• Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 21 in Long Branch

    Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 21 in Long Branch

    Waterspirit’s Winter Solstice Celebration will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 21 at Stella Maris, 981 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. Pause in the middle of busy holiday preparations and experience the sacred in the darkness and the coming of the light of the winter solstice. In music, reflection and ritual, hope is sparked and…

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  • Charter schools affect funding in Sayreville school district

    Charter schools affect funding in Sayreville school district

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The effect of charter schools at both the national and local levels was discussed during the Nov. 15 Sayreville Board of Education meeting. Board member Kevin Ciak, who is the president-elect of the National School Boards Association, said he was recently in Denver to prepare for the national conference and was…

  • Kendall Park Marine encourages veterans to donate organs

    Kendall Park Marine encourages veterans to donate organs

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — On Nov. 25, 2012, then-Private First Class Chris Molnar was visiting his two friends before they went back to college after Thanksgiving break. Molnar had just been granted a 10-day leave of absence after completing three months of boot camp training at the United States Marine Corps…

  • Myrtle Park field use spurs traffic complaints

    Myrtle Park field use spurs traffic complaints

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The increased use of the turf fields at Myrtle Park has created traffic and parking issues for residents on East Walnut Street. Residents said they are looking to find a happy medium with park goers. “The popularity of Myrtle Park with Charles Field has brought a surge of…

  • Marlboro mayor calls on residents to respect diverse cultures

    Marlboro mayor calls on residents to respect diverse cultures

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Without revealing details about several incidents he said have occurred in the wake of Donald Trump’s election as president, Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik is asking residents and visitors to respect the diverse cultures of those who live and work in the municipality. In a Nov. 17 letter to…

  • Millstone board seeks voters’ approval to replace two roofs

    Millstone board seeks voters’ approval to replace two roofs

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – A special election that will decide the fate of a proposed infrastructure project in the Millstone Township K-8 School District will be held on Dec. 13. In a binding referendum, voters will be asked by the Board of Education to approve the expenditure of $2.9 million to replace…

  • Jamesburg seeks to fill vacant seat on school board

    Jamesburg seeks to fill vacant seat on school board

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Jamesburg’s Board of Education currently has one vacant seat on a nine-seat board. On election night, Nov. 8, residents approved the borough’s ballot proposal to reduce the board from nine members to seven. Currently, the board has eight members and one vacant seat, according to Jamesburg’s website. Therefore, in…

  • Blue Hawk Records to release ‘Nine Lives’ on vinyl

    Blue Hawk Records to release ‘Nine Lives’ on vinyl

    By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s student-run record label, Blue Hawk Records, is scheduled to release its ninth compilation album, “Nine Lives,” on Dec. 7. The album will debut with a record release show that will be held at the Rebecca Stafford Student Center from 2:45-4:15 p.m., featuring live performances…

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