• Chabad to celebrate Lag BaOmer on May 14

    Chabad to celebrate Lag BaOmer on May 14

      Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick will host a grand Jewish community BBQ, complete with a BBQ, grand raffle, archery, marshmallow roasting, moonwalk, games and activities beginning at 4 p.m. on May 14 at the Chabad, 1 Riva Ave., North Brunswick. The public is invited to attend the Lag BaOmer celebration. For more information,…

  • Dress down day May 25 to support the military

    Dress down day May 25 to support the military

      Thousands of companies, schools and organizations across the country have registered to support military veterans in honor of Memorial Day by joining the national Jeans for Troops Day on May 25. Registration is due by May 15 to sign up, receive program information and materials, and promote a dress down day. For more information,…

  • Shore Regional v. Matawan Softball – May 8, 2017
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  • Metuchen budget won’t fund library Sundays

    Metuchen budget won’t fund library Sundays

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Mayor Peter Cammarano said the hardest part of putting together the municipal budget is balancing priorities as department heads make out their requests every budget cycle. Unfortunately this year, the mayor said borough officials could not honor the Metuchen Public Library’s request for $8,000 to provide staffing on…

  • Tinton Falls to cut off-duty police pay for out of town

    Tinton Falls to cut off-duty police pay for out of town

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer TINTON FALLS  The Borough Council introduced an ordinance that if adopted will reduce the Tinton Falls Police Department’s off duty rates for out of town assignments. The ordinance came at the request of the Tinton Falls Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 251, according to the council agenda. If approved by…

  • Sayreville school budget increases taxes

    Sayreville school budget increases taxes

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Board of Education has adopted a 2017-18 budget that will carry an approximate $79 tax increase for the owner of a home assessed at the borough average. On May 2, following discussion among district administrators and board members, a $91.6 million budget was adopted. The budget…

  • Middletown budget decreases municipal tax

    Middletown budget decreases municipal tax

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN The Township Committee approved this year’s municipal budget, which will slightly reduce taxes for homeowners. This year, the municipal tax levy will decrease by $161,459, creating a slight tax decrease for the average homeowner. The Township Committee unanimously approved the decrease as part of the 2017 municipal budget on…

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