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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:20:47 +0000

Allentown officials aim to refinance 2005 bond debt

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:20:48 +0000

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

A llentown officials are seeking to take advantage of a money-saving opportunity that would allow them to refinance municipal bonds for a lower interest rate.

“It seems to make perfect sense,” Mayor Stuart Fierstein said.

Students showcase written works at publishing party

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:20:58 +0000

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

The authors traversed the red carpet, books in hand. They were there to share their work with an anxious public — their biggest fans. Cameras flashed throughout the crowd while the writers filed in to a soundtrack of triumphant music. This was indeed the royal treatment; they were even wearing crowns.

Attendees have a howling good time at Super Pet Expo

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:01 +0000

BY JENNIFER AMATO

Staff Writer

There was an orange dog. And a yellow dog. And a Chihuahua walking around with glitter and stickers.

No, Lady Gaga did not fancy up any pets and visit Edison last weekend.

Instead, Toni Panick and Heather Curtis did.

U.F. Planning Board eyes environmental grant to address wastewater issues

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:01 +0000

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEHOLD — Over the years, township officials have discussed the wastewater issues facing the historic hamlet of Imlaystown with little result.

In 2004, Preservation New Jersey listed it as one of the 10 most endangered historic sites in the state. Eight years after that designation, the village’s deterioration continues.

More than 1,000 truckloads of dirt to be removed from Millstone site

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:01 +0000

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — A New Egypt-based trucking contractor will soon be removing 29,000 cubic yards of dirt, or approximately 1,300 truckloads, from a Red Valley Road site. At the Feb. 8 Planning Board meeting, the board unanimously approved a soil removal permit for 106 Trenton-Lakewood Road LLC.

U.F. Planning Board looks to set ground rules for solar power

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:02 +0000

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEHOLD — While solar and wind power are becoming increasingly popular as alternative energy sources, the township currently has no ordinances in place concerning their use. At the Feb. 9 Planning Board meeting, chairman John Mele said that under present rules and regulations, solar panels on roofs are not permitted anywhere in Upper Freehold.

Freedom Fest venue switched back to Horse Park of NJ

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:05 +0000

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEHOLD — This year will mark the 10th anniversary for the Freedom Fest State Fair (FFSF) when it is held July 10- 15, as well as the fifth year the event will be held at the Horse Park of New Jersey (HPNJ).

New spa in Millstone goes ‘Beyond Beautiful’

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:05 +0000

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — One could say that Dina Pipitone has lived the glamorous life. Doing work for Chanel, Aveda and the late skin-care great Georgette Klinger, among others, the massage therapist, esthetician, makeup artist and reiki expert extraordinaire has brought her years of experience and expertise to her hometown in Millstone.

Demographic details available to businesses

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:05 +0000

A new tool that provides businesses with an array of demographic information within a certain radius was unveiled recently at the first meeting of the Grow Monmouth Advisory Committee, which is comprised of about 40 business, academic and municipal representatives.

Millstone Pop Warner teams honored at banquet

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:07 +0000

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Millstone Eagles Pop Warner football players and cheerleaders got together recently — convening outside the field setting, for a change — for their organization’s annual banquet.

Joint Base to host open house

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:08 +0000

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in south central New Jersey is set to open its doors to the community for a special weekend on May 12-13. An open house will celebrate more than 95 years of the base defending the nation’s air, land and sea, according to a press release.

Start your engines

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:12 +0000

‘Who’s counting?’

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:20 +0000