Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Performers of the Week

    Performers of the Week

    Scholastic sports are in full bloom as the spring season has turned to May. Here is a look at some local athletes who delivered sparkling performances this past week. Christian Brothers Academy’s Chris Gotterup followed up his record-setting 66 at the Monmouth County Golf Tournament with another outstanding under-par round at the Shore Conference Championships.…

  • Officials explain assessment demonstration program

    Officials explain assessment demonstration program

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The Monmouth County Assessment Demonstration Program is not a tax reform program. It is an initiative that seeks to assess a property at its fair market value to ensure the owner pays his fair share of property taxes on an annual basis. That was the message state Assemblyman…

  • All hands are on deck for party preparations

    All hands are on deck for party preparations

    By Lori Clinch Normally, I view myself as an easygoing kind of gal. I let the little things go, don’t sweat the small stuff and don’t flip out unless the situation truly calls for it. I don’t think my family appreciates my even temper enough, especially when it comes to housework. I don’t like soiled…

  • Jackson police to support JAR of Hope

    Jackson police to support JAR of Hope

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department will host an event to support JAR of Hope. Police are asking members of the public to join them at 8 a.m. June 4 on the turf field at the Jackson Justice Complex to do push-ups in support of the organization that is seeking…

  • Garbage collection fee to increase

    Garbage collection fee to increase

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – The quarterly cost of garbage collection services in Plumsted will be going up. Plumsted Municipal Utilities Authority Executive Director Peter Ylvisaker said the move to raise the quarterly bill from $74 to $80 came as the result of the authority’s contract with Waste Management. “We are starting to…

  • Eighth annual Lakeview 5k to be held June 4 at Roosevelt Park

    Eighth annual Lakeview 5k to be held June 4 at Roosevelt Park

    The New Jersey Institute for Disabilities’ Eighth Annual Marion and Norman Tanzman Charitable Foundation Lakeview 5K is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on June 4 in Roosevelt Park, Edison. Check in for the race is at 8am. The Lakeview 5K is a Grand Prix-sanctioned course along scenic park roads starting and finishing in…

  • Happy Mother’s Day, Mom

    Happy Mother’s Day, Mom

    The date was Nov. 9, 1930. President Herbert Hoover was in office, the must-see movie was “Morocco” starring Gary Cooper and Marlene Deitrich, and ice cream was a nickel. It was also the day my Mom, Dolores, came into the world. She was the first of six children born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Frank and…

  • Possible move on aides draws fire from public

    Possible move on aides draws fire from public

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Teacher assistants employed by the Freehold Township K- 8 School District received support from residents amid concerns those positions will be outsourced to an education services organization. The issue was discussed during the Board of Education meeting on April 26. The residents said their concerns were prompted by…

  • Marlboro school budget paves way for full-day kindergarten

    Marlboro school budget paves way for full-day kindergarten

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a budget for the 2016-17 school year which includes work that is intended to allow the district to offer full-day kindergarten beginning in the 2017-18 school year. Before voting to adopt a budget at their April 26 meeting,…