year veteran of the South Brunswick Police Department, graduated from the academy in Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 16. The 265th session of…

  • Local representatives oppose civilian housing at NWS Earle

    Local representatives oppose civilian housing at NWS Earle

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer Area representatives are voicing concern about the possibility of civilians living in housing on Naval Weapons Station Earle. NWS Earle lies in portions of several Monmouth County municipalities. K-8 students who live on the base attend school in the Tinton Falls School District. High school age students who live on…

  • Monmouth County Historical Association offers free admission this Saturday, Sept. 24

    Monmouth County Historical Association offers free admission this Saturday, Sept. 24

      FREEHOLD – Each of Monmouth County Historical Association’s five historic house museums, together with the museum at 70 Court St., will be open free of charge in celebration of Smithsonian magazine’s 12th annual Museum Day Live! on Saturday, Sept. 24. This is the last weekend to visit the historic house museums before they close…

  • North Brunswick schools recognized for energy-saving measures

    North Brunswick schools recognized for energy-saving measures

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Faculty and staff in the North Brunswick school district are being recognized for their efforts to reduce energy use while increasing cost savings within the district. North Brunswick has achieved a 21 percent cost savings totaling $4,020,947 in 94 months since forming a strategic alliance with Cenergistic, a national…