• Marathon runners show they are ‘Jersey Strong’

    Boston Marathon bombings prompt a surge in registrants for May 5 N.J. Marathon BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Rather than deterring runners, the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15 have spurred an increase in registrants for the Jersey Shore’s largest run, the 26.2-mile New Jersey Marathon, which will travel through eight Shore towns on May…

  • Howell marathoner recounts mayhem at Boston finish line

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Meredith Reccoppa of Howell completed the Boston Marathon on April 15, but just a few minutes after she crossed the finish line, two bombs exploded, killing three people, injuring hundreds and sending runners and spectators fleeing the scene in terror. PHOTO COURTESY OF GRAD IMAGES AND MARATHON FOTO Meredith Reccoppa…

  • Committee will try again to purchase generators

    Affordable housing project advances in Millstone BY MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent The Millstone Township Committee voted on action items involving generators, senior citizen affordable housing and road repairs on April 17. The committee voted to reject bids for the provision of three generators. Bids were submitted by Manor II Electric of Holmdel and Gary Kubiak &…

  • School districts strain under state mandates

    Despite costs, local officials agree new teacher evaluation model can benefit students BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Richard Cohen, director of curriculum and instruction for the Metuchen School District, Middlesex County, observes a math lesson by kindergarten teacher Sarah Anderson. Metuchen is a pilot district for the new teacher-evaluation system. JEFF GRANIT staff School districts…

  • How do we feel about taxes? I think we’re over the moon

    CODA GREG BEAN If you were walking around on Thursday, April 18, you might have noticed that a little weight was off the yoke around your shoulders, and there was an extra spring in your step. You might not have known why you suddenly felt less burdened, but I’ve got a possible explanation. April 18…

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     The Allentown Lions Club Memorial Day parade will be held rain or shine beginning at 10 a.m. May 27. Parade-goers are advised to arrive by 9:30 a.m. due to Main Street and High Street road closures. A memorial service will follow the parade on the Allentown grammar school grounds. Antique cars are welcome to…

  • MANVILLE: Principal is chosen for Weston School
  • ALLENTOWN: Borough approves police car purchase

    by James McEvoy, Managing Editor    ALLENTOWN — The Allentown Borough Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new police vehicle.    The purchase of 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe sports utility vehicle through a state contract for $35,972.27 was authorized at the April 9 council meeting.    Mayor Stuart Fierstein said the purchase was needed for to replace a…

  • LAWRENCE: St. Mary School students unite in silent vigil

    LAWRENCE: St. Mary School students unite in silent vigil

    Phil McAuliffe April 10, a silent vigil for St. Mary School was held outside the Catholic Diocese of Trenton at 701 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, to gain the attention of presiding Bishop David O’Connell, who as of press time, has refused to review the Save St. Mary Committee’s plan to save St. Mary School, founded…

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