Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • DEP monitors impact of recent rain events on Navesink River

    DEP monitors impact of recent rain events on Navesink River

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SHREWSBURY — A two-month study has identified some of the problem areas in the Navesink River that have led to increased pollution. Bob Schuster, acting chief of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring, said during the Aug. 4 Two River Council of Mayors…

  • Former fort may house Oceanport’s municipal complex

    Former fort may house Oceanport’s municipal complex

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — With the four-year anniversary of superstorm Sandy quickly approaching, the Borough of Oceanport may have finally found a future home for its municipal complex. Councilman Joseph Irace said last week that the borough is currently focusing on working with the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) on arriving at…

  • Education commissioner green-lights school plan in Freehold Borough

    Education commissioner green-lights school plan in Freehold Borough

    By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The state will fund about 85 percent of a $33 million construction project in the Freehold Borough K-8 School District that has been authorized by New Jersey Commissioner of Education David C. Hespe to deal with the issue of student overcrowding. The announcement of Hespe’s decision was made…

  • Grants to aid teachers, students in Woodbridge, Edison

    Grants to aid teachers, students in Woodbridge, Edison

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Three educators in Middlesex County will benefit from $2,500 Farmers Insurance grants for their students awarded by the company’s Thank America’s Teachers program. Mark Willenbrock, an instrumental music teacher at Colonia Middle School, Melissa McDonald, a fourth-grade teacher at St. James School in Woodbridge, and Deacon Richard Lutomski,…

  • Allentown will acquire land for passive recreation

    Allentown will acquire land for passive recreation

    ALLENTOWN – Property at 32 1/2 Main Street is slated to become municipal open space following the adoption of a $250,000 bond ordinance by the Borough Council. The ordinance that was adopted in a 5-0 vote on July 26 authorizes the issuance of $225,000 in bonds and a $25,000 down payment from Allentown’s municipal open…

  • Need for traffic light at heart of testimony in Howell

    Need for traffic light at heart of testimony in Howell

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — Testimony is expected to resume before the Howell Planning Board on Aug. 18 regarding Elon Associates’ longstanding plan to build residences and a retail/office building at Yellowbrook Road and Route 524. The plan’s potential impact on traffic on Yellowbrook Road and at the intersection of Yellowbrook Road and…

  • ‘Puppy raiser’ plans comedy night to benefit Seeing Eye

    ‘Puppy raiser’ plans comedy night to benefit Seeing Eye

    By Clare Marie Celano Staff Writer Joel Podos loves dogs. Podos, 24, of Manalapan, is using his love of canines to help other people by raising puppies for The Seeing Eye. Podos, who will graduate from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in sports management in October, is preparing to raise a third puppy…

  • Cycling accident kills Monroe public information officer

    Cycling accident kills Monroe public information officer

    SEE COMMENTS IN BOLD By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer MONROE — The township’s public information officer was laid to rest this week. Joseph Harvie, 36, died on Aug. 6 while cycling in East Windsor. Harvie graduated from Monroe Township High School in 1998 and Rowan University in 2003. He was a reporter for several years for…

  • Operation Sunscreen aims to help protect police from skin cancer

    Operation Sunscreen aims to help protect police from skin cancer

    By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — For police officers, standing in harm’s way is just part of the job, but one woman is taking steps to defend those who protect and serve from the sun’s rays. Danielle Oswald, a resident of the borough and an independent consultant with a premium skin care company,…