March 15, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

N.J. still sorting out legal details of civil unions

Whether institution is recognized elsewhere varies from state to state
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Same-sex couples all over New Jersey applied for civil union licenses when a new law that allows them to took effect on Feb. 20. More...

County freeholders adopt $286M budget

Homeowners would pay $41 more this year

FREEHOLD - Following a number of public hearings, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders eliminated 18 vacant positions before adopting the 2007 spending plan by a 3-2 vote. More...

Millstone cuts fire budget, reducing its tax impact

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE -The Township Committee unanimously approved a $1.1 million budget for the fire district at its March 7 meeting. More...

EDC feels detached from land use planning in U.F.

Group wants master plan revisions to focus on developing business
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The township's Economic Development Committee (EDC) wants to tighten its relationships with other municipal bodies and officials. More...

Third BOE seat up for grabs in Millstone Twp.

Winecoff, Qutub and Morrone decide not to run again
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Only two candidates have filed to run for the three available seats on the Millstone Township Board of Education. More...

Two men perish under the ice in the Assunpink

BY JANE MEGGIT and JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers

Upper Freehold - Two men drowned in the Assunpink Lake on Friday. More...

Photo

A senator, college football players and even a couple of dogs helped share local students' enthusiasm for reading on March 6. More...

Growers of exceptional plants highlighted in book

On Thursday, April 12, lawyer, garden writer and well-known lecturer Ruah Donnelly will speak to the Allentown Garden Club on how to acquire unusual varieties of plants in the New York/New Jersey area. More...

Holt bill would demand paper record of votes

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

A new bill put forth by U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12)) would mandate that all electronic voting machines produce a voter-verified paper trail, but some critics have voiced concern over security and funding. More...

Letters

Gay Straight Alliance designation clarified

In response to the March 1 article on Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs), I would like to clarify that our organization, the Central New Jersey chapter of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN CNJ) does not have a trademark for the More...

Be aware of inhalants and poisons in the community

I wanted to let you know about National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week which kicks off March 17 and ends March 24. You may be asking yourself, "What does this have to do with me? More...

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Opinion

Greg Bean

Coda An election where the few spent the money of many The next time you think your vote doesn't count, just look at the recent Fire District No. More...

Court decision boosts N.J. residents' rights

The New Jersey Supreme Court struck a blow for the rights of Garden State citizens last week when it delivered a unanimous ruling that people have a right to videotape public meetings. More...

Your Turn

Bruce Novozinsky Guest Column Local resident calls for school board member's resignation Those who follow events in the local papers have undoubtedly read the unfortunate events following the Feb. More...

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Sports

Brookdale women off to NJCAA tournament

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

To call the Brookdale Community College women's basketball team a group of overachievers wouldn't do them justice. More...

Sports Shorts

Millstone's Matt Doskoczynski, Bryan Foley, Andrew Marr, Jack Giglia, Brendon Munoz and Zack Turner have each qualified for the NJ Wrestling Federation 2007 State Tournament this month. More...

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Child victims of Bronx fire laid to rest in Millstone

Hundreds of mourners come to area to support Magassas
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Route 33 was backed up for miles to the New Jersey Turnpike on Monday afternoon as hundreds of mourners paid their respects to victims of a Bronx, N.Y., fire. More...

Budget offers kids more space, teachers, supplies

Boro faces 6-cent tax hike; U.F. looks at 4-cent increase
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The Upper Freehold Regional School District's proposed $16.6 million budget would raise taxes but would also address overcrowding and student development issues. More...

Two seek Allentown seats on regional board

Referendum and overcrowding top issues in school district
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Two candidates are seeking election to the two open Allentown seats on the Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education. More...

Three to vie for two U.F. seats on regional board

Bressi, Murphy decide not to seek re-election
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Voters will choose two of three candidates on April 17 to fill the open seats on the Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education. More...

Board looks beyond new referendum

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education has yet to formally discuss what would happen if the April 17 referendum fails with voters, but a flier shows that they are thinking about it. More...

U.F. nursery to sprout 51 new houses

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The Planning Board approved the construction of 51 new single-family dwellings last week. The Hidden Lakes I and Hidden Lakes II subdivisions both received final approval at the board's March 8 meeting. More...

Planners OK Breza Road as school site

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Building a school on Breza Road would be consistent with the township's master plan. More...

Walnford to host second country 5K

Run will benefit individuals with disabilities

ALLENTOWN - Get set to run to help disabled citizens in the community. Allies Inc. will hold its second annual Country Roads 5K run at Historic Walnford Park on April 28. Allies Inc. More...

Nominations sought for awards

FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Historical Commission is seeking nominations for the 2007 Monmouth County Preservation Awards. More...

Spina bifida benefit seeks volunteers

There are more than 700 adults and children in the tri-state area living with spina bifida, according to the Spina Bifida Association. More...

Case made for building a school on Breza Road

Voters to decide $13.2M referendum for project April 17
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education President Joseph Stampe sees Breza Road as the quickest path to getting a new middle school built. More...

Photographic genius evident in Brookdale collection

'Brookdale Collects' will run through April 22 at Monmouth Museum
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

A photography exhibit at Monmouth Museum and Cultural Center promises to be a visual experience and a sociology lesson at the same time. More...

Bulletin Board

Information session with schools superintendent

The public is invited to a brief informative presentation and question-and-answer session with Dr. Mary Anne Donahue, Millstone superintendent of schools, March 20 at 7 p.m. at Millstone Township Elementary School. More...

Pancake breakfast and egg hunt April 1

The Millstone Township Women's Organization (MTWO) will host its fifth annual spring fundraiser, a pancake breakfast, Sunday, April 1, at the Millstone Elementary School. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served 9-11 a.m. More...

Photo contest captures favorite places in N.J.

The next photo you take anywhere in New Jersey impressive enough to don a picture frame might also make its way into the New Jersey Countryside Magazine and on their Internet Web site. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Louis A. Conforti Mr. Conforti, 86, of Jackson, died Feb. 12, 2007, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick Township. He was born in Newark and lived in Nutley and Seaside Heights before moving to Jackson in 2005. More...

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Schools

Encouraging kids to read

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff

Millstone Township first-grader Amanda Payne, 7, (top photo) shows Spirit the pictures in a book while Nick Colonna, 18, of Millstone, (bottom photo) sits and listens to Megan Kaba, 7, read to Totu the dog during a visit from the Furry Angels, a do More...

On Campus

Rider University, Lawrenceville, has named the following local students to the dean's list for the fall semester: Lisa Engel, Melissa Grinkevich, Maria Harvey, Jenny Melander, Michele Milano, Sean O'Keefe, and Jamie Olschewski, all of Allentow More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Human resource students and professionals from Maine to Maryland will converge on Rutgers University's Livingston Campus, Piscataway, March 30 and 31 for the first-ever SHRM Northeast Regional Student Conference and HRGames, sponsored by the S More...

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