• Milltown water and sewer rates increase

    Milltown water and sewer rates increase

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — To keep up with the rising market costs of water and sewer demands, Councilman Richard Revolinsky called the need to raise the water and sewer rates in Milltown this year “a necessary evil.” The Borough Council voted in favor of amending the water and sewer rate ordinances at…

  • South Brunswick seeks to vacate orders on affordable housing

    South Brunswick seeks to vacate orders on affordable housing

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The Township of South Brunswick has filed a motion in Superior Court seeking to vacate the orders issued last year concerning the township’s affordable housing obligations. The township based its motion on various public documents that supported its contention that Judge Douglas K. Wolfson violated his obligation…

  • Quick Chek gains OK in Manalapan

    Quick Chek gains OK in Manalapan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The construction of a Quick Chek convenience store with gas pumps  at the corner of Route 537 and Smithburg Road in Manalapan has been approved in a 7-0 vote of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Board members made their decision on April 20 after listening to final testimony…

  • Jackson school budget carries small tax increase

    Jackson school budget carries small tax increase

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson School District Board of Education has adopted a $150 million budget for 2017-18 that will increase school taxes by about $40 over the next year for an individual who owns a home assessed at the township average. On April 25, board members voted 7-0 to adopt…

  • Bombers recover from poor start to baseball campaign

    Bombers recover from poor start to baseball campaign

    By Warren Rappleyea After starting the season with a pair of lopsided losses, things were looking bleak for Sayreville War Memorial High School’s baseball team. The young Bombers, however, have been competitive since then posting a 7-8 overall record. In Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division play, the Blue and Gray owns a surprising 6-4…

  • Lady Knights secure top seed in GMC lacrosse tournament

    Lady Knights secure top seed in GMC lacrosse tournament

    By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s girls’ lacrosse team has earned the top seed in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament, as the Lady Knights look to take the crown for the second time in three seasons. Coach Stephen Gajewski’s team is undefeated in conference play and is 7-3 overall in a spring that…

  • Hornets seek consistency during tournament season

    Hornets seek consistency during tournament season

    By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School boys’ tennis team is building another strong season, but the Hornets are looking for more consistency as they keep their sights on the postseason. Justin Wain, Holmdel’s star at first singles, has led the charge for a Hornets squad that has won all but three matchups. The junior…

  • Hitting, position switching has Mater Dei tourney ready

    Hitting, position switching has Mater Dei tourney ready

    By Wayne Witkowski Jeanne Dickinson never had more than one player with 100 career hits in any of her 35 seasons before this one as Mater Dei Prep’s softball coach. This season, she may have four. Pitcher Paige Fernandez and first baseman Tyrah Graves, both seniors, already have reached that milestone. Catcher Samantha Napoli needs…

  • East Brunswick girls’ golfers in hunt for GMC Tournament repeat

    East Brunswick girls’ golfers in hunt for GMC Tournament repeat

    By Jimmy Allinder Mark Motusesky coaches boys’ basketball in the winter and girls’ golf in the spring at East Brunswick High School and fully admits the sports are as polar-opposite as their seasons. “Basketball is all X’s and O’s, while golf is more about technique and course preparation,” Motusesky said. “Once a [golf] match starts,…

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