• Kafton, Rivere calling for outside audit of Jackson Recreation Dept. finances

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Call it a battle of dueling Recreation Department audits. After the former coordinator of the Jackson girls softball program publicly questioned the handling of funds by the Jackson Recreation Department, the administration tapped the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) to audit the department. That plan did not sit…

  • Visitors to New Egypt Day will vote on new playground

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — When the Plumsted Playground Committee was formed three months ago, Township Committeemen Jack Trotta and Herb Marinari, who cochair the panel, were charged with the task of completely revamping the playgrounds at the recreation fields at Brindletown and Brynmore roads. According to the playground committee, the playground equipment…

  • One-handed motocross racer proves he has drive

    Harold Glissen teaches children about disabilities, anti-bullying BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Harold Glissen, who was born with only one arm, shows the bike he rides during motocross races. JENNIFER AMATO Writing. Walking. Putting on a jacket. Stacking pennies. Seemingly simple tasks can pose a challenge for someone who has a disability. To learn about…

  • Howell commits to spend affordable housing funds

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Howell municipal officials have expanded plans to commit affordable housing trust fund money that would otherwise be subject to state seizure in July. Howell has $1.15 million remaining in its affordable housing trust fund, according to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Internet website. The township’s affordable housing trust…

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    The Blue Moon Kruizers of Howell sponsored their monthly cruise night at Chick-fil-A, Route 9, Howell, on May 5, and one of the classic and custom cars that made the scene was the “Haulin’ Oak,” a 1936 GMC pickup truck. FRANK GALIPO

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    The Raritan Bay Cougars of Old Bridge will hold football and cheerleading registration for the 2012 season 7-9 pm. May 11 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 at the Madison Park Little League Field House (behind the firehouse), 3033 Cheesequake Road, Parlin. The fee is $90 for one or $115 for a…

  • Monroe H.S. lacrosse team accomplishes first goal

    Falcon boys win GMC division crown for the first time BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent A thletic teams do not put in long hours of practice and make many other sacrifices just to lose. However, if ever a defeat was a blessing in disguise, it was the 12-11 loss the Monroe Township High School boys lacrosse…

  • Mattis breaks state record in discus at GMC Relays

    East Brunswick senior throws 218-4 BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Old Bridge High School’s Marcus Lominy competes in the high jump during the Greater Middlesex Conference Relays held May 3 at South Brunswick High School. Lominy, who cleared 5-6, and his teammates Chris Conrad (6-0) and Dan Grillo (5-8) finished second in the high jump…

  • Bombers clinch GMC baseball division title

    Baseball team is 16-1 BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Sayreville War Memorial High School baseball team clinched the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division title last week and put some icing on the cake May 7 by downing division rival St. Joseph of Metuchen, 4-2, at Waterfront Park in Trenton, home of the Trenton Thunder. With…

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