Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Safety comes first in Shrewsbury
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer SHREWSBURY – On July 19, 1926, the first official council meeting of the Borough of Shrewsbury was held. Nine decades later, at the council’s Jan. 4 reorganization meeting, Mayor Donald Burden reflected on the borough’s history and looked ahead to more prosperous years for residents. “Insuring the public safety…
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Sea Bright vacates land next to the Shrewsbury River
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The Borough Council has opted to vacate a portion of Bellevue Place in order to enable a property owner to move forward with a second- and third-story deck. Despite complaints from various Sea Bright residents, the council voted 4-2 to vacate a portion of Bellevue Place to…
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Red Bank Council members feel left out to dry
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK– With two ordinances adding up to around four million dollars worth for upgrades to the borough-owned water utility, newly elected Republican council members felt left out to dry by the previous council. “This was an issue that has been known about since at least early 2015. I’m…
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Little Silver discusses county tax program
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — To help weigh the decision about whether or not to continue in the Monmouth County Reassessment Demonstration Program, Borough Council members invited members of the county Board of Taxation to discuss the program and the pros and cons of participating. “I do think it is extremely…
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Oceanport to receive emergency management grant
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- The borough will soon be able to shed some salary costs after being awarded a $7,000 federal grant. During the Feb. 18 Borough Council meeting, the council accepted the Federal Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency Assistance grant for the purpose of enhancing the borough’s ability to plan for, mitigate…
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Oceanport to hold meetings on borough hall
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- In the coming months, the public will have the opportunity to weigh in on future sites for borough hall. Mayor Jay Coffey said during the Feb. 4 Borough Council workshop meeting that he plans to hold several meetings seeking input on various sites suitable to rebuild Borough Hall. “What…
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Classroom comes to life for Old Bridge intern
PRINCETON – An internship at Creative Marketing Alliance (CMA), a full-service public relations and marketing firm based in Princeton Junction, is not about making coffee and sorting mail. At CMA, interns become a valuable member of the team, working closely with and observing staff mentors to gain hands-on experience to take back to the classroom…
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Juvenile pedestrian struck by vehicle in South Amboy
SOUTH AMBOY – A juvenile female pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle on Feb. 18. South Amboy police were dispatched to the intersection of Bordentown Avenue and South Stevens Avenue around 4 p.m. Police officers began first aid to stabilize the victim, according to a statement prepared by the South Amboy…
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Old Bridge claims District 20 wrestling championship
By Warren Rappleyea Three Old Bridge High School wrestlers won championships at the District 20 competition Feb. 20 in South Brunswick, and five others finished in the top three in their respective weight classes to qualify for the Region 5 Tournament Feb. 28. All those top-three placements helped coach Bryan Garnett’s Knights compile 190 points,…
