• Sea Bright introduces 2016 budget

    Sea Bright introduces 2016 budget

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT-A rise in the overall assessments in the borough has led to a sharp drop in the municipal tax rate in 2016. That was revealed when the Borough Council introduced the $6.1 million budget for 2016 during a March 21 special meeting. The budget includes a $4 million tax…

  • North Brunswick settles suits on affordable units

    North Brunswick settles suits on affordable units

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A settlement agreement has been reached by the Township of North Brunswick regarding Fair Share Housing stipulations. The declaratory judgment was reached on March 9, pursuant to the township, K-Land No. 54 LLC and North Brunswick TOD Associates. The two entities petitioned the court separately, and the settlements…

  • Athletic wear company inspires wearers to take a leap of faith

    Athletic wear company inspires wearers to take a leap of faith

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — A pair of local brothers are trying to break into the fashion world with a new brand of athletic clothing, while also being an inspiration to the people who wear it. Mitch Lacsamana, 22, a recent graduate of Rutgers University, along with his brother Michael, 20, a…

  • East Brunswick revokes license of Just Pups

    East Brunswick revokes license of Just Pups

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Time appears to be up for Just Pups in East Brunswick. In a three-hour public hearing on March 28 that saw five witnesses and a statement by Vincent LoSacco, the owner of Just Pups LLC, members of the Township Council voted unanimously to revoke the store’s pet…

  • Long Branch sets date on boardwalk reopening

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The contractor charged with rebuilding the Long Branch boardwalk is on the homestretch, with time to spare before the original July target date. Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. said during the March 22 Workshop meeting that the city has set an April 19 grand opening and ribbon…

  • Fundraiser to benefit scholarship fund

    The Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) will hold its Community Scholarship Fundraiser from 4-9 p.m. May 11 at Melody’s Cafe, 650 E. Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Fifteen percent of proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. The LVGA has established two $500 scholarship awards for Middletown High School South seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to…

  • Local students fight childhood cancer through dance marathon fundraiser

    Local students fight childhood cancer through dance marathon fundraiser

    By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer Lindsay Merkel of East Brunswick and Taylor Mitchell of Old Bridge recently took part in one of the nation’s largest university dance marathon fundraisers. The University of Delaware students joined the fight against childhood cancer with UDance, the 10th annual 12-hour dance marathon held ion March 13 at the Carpenter Sports Center…

  • Events set for April 4 in Edison

    Events set for April 4 in Edison

    Congregation Beth-El Sisterhood, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will hold a Ladies Night Out Chinese Dinner and Bingo party at 6:15 p.m. on April 4. The cost is $25, which includes dinner and admission Bingo sheets. Prizes from local merchants will be featured. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact Jody at 732-991-6063.

  • Superintendents ask for more funds from state budget committee

    Superintendents ask for more funds from state budget committee

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer NEWARK — The superintendent of Red Bank Borough Public Schools joined his counterpart in Freehold Borough to ask the state to review its funding formula, citing that both districts were underfunded. Jared Rumage, the superintendent of Red Bank Borough Public Schools, along with Freehold Borough School District Superintendent of Schools Rocco…

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