• FRHSD pursues launch of baccalaureate degree program

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A rigorous academic program that prepares students to thrive on a global scale should take root in the Freehold Regional High School District by the 2015-16 school year. FRHSD administrators are in the second year of an application process that could launch an International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Freehold Township…

  • Santa train arrives Dec. 14

    FREEHOLD — Santa Claus will arrive in Freehold Borough on a Conrail train to greet children and welcome in the Christmas season with toys, candy canes and fun on Dec. 14. The Santa train will stop at the train/bus station at West Main and Throckmorton streets from noon to 2 p.m. Freehold Borough and Jamesburg…

  • Newest Temple owl gains life under artisan’s loving touch

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Some artists use a paintbrush and oils to create their art. Franco Minervini uses a block of stone, a chisel, a mallet and a hammer to create his. Minervini, a master carver and sculptor who resides in Marlboro, has been commissioned by various agencies over the years to create…

  • Marlboro planners say ‘no’ to Northpointe

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The Northpointe housing application in Marlboro will continue to hang in limbo, as it has for nearly 30 years. Members of the Marlboro Planning Board voted unanimously to deny the application without prejudice at their Dec. 4 meeting, based on the applicant’s failure to meet the criteria of a municipal…

  • ‘O, Christmas Tree’: Roots run deep in N.J.

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Employees at Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm in Manalapan prepare a tree for a ride to its home for the holidays on Dec. 4. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The pilgrimage is one taken by countless families at this time each year — the search for the perfect Christmas tree. “Everybody…

  • Agreement opens door for new Manalapan first aid entity

    By Mark Rosman MANALAPAN — A service that has been provided to residents at no cost for decades may be about to change in a significant way. At its meeting on Dec. 11, the Manalapan Township Committee, without comment, approved an agreement between the municipality and the Englishtown-Manalapan First Aid Squad. The agreement will permit…

  • Dreaming of a green Christmas

    Dreaming of a green Christmas

    Sustainable Princeton on environmentally friendly celebrating By Stephanie Vaccaro, Special Writer   Winter holidays bring with them numerous celebrations. They can also be a time of a lot of additional waste. Sustainable Princeton met on Nov. 21 at the Whole Earth Center on Nassau Street to discuss taking a green approach to celebrations.    Among the contributions…

  • AmeriQuest Transportation Services Lists the Top 5 Ways to Grow a Small Fleet

    By 1888PressRelease 1888PressRelease – In his recent blog, Bill McCouch, Group Vice President of Business Development for AmeriQuest, informs small fleets how they can increase their bottom line and generate needed capital. CHERRY HILL, NJ – Many small carriers and private fleets may want to expand their businesses, but are unsure of the best way…

  • CAROLYN DORFMAN DANCE COMPANY AND UNION COUNTY ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS PRESENT “IN PROCESS”

    CAROLYN DORFMAN DANCE COMPANY AND UNION COUNTY ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS PRESENT “IN PROCESS”

    By irene maslowski Performing Arts (APA) will present “In Process,” a unique dance performance narrated by Founder and Artistic Director by Carolyn Dorfman, featuring CDDC and Academy students, on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m., at the Academy for Performing Arts, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. The Company will perform excerpts from current works Portrait…

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