• Monmouth SPCA not a party to state report

    Monmouth SPCA not a party to state report

    As the executive director and the chief humane law enforcement officer of the Monmouth County SPCA, I felt it was important to address the recent New Jersey State Commission of Investigation (SCI) report about the New Jersey SPCA that was just released. If you had a chance to read this recently published report, you would…

  • Task force will evaluate ways to make South River streets safer

    Task force will evaluate ways to make South River streets safer

    SOUTH RIVER The Borough Council has approved the establishment of a Task Force for Safe Streets committee. “The purpose of our Task Force for Safe Streets is to assist with our certification of Sustainable Jersey. Currently, Sustainable Jersey requires a policy or program within the borough to first audit our streets and give recommendations and/or…

  • Seeking interested sponsors and participants for Metuchen’s Winter Festival Parade Nov. 26

    Seeking interested sponsors and participants for Metuchen’s Winter Festival Parade Nov. 26

    The Metuchen Area Chamber Commerce’s annual Winter Festival Parade — “Strength through Diversity” is coming up soon. The chamber is seeking interested sponsors and participation in the parade, which will be held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 26. To register marching groups visit www.metuchenchamberexchange.com.

  • Edison Eagle Scout Project

    Edison Eagle Scout Project

    EDISON — The outside of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Post 3117 on National Road got a bit of sprucing up by a crew from Boy Scout Troop 12, led by member Michael DesRanleau. Last spring, Michael, an Edison High School senior, was fishing for ideas for an Eagle Scout project. That’s when he…

  • Teens invited to programs at East Brunswick Jewish Center

    Teens invited to programs at East Brunswick Jewish Center

    The Kesher Bogrim Teen Program for learners in grades 8-12 meets Thursdays from 6:30- 8:15 p.m. at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The schedule is Sigd: A New Holiday on Nov. 2, Israel Study Abroad Night on Nov. 16, Making Soup for Stein Hospice on Nov. 30, The True Story…

  • Allentown residents react to group home proposal

    Allentown residents react to group home proposal

    ALLENTOWN – Residents reacting to a nonprofit organization’s expressed desire to create a group home for individuals who have special needs discussed various aspects of that proposal during the Allentown Borough Council’s Oct. 24 meeting. Two weeks earlier, on Oct. 10, a representative of PennReach Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to the social mission of…

  • Four candidates bid for two seats on Millstone governing body

    Four candidates bid for two seats on Millstone governing body

    MILLSTONE – Two Democrats and two Republicans are seeking a pair of three-year terms on the Township Committee in Millstone Township this year. Voters will held to the polls on Nov. 7. Democrats Thomas Cantalice and Raymond Dothard are seeking the seats currently held by Republicans Michael Kuczinski and Fiore Masci, who are seeking re-election.…

  • Mother comes from India to watch son claim $1.4 million lottery prize

    Mother comes from India to watch son claim $1.4 million lottery prize

    Chirayu P. studies engineering at a Connecticut university. When school is not in session, he lives in Parlin with his aunt and uncle. While on a recent visit, he went to the Paradise Deli, 3 Stephenville Parkway, Edison, to buy a drink and a snack, according to information provided by the New Jersey Lottery. He…

  • Colts Neck residents to vote on open space tax increase

    Colts Neck residents to vote on open space tax increase

    COLTS NECK – Residents who go to the polls on Nov. 7 will be asked in a  non-binding public question if they want to approve an increase in Colts Neck’s open space tax rate. The open space tax rate generates revenue on an annual basis that officials use to acquire, preserve and maintain undeveloped property…

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