Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Protesters seek to block charter school expansion

    Protesters seek to block charter school expansion

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — Hundreds of parents, students and teachers braved Wednesday night’s frigid weather to march on borough hall, asking the council for its support in halting the expansion of the Red Bank Charter School (RBCS). Assembling at the Red Bank Middle School, the group of around 200, which included parents,…

  • Jersey Shore Rose Society’s meeting set for Jan. 23

    Jersey Shore Rose Society’s meeting set for Jan. 23

    Jersey Shore Rose Society’s monthly meeting will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Community Room, Kensington Court Assisted Living, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. A Beginner Clinic will be conducted by Consulting Rosarians from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The Main Meeting with an activity will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and will include a…

  • Rumson mayor expects another productive year

    Rumson mayor expects another productive year

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer RUMSON – After being sworn into his fourth-term, Mayor John Ekdahl reflected on borough events and activities of 2015, applauding council and community members for meeting challenges with diplomacy and dignity. According to Ekdahl, the borough continued its commitment toward creative cost-cutting solutions through shared services programs with local…

  • Mayor’s rhymes say that Little Silver will shine in 2016

    Mayor’s rhymes say that Little Silver will shine in 2016

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER – As the borough heads into a new year, Mayor Robert C. Neff Jr. reflected on the past year and provided some insight into plans that are in store for the borough in 2016. During the Borough Council’s Jan. 4 reorganization meeting, some items Neff reflected on…

  • Weichert of Old Bridge recognized for December performance

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding industry performance in December. The office led the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex County, in resales, resale revenue units and resale dollar volume. The office is located at 1394 Route 9 south. For more…

  • Sayreville re-introduces water rate ordinance

    Sayreville re-introduces water rate ordinance

    By Matthew Sockol Correspondent SAYREVILLE – An ordinance that will increase the water rates in Sayreville has been introduced for a third time. At the Jan. 11 Borough Council meeting, the ordinance was introduced by a 4-3 vote. The council was split over the ordinance, with Councilman Pat Lembo, Councilwoman Mary Novak and Councilman Art…

  • Teenage ‘Mr. Christmas’ wins house decorating contest in South Amboy

    Teenage ‘Mr. Christmas’ wins house decorating contest in South Amboy

    By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — It’s only fitting that someone nicknamed “Mr. Christmas” was part of the winning family during the city’s annual holiday house decorating contest. The contest, which the city has been holding since 2011, is part of South Amboy’s annual holiday festivities. Residents enter their homes into the contest, and…

  • Colts Neck teachers set to face Harlem Wizards

    Colts Neck teachers set to face Harlem Wizards

    By Peter Elacqua COLTS NECK – The Colts Neck PTO is inviting sports fans to watch teachers from the Colts Neck K-8 School District take on the Harlem Wizards in a basketball game that will be played at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at Colts Neck High School, Route 537 and Five Points Road. The Harlem…

  • Mazzola tapped to serve as council president for 2016

    Mazzola tapped to serve as council president for 2016

    By Peter Elacqua MARLBORO – Councilwoman Carol Mazzola has been elected by her fellow members on the Township Council to serve as council president for 2016. During the township’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 7, Robert Salman swore in Jonathan Hornik for his third four-year term as mayor. Municipal Court Judge Frank LaRocca, a former member…