Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Weichert of Old Bridge recognized for 2015 success

    Weichert of Old Bridge recognized for 2015 success

    Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in 2015. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex County, in dollar volume, listings, resale listings, sales, new home sales, resales, resale revenue units and resale dollar volume. In addition, sales…

  • Saint Mary School, Middletown

    Saint Mary School, Middletown

    The weather is warming, flowers are beginning to appear, and parents are wondering how to keep children occupied this summer! Located on a safe, secure 34-acre campus in Middletown, Saint Mary School offers summer programs for kids ages 4 through 8. Amazing Adventures is a theme-based camp for ages 4 through 7. Over a six-week…

  • Long Branch library celebrating 100 years

    Long Branch library celebrating 100 years

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Throughout the last several years, public libraries have slowly grown from a place simply used to check out books, to a community center that is lively and full of activities aimed at meeting the different needs of patrons. For the Long Branch Free Public Library, the…

  • Engineering firm turns 50, awards two scholarships

    Engineering firm turns 50, awards two scholarships

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Since March 21, 1966, township-based T&M Associates has been dedicated to improving the quality of life and creating sustainable technical and engineering solutions for communities and partners throughout Monmouth County. Founded by Richard T. Noble and Richard M. Schulz, T&M Associates has grown from a seven-person operation…

  • High rents: housing’s big challenge

    High rents: housing’s big challenge

    The foreclosure crisis is beginning to fade from the headlines, but another dilemma has quietly grown. “We are in an affordable rental crisis,” says Brian Sullivan, spokesperson for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Median rent nationwide is $1,381 a month, according to Zillow. The real estate data firm expects growth in U.S. rents…

  • Zoning board denies application for warehouse

    Zoning board denies application for warehouse

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment has denied Mobile Tech Security’s application for a use variance to construct a 10,000-square-foot warehouse on Oak Glen Road. The applicant sought final approval for the first 2,000 square feet of warehouse space and 800 square feet of office space to accommodate…

  • 2016 Metuchen Cruise Night seeks sponsors, auto exhibitors

    2016 Metuchen Cruise Night seeks sponsors, auto exhibitors

    Metuchen’s historic downtown comes alive with a full-throttle roar each first Wednesday of the month, May through September, as Metuchen Cruise Night brings a colorful panorama of classic and contemporary autos to Main Street. Sponsors and exhibitors are sought for 2016 Metuchen Cruise Night dates of May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept.…

  • YMCA of Metuchen, Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy honors award-winners Bill Lovett and Mickey Gross

    YMCA of Metuchen, Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy honors award-winners Bill Lovett and Mickey Gross

    William “Bill” Lovett will be honored with the Charles S. Edgar Memorial Award for his outstanding work with the YMCA and the community. Lovett is the currently the executive director of The New Jersey Alliance for YMCAs, a not-for-profit association made up of 37 YMCAs from the state of New Jersey. Prior to this position,…

  • Drug use warning signs will be topic of presentation

    Drug use warning signs will be topic of presentation

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – The early detection of and treatment for drug abuse among Jackson youths will be the subject of an event that will help parents to handle an ongoing state and nationwide trend. On April 13 at 6 p.m., the Jackson Police Department and Jackson PBA Local No. 168 will host a…