Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Public hearing scheduled for Jackson school budget

    Public hearing scheduled for Jackson school budget

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Months of work spent developing a budget for the upcoming school year has culminated with the introduction of a $148 million budget that will fund the operation of the Jackson School District from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Board of Education members and district administrators discussed…

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  • Middletown school donation supports new ESL class in Red Bank

    Middletown school donation supports new ESL class in Red Bank

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer RED BANK — A donation made by Middletown High School South’s Spanish Honor Society has helped the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County’s Red Bank Resource Network gather the necessary tools and supplies to initiate a new English as a Second Language (ESL) class. The class is being held…

  • Old Bridge, Uber partner for free rides

    Old Bridge, Uber partner for free rides

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Anyone looking for a ride home in Old Bridge after a night out can now tap Uber’s “Old Bridge Safe Ride Option” on a smart phone to get a free ride. A pilot program between the Old Bridge Business Alliance and Uber began April 14 in an effort to reduce drunk driving…

  • Matawan-Aberdeen students honored for community service

    Matawan-Aberdeen students honored for community service

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Local high school students were recently honored by the Township Council for their dedication and participation in a new community service program aimed at assisting elderly or disabled residents unable to shovel snow at their property. At an April 5 meeting, Mayor Fred Tagliarini and Deputy Mayor…

  • Pitching, hitting have Redbirds off to strong start

    Pitching, hitting have Redbirds off to strong start

    By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s softball team continues to roll along at 8-1 despite shuffling its lineup for an injured player. The week is highlighted by a showdown in the Colonial Valley Conference Freedom Division that was scheduled for April 20 at Robbinsville High School. “It will be a great game,” Allentown coach Kim…

  • Chutney Chefs delivers homemade Indian food

    Chutney Chefs delivers homemade Indian food

      Chutney Chefs delivers pre-cut, pre-measured Indian food and sauces for customers to combine together and cook. Owner Akhil Shah spent numerous evenings eating bad frozen food after working late nights and decided to provide a way to offer homemade food quickly. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees include roti or rice. Options include aloo gobi, which…

  • Tennis court repairs rally in East Brunswick

    Tennis court repairs rally in East Brunswick

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – After being shot down at the last council meeting, an ordinance to fund repairs for tennis courts in town is experiencing its second wind. According to the ordinance, which was introduced at the April 11 Town Council meeting, $667,757 would go toward reconstructing the four courts at…

  • Council wants to muzzle dog, cat sales in East Brunswick

    Council wants to muzzle dog, cat sales in East Brunswick

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Weeks after the Township Council voted to revoke the pet shop license of Just Pups, members on the dais voted to move forward with an ordinance prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats. “It’s historically been dogs that have become the victim of people who feel that…