• South Brunswick police captain graduates from FBI academy

    South Brunswick police captain graduates from FBI academy

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — South Brunswick Police Capt. James Ryan spent 10 weeks undergoing intense professional development coursework to become part of the prestigious FBI National Academy. Ryan, a 21-year veteran of the South Brunswick Police Department, graduated from the academy in Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 16. The 265th session of…

  • Man allegedly gets into drunk driving crash with 3-year-old in backseat

    Man allegedly gets into drunk driving crash with 3-year-old in backseat

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Police charged a man with allegedly driving drunk while his young son was in the backseat of the vehicle. When police officers arrived at the scene of a motor vehicle crash on Blackhorse Lane around 7:54 p.m. on Sept. 19, they reportedly found a grey Honda CR-V, driven by Melissa Caruso, 35,…

  • Reader encourages voting ‘no’ for referendum on school expansion

    Reader encourages voting ‘no’ for referendum on school expansion

    The Empire Builder strikes back. The North Brunswick Superintendent of Schools Brian Zychowski and his Board of Education (BOE) are placing a $68 million school expansion bond referendum on a ballot in December Since having an $88 million referendum [$79 million for taxpayers] turned down last year, the board has miraculously found room at Linwood Middle School…

  • Mayor supports school expansion, lauds graduation rates

    Mayor supports school expansion, lauds graduation rates

    I would like to respectfully respond to a recently published letter to the editor in a local daily newspaper concerning the North Brunswick school district’s proposed action to relieve overcrowding in our schools and improve high school graduation rates. I support the Board of Education’s (BOE) plan to give relief to overcrowded classrooms while meeting…

  • Local representatives oppose civilian housing at NWS Earle

    Local representatives oppose civilian housing at NWS Earle

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer Area representatives are voicing concern about the possibility of civilians living in housing on Naval Weapons Station Earle. NWS Earle lies in portions of several Monmouth County municipalities. K-8 students who live on the base attend school in the Tinton Falls School District. High school age students who live on…

  • Wood Turtles at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center

    Wood Turtles at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center

    The Monmouth County Park System announces Wood Turtles will be held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 1 and 2 at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Learn about wood turtles that live in our area. This is a free event. To learn more about these Park System activities, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at…

  • Drop-In Surprise Story Time at Deep Cut Gardens

    Drop-In Surprise Story Time at Deep Cut Gardens

    The Monmouth County Park System announces Drop-In Surprise Story Time will be held from 11-11:45 a.m. on Oct. 1 at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. If the weather is nice, look for the clue at the Horticultural Center’s entrance that leads to the secret spot. If it’s rainy or cold, the event will be inside. Recommended…

  • County officials spend time with Jamesburg seniors

    County officials spend time with Jamesburg seniors

    JAMESBURG — Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios met with senior citizens in Jamesburg as part of a series of visits to municipal senior centers throughout the county. Rios was joined on Sept. 14 by Laila Caune, director of the county’s Office of Aging and Disabled Services, and Doug Breen, veterans services coordinator. They shared…

  • Fall Harvest fundraiser on Oct. 16

    Fall Harvest fundraiser on Oct. 16

    The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center will hold its first Fall Harvest fundraiser from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 16 at St. James’ Church, 300 Broadway, Long Branch. The fundraiser celebrates the fall harvest of the 7th Avenue Community Garden, which is managed by the Long Branch Concordance in partnership with the City of…

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