Author: Michael Nunes

  • Red Bank students embrace global community

    Red Bank students embrace global community

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — In what school officials called one of their biggest parties of the year, students, parents and other members of the community came together for the school’s annual International Night held by the district’s Parent Teacher Organization. “Tonight is what this district is all about,” said Superintendent of…

  • Red Bank proposed budget dies on party lines

    Red Bank proposed budget dies on party lines

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — With a tie-breaker vote cast by Mayor Pasquale Menna, the proposed 2016 borough budget failed to pass. “I would prefer another week to digest it. … I cannot in good conscious vote ‘yes,’” said Menna at the May 25 Borough Council meeting. The mayor was joined in…

  • Spotswood church plants hope for those in need

    Spotswood church plants hope for those in need

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — While most residents contribute canned food to food pantries, the Trinity United Methodist Church in Spotswood began planting a garden in which fresh produce would be donated to a local food pantry. “No one could really bring fresh produce, so we thought if we could have a garden…

  • MCC degrees in the works for East Brunswick High School grads

    MCC degrees in the works for East Brunswick High School grads

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Graduating seniors could have the opportunity to receive more than a high school diploma when they leave East Brunswick High School. “We are in the process right now of negotiating with Middlesex County College (MCC) to provide opportunities for East Brunswick Public School students to earn credits…

  • Students learn about South River’s government

    Students learn about South River’s government

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Third graders from South River Elementary School toured the borough to get a better understand of how the town functions. “Right now in our social studies class, we are learning about all of the services that are provided by the community. The children really get a chance to…

  • Students, police department encourage driving 25

    Students, police department encourage driving 25

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – Students at South River High School joined members of the South River Police Department in telling drivers in the borough one thing: slow down. “We had some concerns in some residential areas regarding speeders, so we did some research and came across this Keep Kids Alive Drive…

  • Remembering the Jews of pre-World War II Russia

    Remembering the Jews of pre-World War II Russia

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – For Michael Kesler, whose family was murdered in the Holocaust, this is his opportunity to keep his family’s culture alive. “I had a dream, four or five years ago, that I saw my father who was killed by the Nazis in Poland. I saw him in a…

  • Red Bank budget tax increase lower than expected

    Red Bank budget tax increase lower than expected

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — The borough announced that the proposed tax increase would be less taxing on commercial and residential properties than previously expected. According to information presented by the borough, the tax rate is expected to increase by 1.98 percent from the previous year. “This is actually the lowest increase…

  • Inland towns try to attract visitors

    Inland towns try to attract visitors

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Now that the summer season is fast approaching, New Jersey towns that do not have the benefit of beachfront property must be creative in order to attract visitors and tourists. Red Bank is one community that has prepared a game plan. “We cannot compete with [beach towns], but it is…