| Name |
Steve Reed |
| About Me |
STEVE REED , 43, covers Somerville and Branchburg for the Courier News. He’s been a writer and editor for more than 20 years, first at several newspapers in his home state of Florida, and then in Manhattan, where he moved in 2000 to be an editor for The New York Times Co. He lives in East Brunswick with his partner and their two dogs. In his spare time he enjoys running and working out, reading, photography and movies. Contact him at steve@injersey.com |
| Hometown |
East Brunswick |
Steve Reed wrote a new blog post: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China 11 months, 2 weeks ago · View
George Chen is driving the country in a motor home — and paying his own way — to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China, based in Taiwan. He’s traveling to 30 major cities, carrying a battery–powered “torch of peace” and gathering Taiwanese–Americans together to celebrate their homeland. “We’re trying to promote Taiwan [...]
Steve Reed wrote a new blog post: ‘Seeds to Salad’ harvest will be the last for Old York School 11 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Gabrielle Billington reached into an aluminum bin of vegetables and pulled out a pink blob the size of her fist. “Oh my gosh — look at this radish!” she said. Purple, white and yellow onions rolled around in another tray, beets were in a third, and others were piled with arugula, lettuce and spinach. “I [...]
Steve Reed wrote a new blog post: Gumshoes track sandals to suspect 11 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Matthew Schulock, 20, of Somerville, is one of three men charged in connection with a series of burglaries from May 29 to June 2. Police were called to St. John’s Episcopal Church on West High Street soon after 11:30 p.m. on June 1, when the pastor found the building open, Fazio said. Police found a [...]
Steve Reed wrote a new blog post: Somerville Middle School music groups compete in festival 11 months, 3 weeks ago · View
(Reader submitted) Somerville Middle School Musicians directed by Mr. Steven Loreti competed in the Music in the Parks Festival hosted by Six Flags Great Adventure on Friday June 3.This was a two day festival for student choral, orchestral, and band ensembles from many New Jersey counties and the largest regional event in of its kind. The [...]
Steve Reed wrote a new blog post: Pestorius fails in challenge to Rose, Moench 11 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Michael Pestorius’ challenge to incumbent Township Council members Christine Henderson Rose and Matthew Moench failed to gain enough traction with voters to propel him through the primary. Pestorius won 525 votes, to Moench’s 858 and Rose’s 693. Pestorius had challenged Rose in particular, saying her votes to support a school district and fire district budget [...]
Steve Reed wrote a new blog post: Liptak wins over Marago in Raritan Borough 11 months, 3 weeks ago · View
In Raritan Borough, Mayor Jo-Ann Liptak won the Republican nomination over challenger Pasquale Marago, a former Borough Council member. Liptak won 317 votes to Marago’s 101. “I think the voters are sending a message that they’re happy with what we’ve been doing, they’re pleased with the way the borough is moving and they like what [...]
Steve Reed wrote a new blog post: Schworn over Strege in Branchburg primary 11 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Municipal gadfly Arlene Strege was narrowly defeated by Jim Schworn, the local Republican committee’s candidate for Township Committee, in Tuesday’s primary elections. Strege won 430 votes to Schworn’s 443. Township Clerk Sharon Brienza said Strege has already told her she intends to seek a recount. Schworn, a New Jersey Transit executive, will face Democrat Louis [...]
Steve Reed wrote a new blog post: Liptak honored with Millicent Fenwick award on June 5 11 months, 3 weeks ago · View
(Reader submitted) Raritan Mayor Jo-Ann Liptak received the prestigious 2011 Millicent Fenwick Award on June 5 at the Bernards Inn. The Millicent Fenwick Award is given annually to a Republican woman who exemplifies the late Congresswoman and Ambassador’s passion and energy. Millicent Fenwick was an extraordinary person in New Jersey and Congressional history. Always a [...]
Steve Reed wrote a new blog post: Somerville continues steps toward landfill cleanup 11 months, 3 weeks ago · View
The borough has secured more than $1 million in state funding to continue planning and implementing environmental upgrades at the former landfill property. Borough officials on Wednesday are poised to give final approval to an ordinance appropriating the money and providing for a bond issue that will generate about $122,000. Colin Driver, the borough’s economic [...]
Steve Reed wrote a new blog post: St. Ann’s in Raritan holds FESTA next week 11 months, 3 weeks ago · View
St. Ann’s will hold its 106th Annual FESTA on the parish grounds in Raritan beginning Tuesday, June 14, and continuing nightly through Saturday, June 18. Known for great homemade food, including its famous pizzelles, FESTA promises the traditional fun of carnival games, wheels of chance, live music and inflatable rides plus four new special indoor features. [...]