Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Monmouth County’s camp/swim directory available Feb. 26

    The Monmouth County Park System will make its Camp/Swim Program Directory available at most parks and online beginning Feb. 26. Online and phone registrations for summer camp and swim lessons will begin at 12 p.m. on March 6. To register by phone with a credit card, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. To register online, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com. After March…

  • Author writes to help those with mental illness

    Author writes to help those with mental illness

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – What would you do if you were diagnosed with a mental illness? That is the focus of the new memoir “I’m Not Crazy” by local resident Siren Sawyer. Throughout the book, Sawyer talks candidly about her struggles with bipolar disorder and offers advice to those dealing with…

  • Middletown board updates community on strategic plan

    Middletown board updates community on strategic plan

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Township school officials provided community members with an update regarding a strategic plan that was established last year and discussed several goals and steps that have already been taken to help the district function as a united community. At the Board of Education’s Jan. 26 meeting, Business…

  • Raritan H.S. to offer AP Capstone program

    Raritan H.S. to offer AP Capstone program

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — Following the launch of a 1:1 Chromebook Initiative and the establishment of a state-of-the-art Fabrication Laboratory, Raritan High School has become the latest school to implement the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Program. The AP Capstone program allows students to develop skills such as research, collaboration…

  • Middletown declares Belford an area in need of redevelopment

    Middletown declares Belford an area in need of redevelopment

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — More than a month after officials presented findings suggesting the Port of Belford area be designated “as in need of redevelopment,” the Township Committee has passed a resolution concurring with the results presented to the Planning Board. “Passing the resolution now allows us to put out Request…

  • North will return to Plumsted school district

    North will return to Plumsted school district

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Gerald North, a former superintendent in the Plumsted Township School District, is returning to an administrative position in the district. North will return in April as an assistant superintendent, before he becomes the superintendent on July 1. Board of Education members voted unanimously on Feb. 10 to rehire…

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  • Township-wide yard sales can help beautify North Brunswick

    By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – In an effort to do some spring cleaning while also fostering a sense of property pride, North Brunswick will hold its first community-wide yard sales in May. Michael Hritz, the director of Community Development, suggested the idea last fall in order to beautify the town while also…

  • Sea Bright to make adjustments to beach operations

    Sea Bright to make adjustments to beach operations

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT- The borough council is expected to update the rules and regulations at both Anchorage Beach and Anchorage Park prior to the next beach season. Borough Administrator Joseph Verruni said during the Feb. 11 Workshop meeting that borough officials have recently met with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection…