June 29, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Millstoners can conduct township business at night

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - To accommodate residents who work during the day, the township will open its municipal offices every Wednesday night. More...

Monmouth helping state pilot Medicaid ID cards

FREEHOLD - Monmouth County has been chosen as one of three counties to participate in a state-sponsored pilot program to issue permanent, plastic identification cards to those enrolled in New Jersey's Family Care/Medicaid program. More...

Eleanor Gallery hosts last art exhibit of the season

ROOSEVELT - Imagine being given access to private collections of famous More...

Twp. plans to revamp center, park

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The township took steps last week to improve its community center, buy video equipment and put in bathrooms at Brandywine Park. More...

Sharon Station Road truck traffic called a safety issue

Engineer: County plans to direct more trucks through route
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - At 5 a.m. every morning, the grilles in Ed Smires' windows rattle so much from nearby truck traffic that his kids think it's thunder. More...

Plan to use alternative septics backs up in U.F.

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The Board of Health sent its proposed alternative septic ordinance to the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), but the department may reject it. More...

Resident proposes three plans to curb truck traffic

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Discussions about truck traffic near the Galloping Hills development off Route 526 continued on June 23. More...

Letters

'Lies and corrupt behavior will not be tolerated'

As a relatively new resident in Millstone (two years), I have come to learn just how ugly politics in our town can be. More...

BOE should consider hiring fewer administrators

The selection by the Millstone Township school board of Dr. [Mary Anne] Donahue as the new superintendent of schools in Millstone Township is an excellent choice. Dr. Donahue is an outstanding academician. More...

Who is linking warehouse, soil remediation issues in U.F.?

This letter is in response to the incited furor over the soil remediation plan for the new Upper Freehold Regional School District (UFRSD) middle school construction and the unconscionable linking with the proposed Breza Road warehouse construction. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Dan Kullback Dan Kullback, 16, of Manalapan, died June 18 in East Windsor. He was born in Opelousas, La., and was raised in Manalapan. More...

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Sports

BlueClaws giving Shore reason to get excited

BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer

There's quite a buzz stirring around FirstEnergy Park and the Lakewood BlueClaws these days. More...

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Ships set sail with everyone's wishes on board

Allentown High School graduates 243 students

Upon graduating, some Allentown High School students will set their sails toward open seas, while others will head toward specific destinations, according to Principal Christopher Nagy. More...

Allentown's Sarah Terry hits all of the high notes

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - At the age of 17, she has already had not one, but two evening performances at the opera. More...

Couple's life ends in murder-suicide

Prosecutor: Wife made divorce intentions known to husband
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

MANALAPAN - Although Joseph and Vincenza Importuna were not well-known by their neighbors, their deaths shocked not only their Bailey Court neighborhood, but also those who knew the couple and their two children, ages 4 and 9. More...

Fliers on bulletin board cause concern in boro

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - The borough bulletin board, a center of information for the community, has again had some controversial postings. More...

Auditions

Strand Theater Ensemble will hold auditions for "The Full Monty" July 24 and 25 at the Strand Theater, 303 Fourth St., Lakewood. More...

Skaters, beware: Possible ban on Millstone's land

Township will look into creating a skate park
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Skateboards, scooters, in-line skates and roller skates may soon be prohibited on any township-owned property. More...

Boro to start gas station property cleanup soon

Officials do not know what lies under the ground
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - Remediation work on the abandoned gas station may begin in September, according to borough officials. More...

Bulletin Board

Kind Heart Rescue seeks greens for rescued rabbits

Kind Heart Rescue, home to 40 rescued rabbits, has issued a plea for greens for the animals. More...

Motorcycle show July 19 at Byron Johnson Park

A motorcycle show to benefit drug prevention programs in the school and community will be held 5-9 p.m. July 19 at Byron Johnson Recreation Park, Ellisdale Road, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. More...

Millstone women's group elects new officers

During their annual installation dinner, members of the Millstone Township Women's Organization recognized and commended the 2005-06 executive board for all of their dedication and hard work over the past year. More...

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Opinion

Partnership proves cost effective for Millstone

The opening of the Millstone House on Burnt Tavern Road next week will mark more than just the creation of additional affordable housing in Monmouth County. More...

Time-out a good idea for state government

Gr eg B ean Coda I might be missing something, but it's tough to see the downside. As negotiations between the New Jersey Assembly and Gov. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has been named the official corporate charity for Rita's Water Ice Franchise Co. LLC, which is based in Bensalem, Pa., and has a number of stores in the local area. More...

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