• Edison native to perform at Presidential Inauguration

    Edison native to perform at Presidential Inauguration

    EDISON — For Briana Tarby, she said her time at John P. (J.P.) Stevens High School molded her career path. Tarby is a First Class Petty Officer with the Coast Guard and is busy preparing for the Jan. 20 Presidential Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., where she will be an oboe player…

  • North Brunswick voters approve new construction, school renovations

    North Brunswick voters approve new construction, school renovations

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — After a proposal for two new schools in North Brunswick failed last year, residents approved a plan to build one new school and renovate an existing school during a special election this year. The referendum passed by a count of 1,807 “yes” votes versus 1,648 “no” votes…

  • Annual toy run spreads holiday cheer to patients

    Annual toy run spreads holiday cheer to patients

    LONG BRANCH — Motorcycle riders from around the region recently participated in a toy drop as part of the Annual Toy Run that delivered funds, toys and other gifts to brighten the holidays for patients at The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center. Blue Knights, New Jersey Chapter XV, accompanied by Santa and the…

  • Millstone voters approve roof replacement at two schools

    Millstone voters approve roof replacement at two schools

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – A referendum that proposed replacing the roof on two schools in the Millstone Township K-8 School District has been approved by voters. In a binding referendum, voters were asked by the Board of Education to approve the expenditure of $2.9 million to replace the roof on the Millstone…

  • Milltown officials considering how to use surplus funds

    Milltown officials considering how to use surplus funds

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials are discussing what to do with funds left over from the construction of the new electric substation. A request has been made by the Environmental Commission to plant 108 trees on the county land that is located behind the Ice Cream Depot, next to the new…

  • Freehold Township school board, teachers union agree on one-year contract

    Freehold Township school board, teachers union agree on one-year contract

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education has approved a one-year contract with the union which represents the district’s non-supervisory employees. On Nov. 15, board Vice President Jason Levy and board members Michael Amoroso, Kay Poklemba-Holtz, Michelle Lambert and Staci Triandafellos voted to approve a…

  • French club to hold Jan. 3 meeting

    French club to hold Jan. 3 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m. on Jan. 3 at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparation and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

  • Holocaust survivor will speak at library on Jan. 11

    Holocaust survivor will speak at library on Jan. 11

    Author Miriam Dobin will discuss the story of how her family survived the Holocaust, which is the subject of her book, “I Am Because of You,” at 7 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the East Brunswick Library, Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick. The program is sponsored by the East Brunswick Library and the East Brunswick…

  • Housing programs will be strengthened in 2017

    Housing programs will be strengthened in 2017

    The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) took positive action to benefit low- and middle-income populations this month, including approval of programs that will strengthen the state’s 2017 housing opportunities for residents struggling with mortgage payments and others in need of affordable rentals. The board approved guidelines for Home Seeker, a new mortgage assistance program,…

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