• Monroe celebrates the ‘many hats’ worn by retiring manager

    Monroe celebrates the ‘many hats’ worn by retiring manager

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — John Riggs is the guy who wore many hats and who brought sustainability, berms and sidewalks into town. “What we see is the beauty in this town, the berms … the landscaping,” Mayor Gerald Tamburro said as he recognized Riggs on his retirement at a recent council meeting.…

  • New elementary school ready to open in Edison

    New elementary school ready to open in Edison

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The new James Monroe Elementary School in Edison was ready for its closeup earlier this month when officials held an open house in preparation for its opening at the start of the new year. At the Dec. 19 Board of Education meeting, board member Theresa Ward said that the Dec. 17…

  • Zwicker food drive supports South Brunswick Food Pantry

    Zwicker food drive supports South Brunswick Food Pantry

    The legislative office of Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset) has collected hundreds of nonperishable food items to donate to local food banks. The food drive launched last month yielded more than 300 donations, which will be distributed to Arm in Arm, Flemington Food Pantry, Mercer Friends Food Bank, Food Bank Network of Somerset County…

  • Monmouth Film Festival makes debut at Two River Theater

    Monmouth Film Festival makes debut at Two River Theater

    By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer The Monmouth Film Festival, which was founded by Holmdel resident Nick Marchese, made its debut at the Two River Theater in Red Bank in December. The festival highlighted screenings of five feature independent films and 36 short films. The independent films selected were narrative, documentary and student films, short and feature-length,…

  • Cinderella’s Closet to hold its 10th annual Fashion Showcase

    Cinderella’s Closet to hold its 10th annual Fashion Showcase

    By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer The prom is the most magical day of the year for many high school students. Among all other tasks, finding the perfect dress without spending a fortune may be a daunting mission. Cinderella’s Closet of Monmouth County understands this and would like to help. The organization aims to promote self-esteem among less…

  • Manalapan mayor’s gala supports local organizations

    Manalapan mayor’s gala supports local organizations

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Community groups were the recipients of proceeds from the Mayor’s Gala that was held in November at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. Mayor Mary Ann Musich said the Mayor’s Gala affords the Township Committee an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of Manalapan’s residents and businesses, while raising…

  • Allentown purchases Wilbert property for passive use

    Allentown purchases Wilbert property for passive use

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Municipal officials have closed on the purchase of the Wilbert property, a 2.7-acre parcel they are planning to develop for passive uses such as a walking path. The closing was announced at the Dec. 13 meeting of the Borough Council. Although the Wilbert property has a North Main…

  • Ladies Auxiliary to hold bus trip to Atlantic City

    Ladies Auxiliary to hold bus trip to Atlantic City

    The Ladies Auxiliary Unit of Spotswood American Legion Post 253 will sponsor a bus trip to the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City on March 19. The cost is $25 per person before Jan. 15, or $30 per person until Feb. 12. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/1842688082645092/

  • East Brunswick Woman’s Club to meet Jan. 10

    East Brunswick Woman’s Club to meet Jan. 10

    The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will hold is next general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 at East Brunswick Fire District 1, Civic Center Station, 303 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Kevin Woyce will give a presentation on national parks. After a short business meeting, refreshments will be served. All are welcomed to attend. For more information,…

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