• 42 apartments get preliminary OK

    Property is in Adelphia section of Howell BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment has memorialized its preliminary site plan and bulk variance approvals for a 42-unit apartment complex at the southeast corner Wyckoff Mills Road and Clayton Avenue in Howell. The property is near the Adelphia post office. The approvals…

  • Layoffs still looming for Jackson workers

    Administrator: Close tabs are being kept on municipal budget BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Jackson municipal employees who are concerned about losing their jobs had a chance to express their fears and frustrations to members of the Jackson Township Council on Dec. 13. The employees represented the engineering, construction and inspection, animal control, planning and…

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    Mary-Jo Smith (l) directs students from the Greenville and Adelphia schools during a musical presentation that was part of Howell Township’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 12. FRANK GALIPO

  • Old Bridge bowlers are looking to be competitive this season

    BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent A lthough the Old Bridge High School boys bowling team has just two wins thus far in the competitive Greater Middlesex Conference, there is plenty of reason for optimism as the young Knights keep rolling, rolling, rolling. “We should have a few more wins,” first-year Old Bridge coach Theresa Massa said. “The…

  • Bomber wrestlers talented but lack experience

    BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent With almost an entirely new lineup and the NJSIAA’s revised weight classes, Sayreville High School wrestling coach Anton Atterbury will be looking to rebuild the program. Last winter the Bombers posted a 14-8 record, but graduation has cost the Bombers nine starters, who combined for well over 200 individual victories. Nick Taillefer,…

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    Above: Old Bridge High School’s Dmitriy Mikhol (r) is locked up with Lakewood’s Jacob Alcantara during their 160-pound match at the Rebel Classic held Dec. 17 at Howell High School. The Knights placed third in the tournament behind host Howell and JFK of Iselin. Above right: Old Bridge’s John McCarty (bottom) tries to break out…

  • Last OLV cookbooks available for purchase

    The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group is selling the last box of the OLV 125th Anniversary Commemorative Cookbook, a compilation of recipes from parishioners. Sale price is $5 per book, $10 for three. To purchase the cookbooks, visit the church pastoral center.

  • ‘Owls of New Jersey’ will visit E.B. Jan. 5

    The East Brunswick Environmental Commission will offer a program titled “Owls of New Jersey-A Raptor Trust Presentation” 7-9 p.m. Jan. 5 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. All New Jersey’s owl species, including some of the less-known winter visitors, will be shown and discussed. For more information, log on to www.friendsebec.com.

  • Hadassah gift wrap continues at E.B. mall

    East Brunswick Hadassah is holding its annual Holiday Gift Wrap through Dec. 24 outside J.C. Penney at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. The event will raise funds for cancer research. A variety of wrapping options will be offered. For more information, call 732-672- 6479.

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