Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Tinton Falls moves forward with road-improvement program

    Tinton Falls moves forward with road-improvement program

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — The Borough Council has selected seven borough roads that will be part of the borough’s 2016 road-improvement program. The council introduced a $1.96 million bond ordinance during the May 3 Borough Council meeting that will fund the next round of road improvements, as well as several purchases…

  • Red Bank budget tax increase lower than expected

    Red Bank budget tax increase lower than expected

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — The borough announced that the proposed tax increase would be less taxing on commercial and residential properties than previously expected. According to information presented by the borough, the tax rate is expected to increase by 1.98 percent from the previous year. “This is actually the lowest increase…

  • Lancers softball looks for more titles after county win

    Lancers softball looks for more titles after county win

    By Matthew Rocco St. John Vianney High School’s young lineup has quickly become a major force, leading the Lancers on a hot streak heading into the Shore Conference and NJSIAA softball tournaments. The Lancers have plowed through their schedule in May. Since a 4-1 loss to Jackson Liberty High School to close out April, the…

  • Weichert’s Old Bridge office recognized for April success

    Weichert’s Old Bridge office recognized for April success

    Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in April. The office led its sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth Counties, for resales and resale dollar volume. They can be reached in Weichert’s Old Bridge office at 1394…

  • Retired teacher of Italian earns Ph.D. degree at age 77

    Retired teacher of Italian earns Ph.D. degree at age 77

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — At 77 years old, a retired teacher of Italian from Old Bridge High School (OBHS) was the most senior graduate to receive her Ph.D. degree during the 250th Rutgers University Commencement Ceremony. During the convocation on May 13 from the Graduate School of New Brunswick, reader Dean Wasserman said…

  • Sayreville schools improve psych, math programs

    Sayreville schools improve psych, math programs

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Superintendent of Schools Richard Labbe shared how two purchases will have a positive impact on students in the district during the May 17 school board meeting. The board approved a resolution for a one-year, $275,000 contract with Effective School Solutions (ESS) to provide students with therapeutic mental health services.…

  • Bombers end baseball season on a strong note

    Bombers end baseball season on a strong note

    By Warren Rappleyea With victories in six of its last seven games, Sayreville War Memorial High School’s baseball team ended its season with a 12-13 record. A rough patch midway through the year that saw the Bombers lose six of seven games and score just seven runs in the six losses put the team on…

  • Knights win five straight, qualify for state tournament

    Knights win five straight, qualify for state tournament

    By Warren Rappleyea Just three weeks ago, Old Bridge High School’s boys volleyball team stood at 8-12 and needed to win four straight matches to qualify for the NJSIAA Central Jersey tournament. Old Bridge earned the sixth seed and was set to meet 11th-seeded J.P. Stevens High School May. 24 in the first round. “We…

  • Andrew Zastko speaks at NBTHS’s Citizenship Award ceremony

    Andrew Zastko speaks at NBTHS’s Citizenship Award ceremony

    Andrew Zastko, broker/owner of Gloria Zastko, Realtors, was invited to be a guest speaker for the first Gloria Zastko Citizenship Recognition Breakfast on May 18 at North Brunswick Township High School. The Citizenship Award was established by the NBTHS community to recognize students who inspire school spirit, promote respect, foster school and community volunteerism and…