• Ocean Township may implement temporary speed bumps

    Ocean Township may implement temporary speed bumps

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — In an effort to curb speeding on neighborhood roads, the township may place temporary speed bumps on several streets for the more congested summer months. Mayor Christopher Siciliano said during the Sept. 22 Workshop meeting that he would like to implement the temporary speed bumps for the…

  • Officials propose ways to handle increased student enrollment in Monroe

    Officials propose ways to handle increased student enrollment in Monroe

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — Some 427 new students are projected to come into the Monroe Township School District next school year, according to a recent demographic study. “Student enrollment has been growing leaps and bounds,” Schools Superintendent Michael Kozak said. “It is [taxing] on our available resources.” Nine years ago, the student population…

  • Brookdale golf outing raises record amount for scholarships

    Brookdale golf outing raises record amount for scholarships

    A record number of golfers and community sponsors came together in support of local students at the Brookdale Community College Foundation’s 37th annual Education Open, held Sept. 15 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Howell. The tournament raised $68,407 for Brookdale scholarships and student services, the largest amount ever collected since the tournament was established…

  • St. Augustine achieves Blue Ribbon status

    St. Augustine achieves Blue Ribbon status

    KENDALL PARK – Saint Augustine of Canterbury School has received the distinction of being named a Blue Ribbon School for 2016, one of only a handful of schools in New Jersey to receive such an honor. The Roman Catholic Pre-K to Grade 8 elementary school that is located in Kendall Park was chosen based on overall…

  • Howell board approves Elon Associates plan

    Howell board approves Elon Associates plan

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The Planning Board has granted final approval to Elon Associates’ longstanding plan to build residences and a retail/office building at Yellowbrook Road and Route 524, Howell. Yellowbrook Road runs between Route 524 (Adelphia-Farmingdale Road) and Route 33. Approval was granted by the board at a recent meeting. Board…

  • Allentown Fall Festival will welcome guests to borough

    Allentown Fall Festival will welcome guests to borough

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Organizers of the Allentown Fall Festival will welcome more than 100 vendors and thousands of guests to the historic borough on Oct. 8-9. The annual community celebration will feature artisans and crafters, a Civil War re-enactment camp, a variety of food, a classic car show, live entertainment, a…

  • School repairs in Marlboro are proposed in referendum

    School repairs in Marlboro are proposed in referendum

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education will place a $26.3 million referendum in front of voters on Nov. 8. If the referendum is approved by a simple majority, infrastructure upgrades will be completed at six of the district’s eight schools. Administrators have said the multi-million dollar…

  • ‘Apples’ available for student personalization in South River

    ‘Apples’ available for student personalization in South River

    The South River Foundation for Educational Excellence will hold the Apple of My Eye contest throughout the month. The apple appliques are available for $1 each and can be personalized. The apples will be placed on the desks of students the following morning. The student with the most apples will be recognized at a school…

  • An American Girl® tea party set for Nov. 6

    An American Girl® tea party set for Nov. 6

    Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will celebrate Jewish book month by holding a special tea party for children, ages 5 and over, and their favorite doll, from noon-2 p.m. on Nov. 6. While enjoying light refreshments, guests will learn about Rebecca Rubin, an American Girl® historic character, who grew up on New York City’s…

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