• Millstone school board seeks voters’ approval for roof projects

    Millstone school board seeks voters’ approval for roof projects

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Board of Education members and administrators in the Millstone Township K-8 School District will ask voters to approve a multi-million dollar infrastructure project in a Dec. 13 referendum. In a binding referendum, voters will be asked to approve the expenditure of $2.9 million to replace the roof on…

  • Councilwoman grateful for years of service

    Councilwoman grateful for years of service

    As most know, this year I made the decision to not seek re-election as a North Brunswick councilwoman. My decision was rendered to my colleagues this past spring. My time as councilwoman has left me with many good memories and proud accomplishments. Serving with volunteer residents on committees and representing constituents on all levels have…

  • Top of the class neighborhood

    Top of the class neighborhood

    Why it pays to purchase a home in a good school district by Erik J. Martin CTW Features They say there’s no substitute for a quality education. But the quality of an education will greatly depend on the caliber of the school, and typically the best public schools are located within the finest school districts.…

  • Falcons girls’ volleyball team enjoys successful season

    Falcons girls’ volleyball team enjoys successful season

    By Jimmy Allinder The Monroe Township High School girls’ volleyball team (19-6) came up short in its bid to defend the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament title, but the Falcons still enjoyed another successful season. The 19 victories represent the most in school history for the regular season and the team captured its first White…

  • Meeting on referendum scheduled for Nov. 30

    Meeting on referendum scheduled for Nov. 30

        A meeting regarding the upcoming schools referendum in North Brunswick will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Renaissance Club House, Renaissance Boulevard, North Brunswick. The public is invited to attend.

  • Sinatra tribute slated at Red Bank theater Dec. 4

    Sinatra tribute slated at Red Bank theater Dec. 4

    The nonprofit organization Jazz Arts Project will present a world-class event in tribute to Frank Sinatra at 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. A select group of tribute singers, along with celebrities Deana Martin, Donny Most and others, will take the historic stage backed by the acclaimed 28-piece…

  • Jersey Freeze founder dies at 99

    Jersey Freeze founder dies at 99

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer Carlton O. Blackmore, the founder of the Jersey Freeze ice cream stand at Manalapan Avenue and Route 9, Freehold, has died in Florida at the age of 99. Blackmore died on Nov. 17 at the Waterford Health Center, Juno Beach, according to an online obituary. He is survived by his…

  • In the service

    In the service

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jessica L. Maguire graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also…

  • Old Bridge taking steps to ensure safe drinking water

    Old Bridge taking steps to ensure safe drinking water

    Over the past year, the drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has elevated our nation’s awareness surrounding the importance of infrastructure and access to safe drinking water. Though lead contamination has not been an issue here at the Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority (OBMUA), parents, children and elected officials are right to exercise great caution…

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