Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Lions’ girls lacrosse team showing improvement from last year

    Lions’ girls lacrosse team showing improvement from last year

    By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School’s girls lacrosse team continues to make major strides with only five players back from a frustrating 6-12 campaign a year ago as it is off to a 3-1 start coming into this week. Junior defender Megan Slahor and sophomore goalkeeper Bailey Havens are the lone starters back from…

  • Lions gaining experience in volleyball program’s first year

    Lions gaining experience in volleyball program’s first year

    By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School’s new boys volleyball team has been scorched in its baptism of fire, losing its first four games. But coach Brian Chesley sees progress from his young lineup that will have opponents more on guard later in the season. “We have made huge strides as a team just understanding…

  • Manalapan-Englishtown board joins appeal vs. charter school

    Manalapan-Englishtown board joins appeal vs. charter school

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education has voted 9-0 to pass a resolution supporting the Highland Park School District in Middlesex County and it has decided to participate in an appeal that involves the Hatikvah International Charter School in East Brunswick. The board authorized and directed its attorney,…

  • Marlboro teen, 14, achieves rank of Eagle Scout

    Marlboro teen, 14, achieves rank of Eagle Scout

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Tomas C. Zita IV, 14, of Marlboro, has become the youngest individual in the 30-year history of Boy Scout Troop 85, Marlboro, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Tomas, who goes by Tom, is a freshman at Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, where he is a member of…

  • Howell council adopts $46.9M budget for 2016

    Howell council adopts $46.9M budget for 2016

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – The Township Council has adopted a 2016 budget that officials said will put more police officers on Howell’s streets and help pay off debt. A public hearing on the budget was held during the council’s meeting on March 21. Residential and commercial property owners will pay a total…

  • Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie honors tops agents for March

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie honors tops agents for March

    Iris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, Marlboro, announces the top individuals and teams for the month of March. Top Listing Agent is Laurin LaLima and Top Listing Team is the Andrea & Harry Mesh Team. Top Selling Agent is Frank Fortino and Top Selling Team is the Gloria Bernstein Team. “The…

  • Freehold Twp. municipal tab reaches $40M

    Freehold Twp. municipal tab reaches $40M

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has introduced a $40.1 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality this year. A public hearing on the budget has been scheduled for 8 p.m. April 26 at town hall. Residents may comment on or ask questions about the budget at that…

  • Gotto, Guz will not seek re-election in Howell

    Gotto, Guz will not seek re-election in Howell

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL —The sitting mayor and a sitting councilman will not seek re-election in Howell this year. Republican Mayor Bill Gotto and Republican Councilman Edward Guz did not file nominating petitions by the April 4 deadline and both men will conclude their service to the community on Dec. 31. The race…

  • Cougars look to hold onto A North volleyball title

    Cougars look to hold onto A North volleyball title

    By Tim Morris A year after winning the Shore Conference A North Division championship, the Colts Neck High School boys volleyball team is looking for more. Head coach Glenn Jansen has a team he thinks could be one of the top two or three in the Shore Conference and a potential top 20 team in…