• Loss of ratables yields slight school tax hike in Old Bridge

    Homeowners would see an average increase of $16, despite board’s lowering of tax levy BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Board of Education made good on its promise not to raise the tax levy when it presented its proposed budget for the 2012-13 school year last week. In fact, thanks to an…

  • Henry focuses on progress in State of the City address

    Mayor highlights projects and plans, expresses gratitude for volunteers & employees BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Mayor Fred Henry delivered his State of the City address on Feb. 29 at the senior center, speaking of highlights from 2011, plans for 2012 and the impact residents are making on South Amboy’s success. One topic Henry addressed was…

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    PTA volunteer Lisa Brennan sits with daughter Sara (center) and friend Grayce Smith, both 7 and in first grade, during a Read Across America celebration at the M. Scott Carpenter School in Old Bridge on March 1. Students from pre-kindergarten to second grade and their parents participated in an evening of bedtime stories. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Sayreville may convert UES into K-5 elementary school

    By Deanna McLafferty The Sayreville Board of Education is considering comprehensive redistricting measures to address overcrowding problems at the elementary school level. Board President Phyllis Batko proposed eliminating the Samsel Upper Elementary School in order to use the building as a fifth K-5 elementary school. Preschool students currently housed at Samsel would move back into…

  • Ranney fencers win epee title at state District II championships

    Ranney’s varsity fencing team finished ninth overall at the NJSIAA/Bollinger District II Championships. Ranney fencers earned several team and individual first-place finishes at the competition held at North Hunterdon High School. Matched up against teams from some of the most high-powered fencing programs in the state, the Panthers’ talented epee squad — comprised of returning…

  • RBC, SJV girls advance in state playoff basketball

    BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Red Bank Catholic High School’s balanced offensive attack helped the Caseys move past Monsignor Donovan, 55-34, and advance to the NJSIAA Non-Public South A semifinals. Mary Kate Caverly, Caroline Corcoran and Grace Fallon each scored 10 points for the Caseys in a quarterfinal win March 2 between two Shore Conference teams.…

  • RBC hockey team took on some of state’s best teams

    BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Red Bank Catholic High School ice hockey team ended the season with just a 10-10-6 mark, but the Caseys were certainly a force to be reckoned with when they played some of the top teams in the state. A case in point was RBC’s hardfought 2-1 loss to Morristown Beard (14-7-4)…

  • RBC girls win Eastern States Distance Medley Relay title

    Set school record in winning second championship BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Three days after outrunning the field at the NJSIAA Indoor Meet of Champions, Liana Marzano anchored the Red Bank Catholic High School girls distance medley relay team to victory at the 75th Eastern States Championships. Marzano used a blazing kick over the final…

  • Ocean’s Hertling, Bigelow medal at state wrestling championships

    Ocean Township High School’s Zach Hertling (left) works his way toward a pin against Eastern’s Collin Mitchell in their 120-pound match in the wrestle-back quarterfinals at the NJSIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Hertling won this match by a major decision, 15-2, and went on to take third place. PHOTOS…

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