• Yoga in the Park begins July 8 in North Brunswick

    Yoga in the Park begins July 8 in North Brunswick

      The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will hold Yoga in the Park for adults age 18 from July 8-Aug. 12 at North Brunswick Community Park, 2053 Route 130 south, North Brunswick. There will be no class on July 15. Bring a mat, water bottle and yoga blocks (optional). The cost…

  • Judge: Jackson acted properly on solar ordinances

    Judge: Jackson acted properly on solar ordinances

    JACKSON – A state Superior Court judge has ruled that Jackson’s elected officials did not act improperly when they adopted ordinances and took other actions that will permit KDC Solar and the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Jackson, to construct a solar energy facility off Reed Road in the municipality. In her decision to…

  • Edison graduates walk into their future

    Edison graduates walk into their future

    EDISON — A sea of green was followed by a sea of red as the Edison School District held graduation ceremonies for its two high schools. The ceremonies for 368 John P. Stevens High School graduates and 489 Edison High School graduates were held at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway on June 21. In…

  • Keyport seeks federal funds for park

    Keyport seeks federal funds for park

    KEYPORT- Seeking additional funding to renovate and redevelop Main Street Park, the Borough Council approved a resolution allowing the municipality to submit its application for a Community Development Block Grant. “Our plans call for a newly renovated T-ball field, an exercise station off the Henry Hudson Trail, a new modern and safe play structure and…

  • Monroe Township High School celebrates top students with high honors

    Monroe Township High School celebrates top students with high honors

    MONROE — Some 511 Monroe Township High School seniors moved their tassels from right to left during graduation ceremonies June 21 at Sun National Bank Center in Trenton. Naomi Doshi and Om Prabhu led their class as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. In the fall, Naomi will explore the fields of neuroscience and biology during her…

  • Sayreville superintendent contract renewed despite objection

    Sayreville superintendent contract renewed despite objection

    SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Board of Education has renewed the contract of the district’s Superintendent of Schools for four years. On June 13, the board voted 5-3 to renew the contract of Superintendent Richard Labbe from July 1 through June 30, 2018. Board President Kevin Ciak and board members Beth DePinto, Anthony Esposito, Michael Macagnone…

  • Red Bank resident recognized for community work

    Red Bank resident recognized for community work

    RED BANK An educator and a leader in her community, the Monmouth County Human Relations Commission awarded Gilda Rogers with the seventh annual Earl Thomas Teasley Humanitarian Award. Rogers has been a pillar of the community for many years. She is a scholar, a mentor, an author, an advocate, a teacher, a leader, a business…

  • Allentown council adopts abandoned property ordinance

    Allentown council adopts abandoned property ordinance

    ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Borough Council has adopted an ordinance that will provide municipal officials with the legal authorization they need to take action on abandoned properties that are in a state of disrepair and neglect in the community. The ordinance was adopted in a 6-0 vote on June 13. Council President Wil Borkowski and…

  • North Brunswick High makes a PUSH for character education

    North Brunswick High makes a PUSH for character education

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) is one of two high schools in Middlesex County to be recognized with a national award. The Prevention Using Student Help (PUSH) Club at the high school had been selected as a 2017 National Promising Practice by Character.org, the same organization…

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