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  • Water rate hikes introduced amid procedural debacle

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer An ordinance providing for two separate water rate hikes will be up for public hearing at the Aug. 10 meeting of the Sayreville Borough Council. The ordinance, which was introduced amid some confusion at the council’s July 27 meeting, calls for a 4.8 percent increase on water rates starting…

  • Central New Jersey breaks out in Pharoah fever

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Brian Skirka and Emilee Carton mingle prior to the Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show held as part of the “Hats and Horses: A Day at the Races” event held at Monmouth Park in Oceanport Aug. 1, the day before the Haskell Invitational. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR At 9 a.m. sharp, the…

  • Rutgers considers adaptive sports program

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer MONROE — When Eric Katz was looking to begin his career as a wheelchair athlete, his first choice was at his home school of Rutgers University. However, Katz, now 32, was forced to enroll at the University of Arizona because Rutgers did not offer an adaptive sports program at the…

  • Welna Foundation keeps fallen friend’s spirit of kindness alive

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Matthew Welna SAYREVILLE — What started as an effort to establish a scholarship in memory of a brother and friend has blossomed into an endeavor to spread goodwill and keep his benevolent spirit alive. Matthew Welna, a Sayreville native and Monroe Township resident, was repeatedly characterized as “selfless” and…

  • Library has reading program for adults

    The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway is offering its summer reading program, “Escape the Ordinary,” for adults to enjoy book discussions, programs, prizes and more through Aug. 22. Read new fiction, a biography or a literary classic and be rewarded with a chance to win a prize. Adult readers are invited to…

  • American Pharoah delivers as winner at Haskell

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Jockey Victor Espinoza waves to the cheering crowd as American Pharoah heads to the track to run in the Haskell Invitational Aug. 2. The Triple Crown winner made it look easy as he won the race much to the delight of the record-setting crowd of more than 60,000 fans. SCOTT…

  • Patriots use basketball camp as way to gel ahead of next season

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold Township High School’s Sarah Hughes, left, is fouled by St. John Vianney High School’s Sarah Furch during their game at the Maroon and White Girls Basketball Team Camp held this year at Holmdel High School. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Mike Stoia, the head coach of the Freehold Township High…

  • Marlboro 10/11-year-old all-stars repeat as District 19 champs

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer There has been one constant for the Marlboro Little League 10- and 11- year-old all-star team in putting together a string of District 19 championships. “The kids play very good defense,” manager Joe Cilea said. Marlboro won the district pennant by marching through the tournament undefeated (4-0). It beat Freehold…

  • Positive results for Freehold in summer league

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer Baseball League couldn’t have played out much better for Freehold High School. The Colonials, fielding a team that included incoming freshmen and several junior varsity players, finished in first place in the Surf Division (Monmouth County) during the regular season. The Colonials had 19 points…