• North will return to Plumsted school district

    North will return to Plumsted school district

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Gerald North, a former superintendent in the Plumsted Township School District, is returning to an administrative position in the district. North will return in April as an assistant superintendent, before he becomes the superintendent on July 1. Board of Education members voted unanimously on Feb. 10 to rehire…

  • Sea Bright to make adjustments to beach operations

    Sea Bright to make adjustments to beach operations

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT- The borough council is expected to update the rules and regulations at both Anchorage Beach and Anchorage Park prior to the next beach season. Borough Administrator Joseph Verruni said during the Feb. 11 Workshop meeting that borough officials have recently met with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection…

  • Township-wide yard sales can help beautify North Brunswick

    By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – In an effort to do some spring cleaning while also fostering a sense of property pride, North Brunswick will hold its first community-wide yard sales in May. Michael Hritz, the director of Community Development, suggested the idea last fall in order to beautify the town while also…

  • Residents begin effort to recall Nicastro from office

    Residents begin effort to recall Nicastro from office

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – A group of residents wants to conduct an election that, if successful, would recall Robert Nicastro and remove him from his position on the Howell Township Council before the scheduled end of his current term on Dec. 31, 2018. The three men leading the effort are Charles P.…

  • Matawan-Aberdeen schools present $19.8 million referendum to voters

    Matawan-Aberdeen schools present $19.8 million referendum to voters

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer An upcoming Special School Election for the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District will ask voters to approve two referendum questions regarding heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) projects that will upgrade classrooms, instructional spaces, public spaces and offices throughout the district. The referendum questions will ask voters to approve the…

  • Four Redbirds wrestlers move on to region tourney

    Four Redbirds wrestlers move on to region tourney

    By Wayne Witkowski Unbeaten Allentown High School 160-pound wrestler Jordan Rugo repeated as NJSIAA District 25 champion and sealed a return to the Region VII tournament in Robbinsville, which started Feb. 24, with a first-period pin in the district finals Feb. 20. A top-three finish in the region will keep alive Rugo’s quest to return…

  • Millstone officials salute Pop Warner squads

    Millstone officials salute Pop Warner squads

    By Matthew Sockol Correspondent MILLSTONE – The achievements of two Millstone Township youth football teams have been recognized by municipal officials. Mayor Bob Kinsey, on the behalf of the Township Committee, commended and recognized the Millstone Eagles Pop Warner Junior Midget team and the Millstone Eagles Pop Warner Pee Wee team for their successful 2015…

  • ‘Addams Family’ will bring love, laughs to Allentown

    ‘Addams Family’ will bring love, laughs to Allentown

    By Matthew Sockol Correspondent ALLENTOWN – Preparations for a production of “The Addams Family” are underway at Allentown High School. The musical will be performed on Feb. 25-27 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 27 High St. Tickets at $9 for students and $10 for adults may be purchased by emailing [email protected] or…

  • Pizza boxes carry warning about underage drinking

    Pizza boxes carry warning about underage drinking

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – A local municipal alliance is using the power of pizza delivery to warn parents about the serious consequences that could arise if they host a party at which underage individuals consume alcohol. Members of the Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse recently teamed up with…

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