May 11, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Officials override voters' budget decision in U.F.

If Allentown agrees, tax rate could rise about 3 cents
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The Upper Freehold Township Committee voted 3-1 at its May 4 meeting to restore some of the school funding residents rejected in the April 18 Board of Education election. More...

Impromptu trip to Afghanistan an eye-opener

Shrewsbury resident accompanies noted photographer to war-torn zone
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Tagging along on a photojournalist's jaunt to Afghanistan was not in the plans, but when the opportunity arose, Arthur Petrosemolo jumped at the chance. More...

Development at standstill; builder blames township

Deputy mayor says he may get more involved with good ratable

UPPER FREEHOLD - The developer of the Cox's Corner commercial project vented his latest frustrations at the May 4 Township Committee meeting. More...

Officials keep municipal tax rate stable in Millstone

Meeting on failed school budget scheduled for May 17
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Municipal taxes will not increase this year for the average township homeowner. More...

County opens its museums through September

The Monmouth County Historical Association's four 18th century historic house museums have opened for the season and will remain open through September. Open hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 1-4 p.m. More...

Work gets under way on ambulatory campus

CentraState begins $48 million project adjacent to hospital
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Funds are continuing to pour in to help support the construction of the CentraState Healthcare System's new 170,000-square-foot ambulatory campus. More...

Verizon aims to upgrade in Millstone

MILLSTONE - A national phone company wants to bring the next generation of telecommunications to the township. More...

ATV misuse will not go unchecked

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Township ordinances are strong enough to help prosecute those who misuse all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in town. More...

Allaire hosts crafters market

The spring crafters market will be held on May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Historic Village at Allaire in Allaire State Park, Atlantic Avenue (Route 524), Wall Township. More...

Race garners support, funds for the disabled

Local nonprofit helps individuals find homes, jobs in New Jersey

ALLENTOWN - Community members with disabilities gained new allies on April 22. More...

Group studies WWII impact on Monmouth

The Monmouth County Historical Association will hold a special event to honor and commemorate veterans of World War II on May 28 from 3-5 p.m. More...

Letters

Resident says bypass would relieve traffic

It is election time in Upper Freehold, and the politicians are pretty unified in their opposition to the westerly bypass. More...

Chess fest was a success; more to come

What a wonderful sight to see kids being kids and really enjoying themselves. That was the scene on April 27 at the first annual Chess Fest sponsored by the Millstone Township Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. More...

Resident urges Millstone Twp. school board to 'play hardball'

Two recent news articles that appeared in the local newspapers concerning the Millstone Township school system caused me great concern. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Warren A. Brown Mr. Brown, 77, of Newtown, Pa., formerly of Manalapan, died April 22 at St. Mary's Hospital, Newtown. He was brought up in Roselle Park but lived much of his adult life in Manalapan, where he and his wife raised seven children. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

The Central Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-Central Jersey) will host an educational workshop on improving communication skills 6-9 p.m. May 17 at the Asbury Park Press in Neptune, 3601 Route 66. More...

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Board's decision shocks parents and principal

Web site created to support Peluso in keeping her job
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The Upper Freehold Regional Elementary/ Middle School may soon need a new principal. More...

Photo

DENNIS SYMONS JR. Brittani Ferriola wraps Meredith Greenberg and Peyton Black (l) with plastic wrap, while Kristin Kay looks on during the monthly WyldLife Club meeting at the community center in Millstone Township on May 6. See story, page 3. More...

Bear makes his rounds in Roosevelt backyards

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - Residents are increasingly experiencing close encounters of the ursine kind. More...

Freehold Twp. to welcome 111th annual horse show

The 111th Monmouth County Horse Show will return to East Freehold Park, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, Aug. 16-20 and exhibitors will see a number of upgrades both in prize money and continued improvements to the facility. More...

Son: 'Flight 93' shows passengers as heroes

Longtime Manalapan resident was on board hijacked plane on 9/11
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

Two days before "United 93" was released to the general public on April 28, family members of United Airlines Flight 93 passengers were guests at a special premiere of the film at the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan. More...

Mystery horse finds home in Millstone

Resident offers $500 reward for info about hit-and-run
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Marybeth Pascale said she felt ecstatic when Animal Control Officer Mary Klink left a message last week on her answering machine. More...

Advocate: Immigrants made point with rally

May 1 events turned spotlight on nation's uncounted work force
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

FREEHOLD - Anyone who turned on their TV on the evening of May 1 would certainly have seen reports of immigration rallies held in towns and cities across the nation. More...

Youth group thrives on kids gone 'wyld'

Annual spaghetti dinner planned May 24

MILLSTONE - One local organization encourages area youth to go "wyld." More...

Group seeks to preserve 5,000 acres in five years

Nonprofit seeks to raise $5 million more this year
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The leader of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) fears the worst for Monmouth County horse farms and beaches. More...

Freeholders pan gov.'s 'sick tax'

FREEHOLD - Citing the impact Gov. More...

Memorial Day parade scheduled in Millstone

MILLSTONE - The township will honor those who served in all wars at a Memorial Day parade on May 29. More...

Boro seeks to resolve siren issue

ROOSEVELT - The borough still has not figured out what to do about its emergency siren. More...

Bulletin Board

Met Museum's floral designer to give lecture

The Two Rivers Antiques Show and Garden Tour will welcome Remco Van Vliet from New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art to speak at the 2006 Garden Lecture and Luncheon, May 17 at the Navesink Country Club, Middletown. More...

Emergency foster homes needed for kittens, cats

The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking emergency foster homes for cats and kittens to alleviate critical overcrowding conditions at the shelter. More...

Quilted items sought for outdoor quilt show

Spaces are still available for quilters to show and sell their quilted items at the fourth annual "Schoolhouse Festival of Quilts" sponsored by the Old Wall Historical Society. More...

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Opinion

Greg Bean

Coda Plea to ignore election results is misguided More...

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Sports

BCC pitchers lights out as Blues win Region XIX

Walcott MVP as Blues win second straight title
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Getting one of the finest overall pitching performances in Brookdale or Region XIX tournament history, the Jersey Blues rolled to their second straight title and third in the last four years on Saturday. More...

Brookdale's Region dominance reaches 11 straight

Covell shines as Blues beat Gloucester
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Some day, Brookdale's Region XIX softball reign will come to an end, but as coach Bo Scannapieco said, "It's not going to be this year." More...

Sports Shorts

The Allentown MASA Grizzlies U13 (fall) boys soccer More...

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