Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Christine Giordano of Colonia was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester at Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

  • Sea Bright to meet with developers over zones

    Sea Bright to meet with developers over zones

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Before moving forward with implementing redevelopment zones, the Borough Council has opted to meet with at least one potentially impacted developer. During the Sept. 15 Borough Workshop meeting, attorney Martin McGann, representing the owners of the former school building on River Street, requested a meeting with borough…

  • Alborada to perform ‘Spanish Tapas’ at library Sept. 28

    Alborada to perform ‘Spanish Tapas’ at library Sept. 28

    On Sept. 28 at 7 p.m., the Woodbridge Main Library will welcome the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, New Jersey’s Premiere Flamenco and Spanish Dance Company, for “Spanish Tapas.” This presentation will explore the rich diversity and long history of Spanish dance styles, from regional dances that originated in the mountains of Asturias, Northern Spain to…

  • Senior Sukkot Luncheon to be held Oct. 20 at JCC

    Senior Sukkot Luncheon to be held Oct. 20 at JCC

    Join the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, for a Senior Sukkot Luncheon, Oct. 20 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served, followed by musical entertainment all in the large sukkah. Early bird registration is $9/JCC member; $12/non-member by Oct. 5. Registration from Oct. 6-9 is $12/JCC member; $15/non-member. Registration…

  • Celebrate Sukkot at the Jewish Community Center

    Celebrate Sukkot at the Jewish Community Center

    Join the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, for “Under a Sukkot Sky,” an intergenerational, community-wide celebration of the holiday of Sukkot, taking place on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include dinner in our large sukkah, followed by dessert and live musical entertainment, provided by Avi Maza…

  • Edison police chief stops driver

    Edison police chief stops driver

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — It may be years since Police Chief Thomas Bryan patrolled the streets as a patrolman. But that didn’t stop him from switching hats last week, which led to an arrest of a 21-year-old Sayreville man. John X. Thasites was charged with driving under the influence, possession of heroin…

  • Amazing Escape Room wins OK for new location

    Amazing Escape Room wins OK for new location

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Plans to move the Amazing Escape Room from its present location in a multi-story home at 77 W. Main St. to a new location in Freehold Borough have been given a green light by the Planning Board. On Sept. 14, board members granted a use variance and preliminary…

  • Colts Neck Reformed Church to host Election Day luncheon

    COLTS NECK – The Colts Neck Reformed Church, 139 Route 537, will host its 150th annual Election Day Luncheon, Dinner and Craft Bazaar on Nov. 8. All are welcome to attend. Reserved luncheon seats will be available at 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Open seating will be based upon availability. Take-out orders will be available…

  • Cost of restoration work at historic site increases

    Cost of restoration work at historic site increases

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Township Committee has approved two change orders as restoration work continues on an historic structure in Millstone Township. Restoration work is being performed on the circa mid-1800s Clarksburg Methodist Episcopal Church, Route 524, which is the second oldest Methodist church building in Monmouth County. The building is…