• For the Record

    An article that appeared recently in Greater Media Newspapers pertaining to state legislation (S-2577 and A-3772) that would allow for the conversion of certain age-restricted housing to non-age-restricted housing incorrectly stated that a municipality would not have a say in the proposed change. According to the bills, an applicant would have to file a plan…

  • Nightly newscast: Be afraid, be very afraid

    Coda • GREG BEAN Whenever someone asked what I did for a living, I never said I’m in “the media.” “I’m a local newspaperman,” I told them. “There’s a big difference.” Fact is, most local newspaper people of my long acquaintance are idealists who really do want to change the world by making a positive…

  • Newbury pupils dance to help V Foundation

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — Forget about bake sales and toss out those raffle tickets — students at the Newbury School in Howell have taken school fundraisers to a new level. A massive Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) competition and Gamin’ Ride Mobile Video Game Theater were the main attractions of the school’s April…

  • Officials wrestle with possible school cuts

    Colts Neck governing body is reviewing spending plan that voters rejected BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer COLTS NECK — After the tax levy to support the Colts Neck K-8 School District for the 2009-10 school year was rejected by voters on April 21, the budget proposed by the Board of Education is now being reviewed…

  • Pupils raising funds for trip to Michigan

    Future Problem Solvers from Freehold Borough qualify for special event BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Members of the Future Problem Solvers program from the Freehold Borough School District are preparing to take part in an international competition to be held in Michigan. Students (l-r) Jake Curry, Cameron Costanzo, Hannah…

  • Business Briefs

    Dr. Joseph Cilea, a local chiropractic physician and author of “101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health,” wants to show his appreciation for all the women and men who are part of the teaching community during National Teacher Appreciation week, which ends May 9. Cilea is offering free 30- minute massage sessions to all local…

  • NAACP panel will discuss Obama

    The Metuchen Edison Area Branch of the NAACP will present “President Obama: First 100 Days,” with ABC News One correspondent Linsey Davis, at 7 p.m. May 14, at the Edison Job Corps Academy, 500 PlainfieldAve., Edison. A panel will explore some of Barack Obama’s immediate priorities, the key players involved, and track the progress of…

  • Edison roller-skating rink now open

    The Middlesex County Family Roller Skating Rink, Roosevelt Park, Edison, is now open through June 28. It will be closed July and August and will reopen Sept. 4 through Oct. 25. Residents of all ages and abilities can now take advantage of the county’s open-air family roller-skating rink. The rink’s hours are Friday and Saturday…

  • B’nai B’rith couples plan May 17 dinner

    The B’nai B’rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for dinner at 5 p.m. May 17 at The Shrimp Box, 75 Inlet Drive, Point Pleasant Beach. The price of the dinner will be divided among those attending. Nonmembers are welcome. To reserve, call Elaine at 908- 232-0062 by May 12.

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