• Four candidates run for South River Borough Council

    Four candidates run for South River Borough Council

    SOUTH RIVER Four candidates are running for two available seats on the South River Borough Council. Incumbent Republicans James Gurchensky and John Sapata will face first-time candidates Ruell Brown and Sandra Adelino, who are Democrats, for the three-year terms. Election Day is on Nov. 7. Adelino, 43, has been a lifelong resident. She is a researcher…

  • Holmdel first-time Board of Education candidates explain goals

    Holmdel first-time Board of Education candidates explain goals

    HOLMDEL Allowing Board of Education contenders to express their goals for the district, Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) hosted a candidates forum. Seven candidates are running for four available seats on the Holmdel Board of Education. Incumbents Eileen Briamonte, John Martinez, and Peter Reddy will face first-time candidates Daniel Bodnar and Jamie Collins for the three-year…

  • Hill guides CBA to 16th straight county cross-country title

    Hill guides CBA to 16th straight county cross-country title

    Another Monmouth County Cross-Country Championships race was run and another championship was achieved by Christian Brothers Academy (CBA). A sunny Holmdel Park on the afternoon of Oct. 18 was the venue once again when CBA claimed the county cross-country boys’ title — its 16th straight — when the Colts scored 56 points and came in…

  • Middletown South’s Brand, Colts Neck win Monmouth County titles

    Middletown South’s Brand, Colts Neck win Monmouth County titles

    Madison Brand of Middletown High School South and the team at Colts Neck High School each coasted to titles to highlight the running of the Monmouth County Cross-Country Championships at Holmdel Park. On a sunny Oct. 18 afternoon in Holmdel, Brand was clocked in a time of 18:39, which is a personal best, to capture…

  • Six candidates to run in Edison council race

    Six candidates to run in Edison council race

    EDISON — Six candidates are vying for the three, four-year terms available for the Township Council in the upcoming election. Democrat incumbents Robert Diehl, Alvaro Gomez and newcomer Samip “Sam” Joshi will face Republican candidates Larry Deutchman, Wayne Mascola and Maria Orchid. Larry David Deutchman, 66, who is a 30-year resident of the township, is…

  • Reader supports Batko for re-election to Sayreville school board

    Reader supports Batko for re-election to Sayreville school board

    Since the change of the Board of Education’s (BOE) election to November, it is difficult to locate the candidates for the BOE on the ballot. Voters should realize that education is the majority of their tax dollars and should elect people who will oversee them prudently and spend our money for the students first and foremost.…

  • Holmdel Board of Education incumbents talk backgrounds

    Holmdel Board of Education incumbents talk backgrounds

    HOLMDEL Giving residents the chance to learn more about this year’s Board of Education contenders, Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) hosted a candidates forum. Seven candidates are running for four available seats on the Holmdel Board of Education. Incumbents Eileen Briamonte, John Martinez, and Peter Reddy will face first-time candidates Daniel Bodnar and Jamie Collins for…

  • Multi-Cultural Day will be celebrated

    Multi-Cultural Day will be celebrated

    MARLBORO – The 10th annual edition of Marlboro Multi-Cultural Day will be held at Marlboro High School, Route 79, from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 5. According to a press release from the event organizers, the free event celebrates Marlboro’s cultural diversity and is made possible due to the support of the township, local businesses, schools, religious…

  • Fire company auxiliary to host pocketbook bingo on Nov. 3

    Fire company auxiliary to host pocketbook bingo on Nov. 3

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company will hold pocketbook bingo on Nov. 3 at the firehouse, 113 Route 34, Matawan. Doors open at 6 p.m. A donation of $35 includes 10 bingo games, soda and dessert. Attendees can bring their own refreshments; BYOB. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Gina…

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