Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Lecture about artist Anguissola to be held Sept. 20, 27
Dr. Barbara Tomlinson will hold a two-part presentation on Sofonisba Anguissola and the National Museum of Women in the Arts at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County. Part one will be held on Sept. 20, and part two will be held on Sept. 27, both at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $16 for members…
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Doctor gains OK to convert home to office space
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Given a second chance before the Marlboro Planning Board, a physician has received approval to convert an existing home into a medical office and to construct an addition to that structure. The structure is on Robertsville Road (Route 520), just west of Route 9 in Marlboro. The applicant,…
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Performers of the Week
The scholastic sport season is up and running and these are some of the outstanding performances from the just completed opening week of the fall campaign. Old Bridge High School kicker Jon Sammarco helped the Knights gain a measure of revenge on South Brunswick in the Sept. 9 season-opening football game for both teams. Sammarco’s…
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Special education consultant will assist Freehold K-8
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough K-8 School District is seeking assistance from a special education consultant in order to address an achievement gap that has been identified between general education pupils and pupils who receive special education instruction. The Freehold Intermediate School, where students in grades six through eight are…
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Knight, Bombers kick off football seasons in winning fashion
By Warren Rappleyea The Old Bridge High School and Sayreville War Memorial High School football teams are both off to a good start, as they look to once again qualify for the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V playoffs and content for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division championship. The Knights took an exciting 31-28…
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Old Bridge developing new girls tennis lineup
By Warren Rappleyea The revamped girls tennis lineup at Old Bridge High School is off to a 2-2 start, as the Lady Knights look build on last fall’s 12-8 campaign and contend in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division. Coach Craig Wood’s team dominated New Brunswick High School in a 5-0 win Sept. 12.…
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Rams’ boys soccer team off to strong start
By Jimmy Allinder The South River High School boys soccer team labored through last year’s regular season with a 9-7 record before kicking it up a notch and winning the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I title. Head coach Eric Clays hopes the Rams, who were 14-9 overall last season, can contend for the sectional title…
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Falcons among contenders for Red Division boys soccer title
By Jimmy Allinder The Monroe Township High School boys soccer team is again one of the top teams in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division, and wins against two quality opponents to open the season demonstrate why. The Falcons edged East Brunswick High School, 2-1, Sept. 8 and followed two days later with a…
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Eagles, Lions open football campaigns with victories
By Wayne Witkowski Maxx Imsho and two newcomers played significant roles in Middletown High School South’s football victory at Red Bank Catholic High (RBC) School, 49-14, Sept. 9 in Red Bank. Imsho, a spot performer in the backfield last season when the Eagles ended an unbeaten campaign with an NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II, Group…
