Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Scout saluted for landscape project at community center

    Scout saluted for landscape project at community center

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Michael Lynch, a Boy Scout from Troop 180 was has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, has been recognized by Mayor Maryann Musich and the Township Committee. For his Eagle Scout community project, Michael landscaped a large area in front of the Manalapan Community Center on Route 33.…

  • Allen House apartments dedicated in Millstone

    Allen House apartments dedicated in Millstone

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – After almost a decade of effort, the Allen House apartment building in Millstone Township has opened. On March 10, representatives of the Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA), Neptune, celebrated the completion of the project with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Allen House, 477 Stagecoach Road, in the Clarksburg…

  • Marlboro council introduces $36.6M budget

    Marlboro council introduces $36.6M budget

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Township Council has introduced a $36.6 million budget that is expected to result in a $64 increase in municipal taxes in 2016 for an individual who owns a home that is assessed at the township average of $494,873. Officials said the tax increase is the result of…

  • Jackson native Knxwledge wins Grammy

    Jackson native Knxwledge wins Grammy

    JACKSON – Glen Boothe, who is a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School and is known in the music industry as Knxwledge, recently received a Grammy award for a track he produced on Kendrick Lamar‘s 2015 album “To Pimp A Butterfly.” The track Knxwledge produced is “Momma.” The Grammy awards ceremony took place on Feb. 15. Boothe,…

  • South Amboy officials offer regrets at death of Foodtown site’s owner

    South Amboy officials offer regrets at death of Foodtown site’s owner

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The brief March 16 City Council meeting was largely a mix of congratulations and condolences. At the meeting, officials expressed sadness at the recent passing of Edmund Paczkowski, who had owned the site that long housed the city’s Foodtown. Paczkowski retired in 2012 and closed shop following Superstorm…

  • Mustangs, Rebels look to continue winning ways on softball diamond

    Mustangs, Rebels look to continue winning ways on softball diamond

    By Tim Morris Marlboro Things finally came together for the Marlboro High School softball team in 2015. After making steady progress under the guidance of head coach Nick Scalzo over the previous few years, the Mustangs enjoyed a breakout season. They set a school single-season record for wins (16-7) and scored signature playoff wins in…

  • Spotswood unveils $10.4M municipal budget

    Spotswood unveils $10.4M municipal budget

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Borough Council moved forward last week with its 2016 budget. The total operating budget in 2016 would be $10.39 million, which is partially funded by a municipal tax levy of $6,669,848. “After going line by line through the budget, we ended up with a $64.88 increase for…

  • Two local teens bring messages of staying drug-free to statewide music contest

    Two local teens bring messages of staying drug-free to statewide music contest

      By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Two Middlesex County musicians have been named finalists in a statewide competition sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s (PDFNJ) New Jersey Shout Down Drugs. The initiative challenges high school students to create original music with lyrics that contain powerful peer-to-peer substance abuse prevention messages. Ky’Esen Sumpter of…

  • Sea Bright introduces 2016 budget

    Sea Bright introduces 2016 budget

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT-A rise in the overall assessments in the borough has led to a sharp drop in the municipal tax rate in 2016. That was revealed when the Borough Council introduced the $6.1 million budget for 2016 during a March 21 special meeting. The budget includes a $4 million tax…