• Helmetta on short list for biggest speed trap in Jersey

    CODA GREG BEAN In 2011, Helmetta followed a lot of communities in New Jersey and got rid of its police chief, who was largely protected by state law from political interference by the governing body, and named a civilian director, Andrew Ely, over whom they believed they’d have more direct control. Turns out they made…

  • Restricting magazine capacity is not the answer

    I was among the attendees at a recent hearing at the State House Annex on the firearms bills being proposed by the Committee on Law and Public Safety, and I was disappointed to feel that my comments, as well as those of others in attendance, fell on deaf ears. It was apparent from the very…

  • Coaches should ‘emulate true mentors’

    Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, helps develop and administer classes in conjunction with the Youth Sports Research Council, training coaches and assistants on behavior in mentoring our student athletes. The state program, Sports Awareness For Educating Today’s Youth (S.A.F.E.T.Y), requires mandatory attendance, and a volunteer cannot go on a field or on a…

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    The Manasquan Reservoir in Howell, as seen on March 30, provides a scenic setting for a day of fishing. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • N.B. is making noise over new sports program

    Cricket clinic for boys and girls grades 2 through 8 will begin April 22 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — With the success of the adult cricket leagues in the township, the North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (DPRCS) is expanding its cricket program to boys and girls in grades…

  • Play ball!

    Top: Julia Nosal (l) and Amanda Kassabian hold up a sign during the South Brunswick Athletic Association’s opening-day parade and ceremonies on April 13. Right: Teams eagerly await for the season to start. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Lecture offered on ‘The Measure of a Person’

    Pat Stephens will speak on “The Measure of a Person” at 7 p.m. on April 23 at Our Lady of Peace Church, Route 130 and Washington Place, North Brunswick. The public is welcome to attend this free lecture. For more information, contact Helen at [email protected].

  • No. Brunswick celebrates Disabilities Awareness Day

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — It was 10 years ago when Danielle’s Law was signed into law. Diane Gruskowski, Danielle’s mom, reflected on her daughter and the law that honors her during the fifth annual Disabilities Awareness Day, held April 7 at North Brunswick Township High School. The day was hosted by…

  • Team cannot be ‘mocked’ for court trial performance

    Noor-Ul-Iman places third in state in annual competition BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The mock trial team at the Noor-Ul- Iman (NUI) School in Monmouth Junction finished third in this year’s statewide Mock Trial Competition for high school students. For this feat, the students and their coaches received recognition from Mayor Frank Gambatese and the…

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