Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Woman, dog die in Howell house fire

    Woman, dog die in Howell house fire

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – Police said there is no evidence of suspicious activity surrounding a house fire that claimed the life of a 50-year-old woman and a dog on May 31, but the cause of the fire had not been released to the public as of June 3. On June 3, Howell…

  • Spinners will highlight Manalapan Day on June 11

    Spinners will highlight Manalapan Day on June 11

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A full slate of activities will greet people of all ages who attend the Manalapan Day community celebration at the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522, on June 11. Activities will get underway at 3 p.m. Members of the Manalapan Arts Council (MAC) plan and host the annual event…

  • Plumsted officials oppose pipeline, JCP&L increase

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Municipal officials have formally placed their opposition to proposals from two utility companies on the record. During a recent meeting, members of the Township Committee passed a resolution stating their opposition to the construction of a natural gas pipeline New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) wants to build through…

  • Englishtown saves money on road project contract

    Englishtown saves money on road project contract

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN – The Borough Council delivered good news to residents during a recent meeting when officials passed a resolution that will result in savings for Englishtown. According to a resolution that was before the governing body on May 25, in November 2014 the council awarded a contract to S. Batata…

  • Manalapan will remain in assessment demonstration program

    Manalapan will remain in assessment demonstration program

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Municipal officials will continue to participate in the Monmouth County Assessment Demonstration Program. The deadline for municipalities to opt out of the program was May 31. Recently, Democratic candidates who are running for seats on the Manalapan Township Committee asked the members of the governing body to follow…

  • A “move” to fight hunger helps millions who struggle

    A “move” to fight hunger helps millions who struggle

    By Lisa Anderson This year, my husband and I began the “maybe we should move” talk … kids are grown, who needs all this room, fewer stairs, etc. However, the thought of having to go through years of accumulated “stuff” sends me into a panic attack — and that’s just the garage! “Moving is a…

  • In 3-2 vote, Freehold Township leaves assessment program

    In 3-2 vote, Freehold Township leaves assessment program

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – By a slim majority of one vote, the Township Committee has decided to opt out of the Monmouth County Assessment Demonstration Program. The program, which was created by the enactment of a state law, is an initiative that seeks to assess a property at its fair market value…

  • Mission Dance will kick off Freehold summer concerts June 9

    Mission Dance will kick off Freehold summer concerts June 9

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Public events in Freehold Borough will continue during the summer of 2016, according to a representative of the Freehold Center Management Corporation. The Freehold Center Management Corporation was previously known as the Freehold Center Partnership and currently does business as Downtown Freehold. For years, the organization has produced…

  • District examines options for vehicle repair needs

    District examines options for vehicle repair needs

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – A decision to seek outside employees to help maintain a fleet of vehicles is not a prelude to eliminating the vehicle maintenance department in the Jackson School District. District administrators sought to set the record straight after rumors began circulating that the vehicle maintenance department was being eliminated.…