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      November 16, 2006  RSS feed

      Millstone voters restore GOP's complete control
      Grbelja, Abilheira vow to focus on economic development, recreation
      MILLSTONE - Despite a hefty turnout of Democratic voters in the Nov. 7 election, Republicans once again have earned total reign over Millstone Township. More...
      2nd Floor announces new features on Internet site

      HAZLET - After two years of unprecedented growth in addressing broad adolescent issues, the 2nd Floor youth helpline, a program of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., has announced the launch of a special outreach campaign available to Monmouth County youth. More...

      Mailbox stuffing raises questions in Millstone
      Former candidate may have violated federal postal regulations
      BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

      MILLSTONE - The deputy mayor intends to call a former Millstone Township Committee candidate to the carpet for allegedly illegally stuffing mailboxes on the Saturday night prior to the election. More...


      Millstone's open space tax will increase 1 cent
      Township boasts over 5,200 acres preserved; more in the process
      BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

      MILLSTONE - By a slim margin, voters decided to further build the township's coffers for open space preservation. More...


      Development plans for Route 33 take shape
      Millstone reviews warehouse project for 57 acres on border
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      MILLSTONE - The Planning Board would not want a new traffic light installed on Route 33 if a new warehouse complex is built there. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Allentown will be all aglow for the holidays
      Visit Allentown and see the borough's Main and Church streets all lit up from Nov. 18 to Jan. 6. The borough's official tree lighting ceremony will take place downtown at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18. More...
      • HAMT will talk about elections at next meeting
      • Roosevelt Recreation presents movie nights
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       Letters
      • Resident recognizes open space supporters
      A loosely organized, grassroots group of citizens from all different backgrounds and interests came together for the common cause of protecting our remaining open spaces via promotion of an open space tax in Allentown. This letter is to recognize the voters of Allentown who strongly supported the bo More...
      • Four-point plan for property tax relief offered
      • Committee's hard work pays off with successful Millstone gala
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       Editorials
      • article has image Coda
      With the campaigns over, we can get back to nice ads
      I was so happy to turn the television on last night and see that the ubiquitous ads for erectile dysfunction medications were back in prime-time rotation and the tiresome attack ads from Robert Menendez and Tom Kean Jr. were finally gone. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      George Edward Murray Jr. Mr. Murray, 90, of Manalapan, died Oct. 24, 2006, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had lived in Rego Park, Queens, N.Y., before moving to Manalapan five months ago. Prior to retiring in 1981, he was a purchasing agent for the More...
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       Schools
      • article has image Deitz spent 30 years involved in education
      Marcia Fisher Deitz, 70, who dedicated more than 30 years of her life to the service of education, lost her battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on Nov. 7. She died at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. More...
      • Scholarships available for communications students
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       Sports
      • article has image Rutgers' win opening up a whole new debate
      I thought national championship hopes were only allowed at other schools.Meant for someone else but not the Scarlet Knights. More...
      • Sports Shorts
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       Business
      • Business Briefs
      A free workshop for local business owners will be held at the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. The workshop, titled "6 Steps to a Better Business," teaches business owners how to create a business that works for them. The workshop will be presented by local business owner More...
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