Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Camelot West wins approval in Marlboro

    Camelot West wins approval in Marlboro

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Planning Board has granted approval for Camelot West at Marlboro, a 250-unit housing development to be built by the Kaplan Group. Attorney Gerald Sonnenblick represented the applicant at the board’s June 1 meeting. The panel’s approval for the plan was unanimous. The Camelot West at Marlboro application…

  • Jackson seniors to graduate at Memorial, Liberty

    Jackson seniors to graduate at Memorial, Liberty

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Graduating seniors at Jackson Memorial High School and at Jackson Liberty High School will be honored by their friends, family members and the educators who helped them reach their final days as Jaguars and Lions. On June 16, a total of about 800 students will accept their diplomas…

  • Legislators support Allentown’s appeal of school tax hike

    Legislators support Allentown’s appeal of school tax hike

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Three state legislators have offered their support to the Borough Council in its bid to appeal a calculation that is expected to result in a significant increase in school taxes for Allentown residents. Allentown and Upper Freehold Township comprise the Upper Freehold Regional School District and split the…

  • Fuzzy Lemons to perform Aug. 3 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse

    Fuzzy Lemons to perform Aug. 3 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse

    Family Arts of Metuchen will present Fuzzy Lemons, a children’s musical group, on Aug. 3 at 6:15 p.m. on the Old Franklin Schoolhouse lawn (491 Middlesex Ave.; rain location inside). Tickets will be sold at the gate for $5 per person. Fuzzy Lemons are the final performance of the Sunflower Series, a summer children’s concert…

  • Michael and the Rockness Monsters to perform July 6 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse

    Michael and the Rockness Monsters to perform July 6 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse

    Family Arts of Metuchen will present a new local favorite, Michael and the Rockness Monsters, on July 6 at 6:15 p.m. on the Old Franklin Schoolhouse lawn (491 Middlesex Ave.; rain location inside). Tickets will be sold at the gate for $5 per person. Michael and the Rockness Monsters perform as part of the Sunflower…

  • Warriors capture 3rd straight sectional softball crown

    Warriors capture 3rd straight sectional softball crown

    By Wayne Witkowski Riverside High School’s outfield has an open area behind it without a fence, which was bad news for the home team and good news for New Egypt High School’s softball team. The Warriors rolled to their third straight NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I title, 13-1, in a game stopped after five innings…

  • Trio arrested after drug probe in Fords

    Trio arrested after drug probe in Fords

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Three men were arrested on drug charges after several weeks of investigation by the Special Investigations Unit of the Woodbridge Police Department. Anthony Smith, 37, of Fords, was charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances (CDS), possession with intent to distribute, possession of CDS and resisting arrest.…

  • Boy, 5, dies under UPS truck

    Boy, 5, dies under UPS truck

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The investigation is continuing into the death of a five-year-old boy who was run over by a UPS truck last week. Police Capt. Roy Hoppock said the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Cheryl Drive in the Gill Lane Village apartment complex in the Iselin section of the township on…

  • Warriors develop chemistry in championship lacrosse season

    Warriors develop chemistry in championship lacrosse season

    By Wayne Witkowski With only two seniors starting, New Egypt High School’s boys lacrosse team nailed down a 12-4 overall record and its first Burlington County Scholastic League (BCSL) championship behind high-scoring junior midfielder Kyle Prouty. Playing in only its second year in the expanded BCSL after moving from the Colonial Valley Conference, the Warriors…