Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Henig named principal at Howell Middle School South

    Henig named principal at Howell Middle School South

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Robert Henig, who is the vice principal at Howell Middle School North, has been named the principal at Howell Middle School South, effective July 1. The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education approved the promotion during a recent meeting. Henig began his career in education as a…

  • Jackson introduces $41.8 million municipal budget

    Jackson introduces $41.8 million municipal budget

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Municipal officials have introduced a $41.8 million budget to fund the operation of Jackson in 2016. The budget will be supported in part through the collection of $30.9 million in property taxes from Jackson’s residential and commercial property owners. Business Administrator Helene Schlegel said the “ultimate goal” in…

  • YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy

    YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy summer camps offer day camps to give children and pre-teens in Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge Township, South Amboy and Piscataway. “YMCA summer camp supports the social-emotional growth, cognitive development and physical well-being of kids,” says Lisa Sanguiliano, district executive of operations. “In our camps, kids are in…

  • The ‘greenest’ and environmentally ‘meanest’ cars

    The ‘greenest’ and environmentally ‘meanest’ cars

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The most fuel-efficient models on the market have been falling out of favor lately, as cheap gasoline rekindles consumers’ love affair with less-efficient pickup trucks and SUVs. Sales of “green” cars were down by around 16 percent last year, yet shoppers who still care for the well-being of Mother Nature…

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  • PTA helps Rosenauer school get a leg up on technology

    PTA helps Rosenauer school get a leg up on technology

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – During an afternoon class at the Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School, the collective concentration of more than a dozen pupils is evident on the youngster’s faces. A project is underway and each child is doing his work with keystrokes or a swipe of his finger – but not with…

  • Weichert of Jackson recognized for 2015 success

    Weichert of Jackson recognized for 2015 success

    Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Jackson office was recognized for its success in 2015. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, in new home dollar volume, new home listings and new home sales for the year. In addition, sales associates Kathleen…

  • Tinton Falls introduces 2016 budget

    Tinton Falls introduces 2016 budget

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer TINTON FALLS- A municipal budget for 2016, which Mayor Gerald Turning said is fiscally responsible, which was introduced by the borough council. “The preparation and contents of the budget have been discussed with each and every department head,” Turning said. “The budget is a reflection of sound financial principles. “We…

  • Local poet to be featured in new exhibit

    Local poet to be featured in new exhibit

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — April will mark the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month, and in honor of the occasion, one local writer will have her work displayed as part of a new gallery that highlights the power of written words and their connection to the world of art. Poet…