Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Millstone pupils will display artwork at open house

    Millstone pupils will display artwork at open house

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Primary school pupils and elementary school pupils in Millstone Township will have an opportunity to showcase their artistic talent on June 7. From 5-7 p.m., the Millstone Township K-8 School District will present its first student art show at the Millstone Township Primary School, 18 Schoolhouse Road. Admission…

  • Downtown Freehold eyes future following changes

    Downtown Freehold eyes future following changes

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Two individuals responsible for the planning and execution of popular public events in Freehold Borough have resigned from their positions. The resignations came several days after the Borough Council adopted an ordinance at its May 16 meeting that mandates certain changes for the Freehold Center Management Corporation. The…

  • Business’s use at site called into question

    Business’s use at site called into question

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – An escape room in Freehold Borough has found itself in a situation from which it is attempting to escape. Following a review of the situation, borough officials have determined that the Amazing Escape Room, 77 W. Main St., is not a permitted use in the zone in which…

  • Plumsted teen donates $10K to help feed the hungry

    Plumsted teen donates $10K to help feed the hungry

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A teenager with a penchant for charity has donated $10,000 to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The funds are expected to provide more than 30,000 meals to individuals and families. Dominic Esposito, 15, of New Egypt, was awarded the money on May 19 during the national Make…

  • ‘The History of Spaniards in N.J.’ to be held June 12

    ‘The History of Spaniards in N.J.’ to be held June 12

    Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will present “The History of Spaniards in New Jersey” on June 12 from 1-3 p.m. It will be held at Rutgers University Voorhees Hall 105, adjacent to the Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick. Admission is free. Journey back in time with the people of Galicia, northern Spain, as…

  • Edison Police Department adds stripes to 15

    Edison Police Department adds stripes to 15

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — It was standing room only as the Edison Police Department promoted five new lieutenants and 10 new sergeants to fill vacancies in the department’s ranks. Police Chief Thomas Bryan and Deputy Chief Ronald Mieczkowski thanked Mayor Thomas Lankey and the Township Council for their support during a May…

  • Metuchen Public Library to hold lecture on photo composition June 6

    Metuchen Public Library to hold lecture on photo composition June 6

    The Metuchen Public Library will offer a free lecture on photo composition on June 6, 2016 from 7-8 p.m. The seminar will be run by Imma Barrera. Barrera is the member, manager and founder of Imma Photography LLC based in Metuchen. Her adventure with photography began when she was 8 and received her first camera.…

  • Moonlight Music Series being offered in Perth Amboy this summer

    Moonlight Music Series being offered in Perth Amboy this summer

    Perth Amboy Artworks is partnering with the Historic City of Perth Amboy’s Ferry Slip Museum to present a free live music series at the Ferry Slip. Enjoy great live music, the moonrise over Raritan Bay, and check out the Ferry Slip Museum. Music will be offered from 7-9 p.m. at 200 Front St, Perth Amboy.…

  • Colts Neck awards bid for road improvements

    Colts Neck awards bid for road improvements

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Earle Asphalt Company has been awarded a contract in the amount of $828,313 to complete road improvements in Colts Neck. Members of the Township Committee took the action on May 11. When the matter came up for discussion, Committeeman J.P. Bartolomeo said a resident asked him…