• Historical society outlines plan to preserve South Amboy’s history

    Historical society outlines plan to preserve South Amboy’s history

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The president of the city’s historical society is working to advance the goals of the organization for the city’s benefit. Mary Szaro, who has been the president of the Historical Society of South Amboy since its inception five years ago, outlined the three categories of the initiative, which are designed…

  • Bumpy Amboy Avenue to get worse in Edison

    Bumpy Amboy Avenue to get worse in Edison

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Amboy Avenue was front and center at the Jan. 25 Township Council meeting. The condition of the road surface has been an ongoing resident concern at council meetings. Township Engineer Mark Kataryniak gave a presentation about the status of Amboy Avenue and its surrounding streets at the meeting. He…

  • Concerns about traffic, viability cloud dream of assisted living facility in North Brunswick

    Concerns about traffic, viability cloud dream of assisted living facility in North Brunswick

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – More testimony regarding traffic, parking and engineering is necessary before a decision can be made on an assisted living facility planned for Route 27. Graceland Gardens is the brainchild of Jeanne Selby, the current manager of the North Brunswick Senior Housing Complex at 740 Hermann Road. She and her husband…

  • Residents express opposition to JCP&L project during public hearing

    Residents express opposition to JCP&L project during public hearing

    By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Monmouth County residents came out in full force and many voiced their concerns over the new, giant electric proposal by Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). Many disgruntled residents were among the estimated 2,000 on hand during the public meeting that was held at Middletown High School North…

  • Milltown notes accomplishments, looks forward to 2017

    Milltown notes accomplishments, looks forward to 2017

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Mayor Eric Steeber reflected on 2016 and discussed what is in store for Milltown during 2017 in his annual address before the Borough Council at a meeting held the first week of January. “As I have stated in the past, I strongly believe that if we choose to work together,…

  • Holmdel residents debate proposed turf installation

    Holmdel residents debate proposed turf installation

    By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent The Holmdel Township Committee, with the exception of Committeeman Thomas Critelli, met Jan. 24 to discuss resolutions, introduce ordinances and listen to the concerns of the public regarding a proposed installation of synthetic turf fields at Cross Farms Park. Resolutions passed included the payment of bills, the appointment of Robert J.…

  • Rumson Country Day School celebrates 90th anniversary with scavenger hunt

    Rumson Country Day School celebrates 90th anniversary with scavenger hunt

    By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer RUMSON — To celebrate its 90th anniversary, the Rumson Country Day School (RCDS) held a scavenger hunt on Friday, Jan. 20. The school was founded in 1926 and opened with 23 students and eight faculty members. Today, the school has 77 faculty members and 430 students. Over 150 students and…

  • New development plan expected for Route 33 tract in Manalapan

    New development plan expected for Route 33 tract in Manalapan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – A proposal for the development of a 130-acre property at the corner of Route 33 and Millhurst Road is likely to be a topic of discussion for the members of the Manalapan Township Committee in the near future. During the Jan. 25 meeting of the governing body, Township…

  • Firefighter has served Cassville company for decades

    Firefighter has served Cassville company for decades

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – Although volunteer firefighter John Alchevsky, 53, will be stepping down from his leadership position as chief of Jackson’s Cassville Volunteer Fire Company, the longtime member plans to remain involved as a firefighter. Alchevsky’s family roots in Jackson date to 1962, when his parents came to Cassville from New…

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