• Two Hazlet schools implement Healthy U program

    Two Hazlet schools implement Healthy U program

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer HAZLET – A new initiative being implemented within the Township School District will focus on helping students and their families make better choices when it comes to proper nutrition and staying physically active. According to Assistant Superintendent Joseph J. Annibale, the Healthy U program, created in 2008 as a…

  • Corned beef dinner March 12 to support Kristin Kinlin Memorial Fund

    Corned beef dinner March 12 to support Kristin Kinlin Memorial Fund

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A fundraiser that is aimed at assisting local charities and organizations will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, too. American Legion Post 515 will hold the 10th annual Corned Beef Dinner from 5-8 p.m. on March 12 at VFW Post 2179 at 460 Route 36 in the Port Monmouth…

  • Longtime assistant school superintendent retiring from South Brunswick

    Longtime assistant school superintendent retiring from South Brunswick

    By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – An esteemed administrator in the South Brunswick School District will be retiring after 25 years of service to the community. Joanne Kerekes, 63, of Neptune City, has decided to retire from her position as assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, after a career that spanned more than 40…

  • South Amboy lauds budget surplus of $1.5 million

    South Amboy lauds budget surplus of $1.5 million

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — It was all smiles at the March 2 City Council business meeting. The reason? An unexpected surplus of city funds totaling nearly $1.5 million. That news should also make taxpayers smile, since some of that money will be used to reduce this year’s tax increase. Mayor Fred Henry…

  • Holmdel gas regulator proposal continues

    Holmdel gas regulator proposal continues

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer HOLMDEL- Hearings continued on a proposed gas regulator station on the site of Cornerstone Power Holmdel solar farm. Representatives of NJ Natural Gas Company (NJNG) testified during the March 2 Holmdel Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, that due to concerns from the board and public during the Feb. 3 meeting,…

  • Red Bank school district satisfied with charter school rejection

    Red Bank school district satisfied with charter school rejection

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — While members of the Red Bank Charter School (RBCS) licked their wounds over the state rejecting their enrollment expansion, members of the borough school system approved the decision while promoting their educational stance. “I was very pleased when the decision came down from the state on [Feb.…

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  • Verizon Wireless begins making case for cell tower

    Verizon Wireless begins making case for cell tower

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Testimony on an application submitted by Verizon Wireless seeking approval to build a cellular communications tower on Route 537 is expected to continue at the April 21 meeting of the Freehold Township Planning Board. On Feb. 18, representatives of New York SMSA Limited Partnership (Verizon Wireless) began…

  • Allentown council introduces ordinance to establish OEM

    Allentown council introduces ordinance to establish OEM

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, will create the Allentown Office of Emergency Management, the position of emergency management coordinator and the Emergency Management Advisory Council. Borough Attorney Gregory Cannon said the ordinance is required to meet state and local guidelines. “There is a…

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