Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Redevelopment plan moves forward

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The Amboy Avenue redevelopment plan is moving closer to its final form. John Barree of Heyer, Gruel & Associates gave an update at the July 18 Planning Board meeting. The purpose of his presentation was to gain the Planning Board’s approval that the plan aligns with the master plan.…

  • Union snaps losing streak in Snapple Bowl, but charity big winner

    Union snaps losing streak in Snapple Bowl, but charity big winner

    By Jeff Appelblatt Perhaps Middlesex County was never truly a Snapple Bowl dynasty team; new players fill the roster every year. But for the players who represented Middlesex in Snapple Bowl XXIII, it had to be disappointing to lose to the team from Union County for the first time since each of them was in…

  • Monmouth Junction author to appear at mystery writing conference

    Monmouth Junction author to appear at mystery writing conference

    BY CARRIE FALCONE Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK – An author from Monmouth Junction will be featured during the 2016 Deadly Ink Mystery Writing Conference. Guests who register for the event Aug. 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick will get to meet with two dozen authors who will share their expertise by holding writing workshops, presentations and…

  • Mystery coming to Metuchen this Thursday

    Calling all “dolls and dames” to visit the Brass Lantern, located at 418 Main St. in Metuchen, this Thursday, July 28, which will transform into a mystery boutique at a free event from 6-8:30 p.m. The night will be filled with mystery, intrigue, glam, jazz music and refreshments. The event is based upon the hit…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Lauren Robson of the Avenel section of Woodbridge, Lavanya Nagappan of Edison, and Purvi Patel of Edison were named to the President’s List at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, for the Spring 2016 semester. The President’s List recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 4.00 in two consecutive semesters without receiving an “incomplete”…

  • Small mortgage, big challenge

    Small mortgage, big challenge

    By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Usually, it’s a high price tag that inhibits home buying. A recent report finds that very low cost homes can be difficult to sell because lenders are reluctant to make mortgages totaling $50,000 or less. The report, issued by the Urban Institute, Washington, D.C., examined ten metropolitan areas, including…

  • Circle BMW launches campaign to benefit Monmouth County SPCA

    Circle BMW launches campaign to benefit Monmouth County SPCA

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Circle BMW has launched a new public awareness and fundraising campaign to benefit the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). With every registered test drive taken at Circle BMW through Aug. 19, $25 will be donated to the Monmouth County SPCA. Circle…

  • Brewmasters team up for coffee-infused beer

    Brewmasters team up for coffee-infused beer

    TINTON FALLS — A local coffee company and one of the area’s newest breweries are collaborating on a coffee flavored beer. Jughandle Brewing Company and Booskerdoo Coffee are teaming up to produce craft beer made with fresh roasted coffee. Jughandle Brewing, which opened its doors to the public last month on Asbury Avenue in Tinton…

  • Beck continues her fight against hike in gas tax

    Beck continues her fight against hike in gas tax

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer RED BANK- Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) continues to wage a battle against the proposed 23-cent gas tax increase, despite the legislation is currently on hold. “It is the outcry by our residents that has stalled proposals in the Legislature seeking to raise the gas tax,” Beck said. “Recent reports hint…