Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Matawan-Aberdeen schools present $19.8 million referendum to voters
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer An upcoming Special School Election for the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District will ask voters to approve two referendum questions regarding heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) projects that will upgrade classrooms, instructional spaces, public spaces and offices throughout the district. The referendum questions will ask voters to approve the…
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Residents begin effort to recall Nicastro from office
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – A group of residents wants to conduct an election that, if successful, would recall Robert Nicastro and remove him from his position on the Howell Township Council before the scheduled end of his current term on Dec. 31, 2018. The three men leading the effort are Charles P.…
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Millstone officials salute Pop Warner squads
By Matthew Sockol Correspondent MILLSTONE – The achievements of two Millstone Township youth football teams have been recognized by municipal officials. Mayor Bob Kinsey, on the behalf of the Township Committee, commended and recognized the Millstone Eagles Pop Warner Junior Midget team and the Millstone Eagles Pop Warner Pee Wee team for their successful 2015…
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‘Addams Family’ will bring love, laughs to Allentown
By Matthew Sockol Correspondent ALLENTOWN – Preparations for a production of “The Addams Family” are underway at Allentown High School. The musical will be performed on Feb. 25-27 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 27 High St. Tickets at $9 for students and $10 for adults may be purchased by emailing [email protected] or…
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Four Redbirds wrestlers move on to region tourney
By Wayne Witkowski Unbeaten Allentown High School 160-pound wrestler Jordan Rugo repeated as NJSIAA District 25 champion and sealed a return to the Region VII tournament in Robbinsville, which started Feb. 24, with a first-period pin in the district finals Feb. 20. A top-three finish in the region will keep alive Rugo’s quest to return…
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Pizza boxes carry warning about underage drinking
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – A local municipal alliance is using the power of pizza delivery to warn parents about the serious consequences that could arise if they host a party at which underage individuals consume alcohol. Members of the Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse recently teamed up with…
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South River Planning Board tags in council on redevelopment study
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The next phase of redeveloping the borough’s downtown is in the council’s court. At the Feb. 16 borough planning board meeting, members voted 6-1 to recommend that the area be classified as an area in need of redevelopment. The board approved of a study done by…
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Decision on Spotswood EMS future could be in residents’ hands
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – The borough is considering putting the question of whether or not to keep the borough-owned ambulance service on the ballot in November, according to Council President Curtis Stollen. “We’re going to get more information so that we have a choice to give [the residents], so it’s our intention to do that…
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East Brunswick Board of Education: Help Wanted
MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Board of Education is looking for its ninth member. With former board member Kevin McEvoy resigning in order to become the township’s mayor, the district is looking for candidates to fill his seat. According to District Business Administrator and Board of Education Secretary Bernardo Giuliana,…
