Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • New South Brunswick townhome community now open

    New South Brunswick townhome community now open

    Cambridge Crossing, the newest townhome community from K. Hovnanian Homes, New Jersey’’s largest homebuilder, is now open in South Brunswick. The builder had a grand opening celebration for the new community on April 2-3. Located on the Route 1 corridor in one of the most sought-after areas of South Brunswick, Cambridge Crossing will be an…

  • Youngsters and seniors share extra-special bond

    Youngsters and seniors share extra-special bond

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — An abundance of love filled the South Brunswick Senior Center last week. More than 120 second graders throughout the township participated in the “Senior That I Love” essay contest, with submissions reviewed by members of the Board Office with 28 semifinalists sent to a panel of judges…

  • Raiders’ lacrosse team using GMC finals loss as motivation

    Raiders’ lacrosse team using GMC finals loss as motivation

    By Warren Rappleyea After a disappointing loss in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) final a year ago, North Brunswick Township High School’s girls lacrosse team was determined to enter the 2016 season with a renewed focus. That has certainly shown on the field, as the Raiders have been dominant in getting off to a 7-0…

  • North Brunswick School District wins note-able awards

    North Brunswick School District wins note-able awards

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The NAMM Foundation is singing the praises of the North Brunswick School District. North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) was one of 118 schools across the nation to receive the Support Music Merit Award by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), which honors schools that have demonstrated…

  • Scholar Athlete is cheered for her success in class and on the field

    Scholar Athlete is cheered for her success in class and on the field

    By Jennifer Amato Staff Write NORTH BRUNSWICK – The township cheered for a young woman who received accolades for her background in academics and cheerleading. Erin LaVielle received the Scholar Athlete Artist award from the North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services during the April 4 Township Council meeting. “Anybody who knows anything about…

  • Marlboro tennis relies on balance to stay on top

    Marlboro tennis relies on balance to stay on top

    By Tim Morris A typical Marlboro High School tennis season would please boys head coach Dave Kretzmer. In recent years, the Mustangs have maintained their hold on the Shore Conference A North Division while remaining one of the conference’s best tournament teams and a perennial semifinalist in NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV. The 2016 season…

  • Holdorf no-hitter tops big week for Colonials’ pitchers

    Holdorf no-hitter tops big week for Colonials’ pitchers

    By Tim Morris Tom Holdorf was supposed to pitch four or five innings in his varsity debut for the Freehold High School baseball team. Instead, the 6-foot-2 left-hander went the distance against Keyport High School in the first round of the Monmouth County Tournament April 16 in Freehold Borough. The junior did more than go…

  • Buffalino wins Modified feature in New Egypt Speedway opener

    On Star Wars Night presented by New Jersey Line-X, Dominick Buffalino held off Billy Pauch Jr. to win the season-opening Modified feature at New Egypt Speedway April 16. Pat Wall captured the victory in the Sportsman feature, while Neal Williams took top honors in the Burlington County Overhead Door NEWS Sprints main event. The Lyons…

  • Marlboro lacrosse team aiming for first winning season

    Marlboro lacrosse team aiming for first winning season

    By Tim Morris Youth can be a strength for a team. The past means little the athletes. The Marlboro High School girls lacrosse team has not seen the postseason since 2009 and has never had a winning season. Yet, that hasn’t kept these Mustangs, a young squad with only three seniors, from setting the bar…