• Jackson council prohibits construction of dormitories

    Jackson council prohibits construction of dormitories

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – Members of the Township Council have voted to prohibit the construction of dormitories in Jackson. Although no dormitories have been proposed, officials have said they were taking the action because dormitories were not previously addressed in the municipal code. During a meeting on March 16, the council considered…

  • ‘Kismet’ to be staged at Red Bank High School

    ‘Kismet’ to be staged at Red Bank High School

    By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer The Red Bank Regional Theater Company is inviting audiences to a production of the musical fable “Kismet.” The musical will be performed March 23-25 at 7 p.m. and March 26 at 3 p.m. at Red Bank Regional High School, 101 Ridge Rd., Little Silver. According to a press release from…

  • North Brunswick police urge securing of cars

    North Brunswick police urge securing of cars

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — Police are reminding residents to not leave valuables in their vehicles and also to lock their car doors after cars were targeted two weekends in a row. During the early morning hours of March 14, a resident of Dallas Road in North Brunswick reportedly observed an unfamiliar male standing near his neighbor’s…

  • Marlboro school budget proposes lower tax levy

    Marlboro school budget proposes lower tax levy

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a tentative budget for the 2017-18 school year that proposes a lower tax levy than the amount that was collected during the 2016-17 school year. The 2017-18 budget totals $91.2 million and will be supported by a tax…

  • Long Branch singer to release album

    Long Branch singer to release album

    By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer A resident from Long Branch who is pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter is preparing for the release of his upcoming studio album. “Life Is a Celebration — Already There,” an album from Angel Vigier, is scheduled to be released in early 2017. A music video for the song “Life’s…

  • Allentown seeks state funding to save land

    Allentown seeks state funding to save land

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Borough officials want to put Allentown in a line with other Garden State municipalities that are seeking state funding to preserve open space and stave off development. Municipal officials have filed an application with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres Planning Incentive Program. The move…

  • Suspect reportedly attacks hotel employees, guests, police officers

    Suspect reportedly attacks hotel employees, guests, police officers

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Two South Brunswick police officers who were investigating a robbery were attacked by the suspect who allegedly refused commands to surrender. The suspect had allegedly robbed the front desk manager and assaulted people in the lobby of Hotel Vincenza on Route 1 on March 18 prior to fleeing to a hotel room, according to…

  • Middletown tax rate to drop

    Middletown tax rate to drop

    By MICHAEL BENAVIDES Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — In a unanimous vote, the Middletown Township Council introduced a 2017 municipal budget that will decrease local taxes by nearly 3.49 percent. For the average homeowner, the new budget would make municipal taxes decrease by $5.31 this year. “I think our CFO and administration have done a fantastic…

  • Yankees Baseball Summer Camps slated in Holmdel

    Yankees Baseball Summer Camps slated in Holmdel

    St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel will be the site for the New York Yankees Baseball Summer Camps presented by REFUEL with Chocolate Milk from Aug. 7-11. All campers will not only get exclusive access with a VIP tour of Yankee Stadium, but also the opportunity to meet Hideki Matsui, the former Yankee who was…

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