• Signal improvements scheduled for Route 32 and Route 535

    Signal improvements scheduled for Route 32 and Route 535

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The New Jersey Department of Transportation will be conducting signalization improvements at the intersection of Route 32 and Route 535 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8. Congestion and delays are expected. Police are encouraging motorists to plan alternate routes of travel if possible.

  • Old Bridge officials discuss ordinance to control cat population

    Old Bridge officials discuss ordinance to control cat population

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — After hours of discussion, a Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) program for feral cats may finally come to fruition in Old Bridge. Four years ago, Township Attorney Ken Lozier said he spent “hours upon hours upon hours” reviewing ordinances all over the state and drafted up a TNR ordinance…

  • Winners announced in Jamesburg soup tasting event

    Winners announced in Jamesburg soup tasting event

    The winners of the Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary soup tasting fundraiser have been announced. First place was awarded to MJ’s in Spotswood for the chicken and andouille sausage gumbo. Second place went to Per Tutti’s Italian Grill in Jamesburg for the chickpea and chicken orecchiette soup. Third place was given to Villa Borghese in…

  • ‘Removal and Expungement of Criminal Arrests and Convictions” seminar slated

    ‘Removal and Expungement of Criminal Arrests and Convictions” seminar slated

    Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. will present “Removal and Expungement of Criminal Arrests and Convictions” from 7 p.m.-7:45 p.m. on March 21 at the Edison Library Main Branch, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. The cost is free if pre-registered. Complimentary materials are provided. Bring a canned food donation, which will be given to the Community Food Bank. Email…

  • ‘Play It Safe’ to screen young athletes for concussions and injuries

    ‘Play It Safe’ to screen young athletes for concussions and injuries

    LONG BRANCH — To help protect young athletes from sustaining lasting damage from sports-related injuries, Monmouth Medical Center, together with Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus and the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes, will hold “Play It Safe” Cardiac and Concussion Screenings for Young Athletes from 8 a.m.-noon on April 1. Young…

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  • Old Bridge school superintendent ‘ecstatic’ over charter school rejection

    Old Bridge school superintendent ‘ecstatic’ over charter school rejection

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The proposal for the Albert Einstein EnergySmart Charter School in Old Bridge has been denied by the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE). Students, school officials and the community came together against the proposed charter school proposal at a meeting on Jan. 31. Schools Superintendent David Cittadino…

  • Mayor sees Edison business booming

    Mayor sees Edison business booming

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Mayor Thomas Lankey said Edison Township, the fifth largest township in the state, is experiencing its own renaissance. “More local jobs are coming to town and our local economy is stronger now than it was just a year ago,” he said during the 26th annual State-of-the-Township that was…

  • Public’s help sought after fire at Howell fence firm

    Public’s help sought after fire at Howell fence firm

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer HOWELL – Crimestoppers of Monmouth County are asking members of the public to provide information about a fire that law enforcement agencies have said was suspicious in nature. According to a flier from Monmouth County Crimestoppers, the organization will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification,…

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