Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Farmingdale Council introduces 2016 budget

    Farmingdale Council introduces 2016 budget

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer FARMINGDALE – The Borough Council has introduced a municipal budget for 2016 that totals $839,836. Residents may comment on the budget during a public hearing to be held at the Farmingdale Community Center, 13 Asbury Ave., at 7 p.m. July 5, when the spending plan will be considered for final…

  • OceanFirst Bank and Monmouth University reach $4 million naming rights deal

    OceanFirst Bank and Monmouth University reach $4 million naming rights deal

    The  Monmouth University men’s basketball team gained plenty of attention this past season with its startling success. Now the venue where the team plays on campus has gained attention with a new name. Monmouth University and OceanFirst Bank have reached a $4 million, 20-year partnership to name the university’s multipurpose activity center and basketball arena…

  • Monmouth University decides to keep Wilson Hall name

    Monmouth University decides to keep Wilson Hall name

    WEST LONG BRANCH- The Monmouth University Board of Trustees voted to retain “Woodrow Wilson Hall” as the name of the college’s central administrative building, while also requiring that significant steps be taken to ensure a comprehensive and balanced understanding of Wilson’s legacy. The June 23 decision comes after months of discussion, examination, and collection of…

  • Judge denies immediate school relief

    Judge denies immediate school relief

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer A petition for injunctive relief filed by the Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education against the Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education has been denied by a judge. The two districts have a long-standing relationship in which students of high school age who reside in Millstone…

  • Applicant provides details for U-Haul facility in Howell

    Applicant provides details for U-Haul facility in Howell

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment continued to consider an applicant’s request for site plan approval and a use variance that would permit the construction of two buildings that would house a U-Haul business. Attorney John Giunco represents the applicant, AMERCO Real Estate Company, which seeks to…

  • Marlboro takes action on housing

    Marlboro takes action on housing

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Township Council has approved a memorandum of agreement that is intended to advance the development of two municipality sponsored 100 percent affordable housing projects. On June 22, the council entered into an agreement with Community Investment Strategies, Lawrenceville, for the development, financing, planning and operation of affordable…

  • Marlboro residents may weigh in on two ordinances

    Marlboro residents may weigh in on two ordinances

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Residents may comment on a pair of ordinances at the July 7 meeting of the Marlboro Township Council. On June 22, council members introduced an ordinance that if adopted will amend the municipal code as it relates to hiring a certified animal control officer. The change would allow…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Samantha Rose Satnick of Kendall Park graduated from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, with a degree in communication studies on May 6.   The following local students graduated from University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, on May 25: Pauline Aziz of Kendall Park received a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry degree with a minor in microbiology; Radhika Patel…

  • Girl Scouts do their part to feed the hungry

    Girl Scouts do their part to feed the hungry

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer PLUMSTED – The young ladies in Junior Girl Scout Troop 266 recently hosted their first Night of 1,000 Meals to benefit the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), an organization that provides meals to people in need. The 12 fourth-graders in Troop 266 surpassed their goal of preparing 1,000 meals as…