• COUNTY: Freeholders back holiday legislation

    The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously voted to pass a resolution supporting the passage of an Assembly bill, which would allow school districts to teach about traditional winter celebratio FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously voted to pass a resolution supporting the passage of an Assembly bill, which would…

  • COUNTY: $46.7 million to help fund school projects

    Sen. Diane Allen announced last week that $46.7 million in state funding has been approved to support $103 million in school construction projects across Burlington County. Sen. Diane Allen announced last week that $46.7 million in state funding has been approved to support $103 million in school construction projects across Burlington County.    The funding approved…

  • LAWRENCE: Two tries made to fill fraudulent prescriptions

    Back-to-back attempts were made by a man and a woman to have a pharmacist fill fraudulent prescriptions for narcotic drugs last week, according to Detective Sgt. Joseph Amodio. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Back-to-back attempts were made by a man and a woman to have a pharmacist fill fraudulent prescriptions for narcotic drugs last week,…

  • REGION: PSE&G announces bill credit, energy saving tips

    Public Service Energy and Gas has recently announced that residential gas customers will be saving approximately 33 percent on November and December bills due to a credit. Public Service Energy and Gas has recently announced that residential gas customers will be saving approximately 33 percent on November and December bills due to a credit.    PSE&G…

  • PLUMSTED: Officials hope to continue July 4th celebrations

    PLUMSTED: Officials hope to continue July 4th celebrations

    In the midst of the holiday season, township officials briefly set their eyes ahead to July 4th, after some concerns were raised about the viability of formally celebrating the holiday by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — In the midst of the holiday season, township officials briefly set their eyes ahead to July 4th, after…

  • LAWRENCE: Street renamed Fred Vereen Jr. Road

    With a tug on a rope holding a canvas cover on a new street sign, Cheverly Road was transformed into Fred Vereen Jr. Road in honor of the long-time community activist last week. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    With a tug on a rope holding a canvas cover on a new street sign, Cheverly Road…

  • LAWRENCE: Veteran volunteer walks her talk

    For Mary Beth Drew, volunteering isn’t just a passion — it’s a calling. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    For Mary Beth Drew, volunteering isn’t just a passion — it’s a calling.    Ms. Drew, who lives in Millstone Township, has been a volunteer with HomeFront for nearly 10 years. The nonprofit organization, based in Lawrence Township,…

  • HAMILTON: Students, community treated to annual tree lighting

    HAMILTON: Students, community treated to annual tree lighting

    Residents, municipal officials and students from Greenwood Elementary School were treated to the annual Hamilton Township tree lighting ceremony Monday. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — Residents, municipal officials and students from Greenwood Elementary School were treated to the annual Hamilton Township tree lighting ceremony Monday.    Apart from the tree lighting itself, the day…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Officials discuss term limits

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