Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Long Branch council to discuss parking in the fall

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A trip through Long Branch on a weekend beach day has led to many being stuck in gridlock searching for parking. During an Aug. 9 Council Workshop meeting, the council discussed a growing problem where the demand for beach parking has outnumbered the city supply and led…

  • Council President calls for Board of Ethics to rule on fundraising issue

    Council President calls for Board of Ethics to rule on fundraising issue

    By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Allegations surrounding fundraising practices have led three candidates for municipal office to be referred to the township’s Board of Ethics. Council President Michael Hughes requested that the Board of Ethics look into whether or not three East Brunswick Democrats — Dr. Brad Cohen, Councilman Michael Spadafino and Sterley…

  • State loses again on sports betting

    State loses again on sports betting

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — New Jersey’s multi-year pursuit of legalized sports betting took another hit last week after a federal court ruled against the state law allowing sports betting at casinos and racetracks. Dennis Drazin, adviser to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which operates Monmouth Park, said the 10-2 ruling by…

  • Mayor’s votes break gridlock on four issues in Red Bank

    Mayor’s votes break gridlock on four issues in Red Bank

    By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK — A series of resolutions to facilitate the construction of a parking garage and other downtown redevelopment initiatives nearly stalled out before the Borough Council. At the Borough Council’s meeting on Aug. 10, Mayor Pasquale Menna — a Democrat — sided with his Republican colleagues and cast four…

  • Jackson council states strong support for police

    Jackson council states strong support for police

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer JACKSON – Municipal officials stated their strong support for the Jackson Police Department with the passage of a resolution at the Aug. 9 meeting of the Township Council. In comments prior to a vote on the resolution, council President Robert Nixon noted the attack on the American law enforcement community…

  • Senior housing zone created on Route 33 in Manalapan

    Senior housing zone created on Route 33 in Manalapan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – A 55-and-over community and affordable housing can be built on a 100-acre tract on Route 33, Manalapan, following the adoption of an ordinance by the Township Committee. At its Aug. 10 meeting, the committee voted to create a senior housing overlay zone on the Skeba property in Manalapan’s…

  • Parcel could be future location of affordable housing in Millstone

    Parcel could be future location of affordable housing in Millstone

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Municipal officials are taking action to acquire a property that could eventually be the location of affordable housing in Millstone Township. On July 20, the Township Committee introduced a bond ordinance that provides an appropriation of $1.1 million for the acquisition of property at 27 Burnt Tavern Road.…

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  • Expectations high for Knights with Kokoszka as captain

    Expectations high for Knights with Kokoszka as captain

    By Warren Rappleyea Tara Kokoszka enters her final varsity volleyball season at Old Bridge High School on the heels of a superlative campaign that saw her blossom into a true team leader. And the talented hitter has a mission: to help Old Bridge to the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) championship. Last season, the Lady Knights…