• Teen Arts Festival to be held March 20-22

    BY MARIE MABER Correspondent Judges view student art during the 2012 Teen Arts Festival at Brookdale Community College. The Monmouth County Arts Council presents the festival in collaboration with the college. Some 2,000 teens representing middle and high schools throughout the county attend the event, which includes workshops and master classes in all disciplines of…

  • Marlboro K-8 school budget expected to be introduced

    Late information relating to security measures caused delay on March 5 BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Marlboro K-8 school district officials expect the budget for the 2013-14 school year to trigger a rise in school taxes for property owners. The Marlboro Board of Education chose to delay a vote on the introduction of the tentative…

  • Channeling the aid

    As FEMA moves out, local groups step in to help Sandy victims BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer A house in Sea Bright, Monmouth County, was reduced to a pile of debris by superstorm Sandy. Long-term recovery groups are now being set up to work with storm victims in Monmouth and Middlesex counties. ERIC SUCAR staff…

  • Marlboro school board to host public hearing on budget

    By Jack Murtha MARLBORO — Despite the lingering concerns of some board members, the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education has introduced a tentative budget that is projected to raise school taxes for property owners in the 2013-14 school year. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 18 at…

  • Manalapan committee taps McNaboe to fill open seat

    By Mark Rosman MANALAPAN — John “Jack” McNaboe has been selected by the members of the Township Committee to join the governing body and fill the seat left open by the resignation of Don Holland. The Manalapan Republican County Committee submitted Rebecca Ginsberg, Alana Nachmani and McNaboe to the Township Committee as candidates to replace…

  • Bills WR Jones, Friendship Charter coach Harris to speak at Edison

    Varsity Report BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent St. Joseph of Metuchen High School’s Marques Townes (15) soars over St. Peter Preparatory’s Vic Jusino to get off a shot during the NJSIAA Non-Public A state championship game played on March 9 at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River. The Falcons repeated as state champions with a…

  • Asbury Park’s new venue is Where Music Lives

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Mention “Jersey Shore music,” and one place comes to mind — Asbury Park. It always has been and still is where music lives. Those who want to immerse themselves in photos, vintage videos and memorabilia of Jersey’s favorite musicians — from Bruce Springsteen to Boccigalupi & the Bad Boys —…

  • Italian-American club sets March 20 meeting

    The Centurions, an East Brunswick Italian American club, will hold its next meeting 8 p.m. March 20 at East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, 485 Cranbury Road, behind University Radiology. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Bob at 732- 257-3294.

  • JCC to hold summer day camp for kids

    The JCC of Middlesex County will host an open house on Monday, March 18 at 6:30-8 p.m. for its Bright Beginnings Preschool and Summer Fun Day Camp at 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The preschool provides a child-centered environment with a low student-teacher ratio and a comprehensive curriculum for children from ages 2-and-a-half to 5.…

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