• Public works supervisor’s suit claims retaliation

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A supervisor with the Public Works Department has filed a lawsuit against North Brunswick, claiming he was the victim of retaliation after he voiced concerns over what he described as illegal acts. Mark LaMonica, who has worked for the township for more than 24 years, filed the complaint March 20…

  • Emergency managers learn from Sandy

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The boardwalk in Ocean Grove is being rebuilt in sections this year after being battered by superstorm Sandy in 2012. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR I n New Jersey, where tornadoes, wildfires, blizzards, nor’easters and hurricanes are just some of the disasters perpetually on the horizon, it pays to be prepared.…

  • SOUL POWER

    Kia’s Soul gets a makeover for 2014 that adds both style and substance to this already endearing compact hatchback. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features We’ve always had a fondness for small hatchbacks that pack maximum utility into affordable and fun-to-drive packages. One of the top models in that regard in recent years has been the…

  • 22nd Annual Central Jersey RV Show and Food Drive to be held May 2-4

    The 22nd Annual Central Jersey RV Show once again expects to draw a record crowd in addition to collecting a record amount of food donations. The dates for this year’s event are May 2-4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Edison office was recognized for outstanding performance in March. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale dollar volume. You can visit Weichert’s Edison office at 123 Lincoln Highway, or reach them by phone…

  • Somerset Gate more than 60 percent sold out; community to open new section

    The final sections of Somerset Gate, a luxurious gated community featuring spacious two-bedroom townhomes priced from $239,900, have just been released for sale. According to Debra Buragina, licensed broker and sales manager at the Franklin Township community, the opening of the new sections represent an outstanding opportunity for homebuyers to start enjoying the exciting Somerset…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Join the Jay Dooley Memorial Foundation (JDMF) on May 16-17 for the fourth annual JDMF 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Holy Cross School in Rumson. The tournament raises funds for local children and teens with learning disabilities and depression. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit JDMF community partners. Start times are 4 p.m. on May 16…

  • Trojans’ lack of seasoned battery causes early-season struggles

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent BISHOP AHR B ishop George Ahr High School has always been among the perennial powerhouses in Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) softball. But this year, the Trojans are missing a key element that has accounted for much of their success. With the graduation of pitcher Meg Ryan and catcher Gabby Elvina, Bishop…

  • Ex-Hawk Crawford named junior college All-American

    By TIM MORRIS Marvin Crawford, who starred at J.P. Stevens High School, was the Region 19 Division II Player of the Year and a First Team All-American this past winter playing for Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. Crawford, a sophomore forward, topped 1,000 career points while at Raritan Valley. Marvin Crawford is the poster…

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