May 25, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

School tax rate to increase 2 cents in Millstone Twp.

Average homeowner will pay about $80 more per year in taxes More...

Officials aim to shield eyes from development

Ordinance requires developers to use buffers and screens
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Warehouses could be in the township's future, but neighbors may not have to look at them. More...

Boro concerned about possible boarding house

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - The yeshiva students' use of a local residence has prompted questions from borough officials. More...

Information in newsletter questioned

Resident: Publication is discriminatory
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - A Four Seasons resident has alleged that a Board of Education newsletter may have cost a candidate an election. More...

Some U.F. athletic fields need reseeding, irrigation

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Some of the Upper Freehold Regional School District's athletic fields need a new well. More...

Community offers input into search

Process of finding new superintendent could take up to 6 months
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - A search for the next superintendent of the Millstone township School District is well under way. More...

Ceremony set at Vietnam memorial

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation will hold its Memorial Day ceremony May 29 at 11 a.m. in Holmdel at the site of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial. More...

Letters

We must learn to treat one another with respect

I moved to Upper Freehold Township six years ago. Like everyone else who recently moved to the township, I fell in love with the rural surroundings. I grew up in a similar town that ended up becoming extremely overcrowded. More...

Parents warned parties and booze do not mix

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

Ari Solomon looks like a typical 19-year-old college student. More...

U.F. resident: Diecidue is 'what the township needs'

Three years ago we elected to the Township Committee a newcomer to Upper Freehold, Sal Diecidue. He was elected by his fellow committeemen to be the mayor of the township in his second year on the committee. No small thing for a community like ours. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Martha M. Borowsky Bedle Mrs. Bedle, 73, of Whiting, died May 15 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. More...

Adams set to retire from Millstone Middle School

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Ken Adams will throw in the towel this year. More...

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Sports

Next stop for Brookdale national championships

Blues win East District
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Johnny Johnson will turn to his Big Three one more time.Ryan Beard, Kevin Rickert and Billy Lawson have been extraordinary in the postseason, leading Brookdale to a perfect 6-0 record, and the Region XIX and East District championships. More...

Sports Shorts

The Millstone Stingers U9 boys soccer team clinched first place in the MOSA Premier National 1 division this weekend, as they defeated the Old Bridge Dragons at their home field, 4-1, and extended their record to 8-1. More...

Sports Shorts

The Millstone United Travel Soccer Club (MUTS) is looking for boys and girls who want to improve their soccer skills, make new friends, and play in a positive environment in their hometown. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Allentown resident Stephanie Shonk towel dries an airplane that the Monmouth Area Flying Club washed during its annual "Plane Wash," at the Lakewood Airport on May 20. More...

Towns agree on restoring $57,330 to school budget

Additional position will help district keep class sizes down
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The Upper Freehold Regional School District will hire an additional sixth-grade teacher this fall. More...

Officials press for total cleanup of school site

Residents urged to speak up now about any issues with remediation plan
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Members of the Township Committee expressed outrage that construction of the new middle school will start before remediation of contamination at the school site begins. More...

Auditions

Women of Song, a female vocal group, is seeking sopranos and altos. The group performs a variety of music. Rehearsals are held Friday mornings in the Marlboro area. Some sight-reading skills would be helpful. Details: Randy (732) 787-1697. More...

Reports shed light on mayor's link to PAC

BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer

MONROE - In response to allegations that he was involved in a conflict of interest, Monroe Township Mayor Richard Pucci has decided to discontinue his consultant work for a political action committee. More...

Boro mulls possibility of having police force

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - The theft of a plant generated a discussion about the borough's police coverage at the last Borough Council meeting. More...

Water issues mulled over in Roosevelt

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - The borough needs new fire hydrants. More...

Education Night planned for June 5

The New Jersey Coastal Communiversity invites future teachers to a June 5 "Education Night." The presentation will be held from 5-7 p.m. with workshops offered at 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. More...

Millstone's Memorial Day parade set for May 29

Millstone's annual Memorial Day parade will be held May 29, starting at 10 a.m., rain or shine. More...

Bulletin Board

Flag ceremony to honor longtime resident

As part of Allentown's 300th-year celebration, the Women's Association of Allentown will dedicate the flag located at the Main Street entrance to Heritage Park in Allentown. More...

'Movie in the Park' June 29 in U.F.

The Friends of Upper Freehold will host a free "Movie in the Park" event at 8:30 p.m. June 29 (rain date, June 30) at Byron Johnson Park. The event is co-sponsored by the Upper Freehold Recreation Department. More...

Vendors sought for Freedom Fest

This year's Freedom Fest will take place July 11-15 at the Upper Freehold Regional School grounds. The event will feature rides by Amusements of America, games, food, live entertainment nightly, craft vendors and special events. More...

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Opinion

Lori Clinch

Are We There Yet? The next time, she'll just have a flat tire More...

Greg Bean

Coda Gov's hospital bed tax is a ludicrous plan More...

Honor real meaning of Memorial Day

We have in the past looked back to the pages of the old Freehold Transcript, the forerunner of our sister paper the News Transcript, for commentary on issues that are still topical today. More...

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Business

Local business consultant named SBA's champion

ALLENTOWN - A borough businessman has received recognition for his continuing support of veterans. More...

Business Briefs

Ladies Workout Express' annual FitTEEN program will be offered again this summer, and the owners of two local centers announced that they will participate in the program, which promotes physical fitness for teenage girls. More...

Business Briefs

Greater Media Inc. has announced details of its HD2 multicast channels in the New Jersey market. HD radio is a digital signal that provides CD-quality sound and has the ability to display more text information than a traditional radio. More...

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