Author: Michael Nunes
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East Brunswick revokes license of Just Pups
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Time appears to be up for Just Pups in East Brunswick. In a three-hour public hearing on March 28 that saw five witnesses and a statement by Vincent LoSacco, the owner of Just Pups LLC, members of the Township Council voted unanimously to revoke the store’s pet…
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Superintendents ask for more funds from state budget committee
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer NEWARK — The superintendent of Red Bank Borough Public Schools joined his counterpart in Freehold Borough to ask the state to review its funding formula, citing that both districts were underfunded. Jared Rumage, the superintendent of Red Bank Borough Public Schools, along with Freehold Borough School District Superintendent of Schools Rocco…
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Red Bank looks to bring back riverboat cruises
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK- The borough council is looking to flesh out plans to add riverboat cruises in Marine Park. Discussion arose during the March 23 Red Bank Borough Council meeting that focused on addressing the criteria for a Request For Proposal (RFP) as well as the possible impact adding the venue…
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State approves weighted lottery for Red Bank Charter School
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — The Red Bank Charter School (RBCS) has been approved by the state to hold a weighted lottery for the next school year. “We are pleased with Commissioner of Education David Hespe’s approval to serve a greater number of underserved students,” said RBCS Principal Meredith Pennotti. “We are…
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South River residents stroll through history
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – South River has a wealth of history, which was on display to residents during the March 12 South River Main Street Walking Tour. “History is very important. You never know where you’re going unless you know where you’ve been,” said Brian Armstrong, president of the South River…
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East Brunswick serves on tennis court makeover
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Township Council voted to hold a public hearing on more than $1 million in capital improvements. Members of the dais voted during the March 14 council meeting to schedule a public hearing on March 28 for the issuing of $1.6 million in improvements, which…
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East Brunswick Board of Ed reviews tentative budget
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to accept a tentative budget for the 2016-17 school year. The preliminary budget, which was passed at the board’s March 17 meeting, outlines a budget totaling $146.26 million and supported by a $121.93 million tax levy. “The…
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ShopRite employees land spot on Cheerios box
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – Two employees from the ShopRite supermarket in Spotswood were chosen to be featured on a box of Cheerios in recognition of the store raising almost $14,000 in the fight against hunger. “That is an incredible number and it’s a testament to the associates here and their commitment to…
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Red Bank Democrats fill ticket
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — The borough’s Democratic Party have taken the first steps toward the November general election. The borough’s Democratic Party announced in a March 11 press release its candidates running for the two open Borough Council seats, which are currently held by Republican Council President Cindy Burnham and Democratic…
