• Professor to discuss political life of Israeli prime minister

    Professor to discuss political life of Israeli prime minister

    Professor Pnina Lahav from the Boston University School of Law will speak about Golda Meir, Israel’s fourth prime minister and the only woman to hold that post, at a public talk based on her current book project at 7:30 p.m. on March 27 at the Douglass Student Center, Rutgers University campus, 100 George St., New…

  • Tracts removed from Manalapan’s affordable housing plan

    Tracts removed from Manalapan’s affordable housing plan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Property that was identified years ago as a location for affordable housing in Manalapan has been removed from the municipality’s affordable housing plan. On March 8, members of the Township Committee adopted an ordinance that  amended Manalapan’s zoning map and removed two lots on Cannonero Boulevard from being…

  • Local residents receive probation for stealing parking fees

    Local residents receive probation for stealing parking fees

    Four former employees of the New Brunswick Parking Authority will be placed on probation for stealing more than $500 in parking fees from the city agency. Karran Buchhan, 19, of the Somerset section of Franklin Township; Joshue Castillo-Mendoza, 25, of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, and Ferrad West, 23, of East Brunswick, pleaded…

  • Award winner has musical, athletic talents

    Award winner has musical, athletic talents

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Megan Farrell has been selected as the Scholar Athlete Artist for March by the North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services. Megan is in the seventh grade at Linwood Middle School (LMS). She has been the recipient of both High Honor Roll and Honor Roll. She is a two-year member of…

  • Learning new IT skills at the library set for March 29

    Learning new IT skills at the library set for March 29

    SHREWSBURY — Information Technologist David Schuchman will present a program on how to leverage professional expertise to move forward in a chosen career at 10 a.m. on March 29. “What to do when you can’t do what you used to do,” will be presented at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library, Route 35,…

  • Council on Local Mandates nixes complaint from counties’ group

    Council on Local Mandates nixes complaint from counties’ group

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer For the past few months, one particular resolution has appeared on the agenda at meetings of local governing bodies and elected officials have passed that resolution without objection. The resolution stated the governing body’s objection to what was described as an unfunded state mandate in violation of New Jersey’s Constitution…

  • Writer would like local discussion on state issue

    Writer would like local discussion on state issue

    New Jersey Senate bill S-992 seeks to address the very limited relief that is available and the difficulties in obtaining information that would allow a victim of discrimination in pay to be able to recover wages that she/he would have been paid, but for the discrimination. The legislation is necessary because despite the fact that…

  • ‘Run the Hook’ race to support protecting ocean

    ‘Run the Hook’ race to support protecting ocean

    Peak Projects is sponsoring a “Run the Hook” 5k/10k at 10 a.m. on May 14 at Sandy Hook’s Guardian Park on Hartshorne Drive, Highlands. The race challenges runners and walkers of all abilities to run in support of Clean Ocean Action, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to restoring, improving and protecting the water quality of New Jersey’s oceans. A portion…

  • Orthodox church plans April 1 Easter bazaar

    Orthodox church plans April 1 Easter bazaar

    Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church will sponsor its annual Easter Bazaar and Tricky Tray 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 1 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic holiday foods including pierogi, stuffed cabbage, potato pancakes, babkas and more. Ethnic items will be available for purchase. For more information,…

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