• Manalapan officials seeking evaluation of busy intersection

    Manalapan officials seeking evaluation of busy intersection

    MANALAPAN – Municipal officials are asking engineers from Monmouth County and the state to evaluate an intersection that some Manalapan residents assert is having a negative effect on their quality of life. On Aug. 9, the Township Committee passed a resolution requesting the state Department of Transportation (DOT) and Monmouth County to conduct a traffic…

  • Walls of South Brunswick Library serve as canvas for community murals

    Walls of South Brunswick Library serve as canvas for community murals

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The walls of the South Brunswick Library look a little bit brighter thanks to community murals that adorn the interior of the Food for Thought Café. Six library patrons assembled the newest addition on Aug. 12, which was based on Isa Genzken’s 2001 architectural piece. Barbara Battles, the head of Outreach Services…

  • In the Service

    In the Service

    U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Matthew J. Green graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic…

  • Bus trip to New York, ‘Wicked’ set for Oct. 14

    Bus trip to New York, ‘Wicked’ set for Oct. 14

    The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services along with Defy Gravity will sponsor a bus trip to New York City to see “Wicked” on Broadway. Travelers should meet at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 14 at Babbage Park, Laurel Place, North Brunswick. The bus leaves at 9 a.m. sharp. Water and snacks will be…

  • Veritas Youth Symphony Orchestra holding auditions

    Veritas Youth Symphony Orchestra holding auditions

    Veritas Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYO) is inviting young musicians for the 2017-18 school year. VYO is a private non-­profit orchestra based in East Brunswick. The group meets every Tuesday evening for rehearsal during the school year. For information regarding auditions and registration, contact Dr. Mira Kang at [email protected] or 732-910-6955, or visit the VYO Facebook…

  • Reader seeks positive names

    Reader seeks positive names

    On the front page of your Wednesday August 16, 2017 paper “Metuchen High plans proving ground Aug.19.” My neighbors and I object to the aggressive names given to the “Proving Ground Team Building Challenge.” “Modeled after the popular mud run competitions.” Pirate Walk, Tarzan Swing, Stuntman Climb, Detonator Hill and two others. In our society…

  • Police Investigate robbery at Forge Inn

    WOODBRIDGE — Police are investigating a robbery at gun point at the Forge Inn last week. The incident occurred at approximately 9:46 a.m. on Aug. 9, according to Police Capt. Roy Hoppock. The on-duty manager told police that an unknown man entered the hotel lobby and asked for a room. The manager replied “Yes” and…

  • Howell seeks new director of law

    Howell seeks new director of law

    HOWELL – Municipal officials are seeking a full-time director of law. Almost 10 years ago, Howell’s elected representatives decided to change from a longstanding system which saw outside counsel retained to serve the municipal government to an in-house position of director of law. McKenna (Kingdon) Torcivia was hired as Howell’s first director of law in January…

  • McGuire’s appeal denied

    McGuire’s appeal denied

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Attorneys for Melanie McGuire, who shot and dismembered her husband in 2004, made good strategic decisions for the former nurse during her 26-day jury trial in 2007, an appeals court ruled in upholding a decision. McGuire, now 44, who is serving a life in prison term, had appealed the denial of her…

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