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April 19, 2007 / Front Page

Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

You can’t be too careful with these kids

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‘Sun Is Shining’ for rising star from Millstone

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Lions, tigers, bears and more for Millstone third-graders

Eighth-graders remember the heroes of the Vietnam War

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Boroughs set for upcoming June primary

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Two small boroughs in the area will likely have the same mayors for the next four years. More...

Panel presents differing views on eminent domain

Schneider: City of Long Branch 'is a destination again'

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

It's been said that Long Branch has become the poster child for eminent domain abuse, but recently Mayor Adam Schneider has offered another perspective. More...

April 2007: Bold foliage with an attitude

Go tti K elley Green Scene Spring is the time for renewal, a chance to make your garden the best yet. An abundance of new cultivars are available on the market and one of the hottest trends is foliage. More...

Upper Freehold mayor will not seek re-election

Fleischacker may not get to see master plan revisions through

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Although Mayor Stephen Fleischacker has chosen not to run for re-election, he believes he could have been elected to serve a second term. More...

Over troubled waters

DENNIS SYMONS JR. Members of Allentown's Hope Fire Company were called out to the Main Street bridge on Sunday, April 15, just after 6 p.m. to use powerful hydraulic rams to open the aged flood gates that were stuck in the down position. More...

Little League inducts three into Hall of Fame

Fisher, Wingerter, Byer recognized on opening day

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Out to the ball game. Out to the crowd. Into the Hall of Fame. More...

New commercial building will go up on Route 537

Auto restoration business to be first occupant

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The mayor called a recent presentation before the Planning Board one of the best he has ever seen. More...

U.F. deputy mayor wants out of politics

Miscoski will miss town work, but not public scrutiny

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - After 15 years on the township's governing body, Bill Miscoski is calling it quits. More...

Letters

Shootings reflect need for better gun control

Words act as poor tissues to wipe away the tears of the so many affected by the tragic murders at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University on April 16, 2007. More...

Thorough research, not 'phobia,' a factor in one's particular view

I am writing in response to Heidi Hesselein's March 22 rebuttal letter that addresses the words "ignorant" and "homophobic" used in Steven Weitz's March 9 letter. More...

Affordable housing: a call to action

In 1975 the New Jersey State Supreme Court mandated that affordable housing had to be available in every community in this state. More...

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Obituaries

Alfred J. Chelli Mr. Chelli, 81, of Howell, died April 6, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. More...

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Schools

Schools get more resources thanks to new foundation

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation picks up where the school budget leaves off. More...

Millstone PTO offers $2,000 scholarship

MILLSTONE - Learning from the experience of overcoming a challenge could earn a Millstone student money toward furthering his or her education. The Millstone Township PTO will once again sponsor a scholarship program in 2007. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

The 19th anniversary of the Cream Ridge Winery will be celebrated with "A Taste of Italy" April 21 and 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the indoor event is free. More...

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Millstone taxpayers see relief

Proposed municipal budget would not impact tax rate

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The proposed 2007-08 municipal budget would not take more money out of Millstone taxpayers' pockets. During a special budget workshop meeting at 8 a.m. More...

Dragons take over U.F.

Lacrosse club starts inaugural season

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

There's fire in their bellies and passion in the hearts, but these dragons aren't after a princess. More...

Freeholder helps celebrate Women's History Month

COLTS NECK - Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry attributes her success in business and politics to the generations of American women who have come before her. More...

Bank makes long-term investment in local art

Guild will showcase artwork on financial institution's walls

ALLENTOWN - Returns on the investment that The Bank just made won't be paid out in dollars and cents. More...

Persistence + passion = tenacity

Little Silver author launches mystery novel series

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

For Jack Getze, getting his mystery novel "Big Numbers" published is a big deal. In fact, it is a huge deal. More...

Millstone firefighters fill boots with $3,000

Money raised will support Muscular Dystrophy Association

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - These boots were made for walking, but they collect money, too. Millstone Township Uniformed Firefighters Local No. 4388 used their work boots to participate in a fundraiser called "Fill the Boot" on Saturday, April 7. More...

Little League will go to bat for Becca

ALLENTOWN - The Allentown/ Upper Freehold Little League has a lot more than the new season on its mind. More...

New Jersey Horse Park booked solid with shows

Biggest event of the season slated May 31 to June 3

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Riders will travel to the Horse Park of New Jersey from all over the world for the fourth annual Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event and Advanced Horse Trials. More...

Freeholders establish task force to review budget

FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has established a bipartisan task force to review the Monmouth County budget and make recommendations for 2008. More...

Peace demonstration a call to contribute to peace

Human toll of armed conflict depicted in symbolic die-in

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - - Against a backdrop of the war in Iraq and random acts of violence in communities throughout the nation, members of the Monmouth University community made a statement for peace this week. More...

Three vie for two open seats in Upper Freehold

Former mayor teams up with longtime resident to try to best Moslowski

BY JANE MEGGITT & JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers

If elected, LoriSue Horsnall-Mount would be the first-ever Upper Freehold Township committeewoman. However, before she can earn that title, she will have to get the Republican Party More...

Bulletin Board

Historical society invites new members to meeting

The Allentown-Upper Freehold Historical Society will meet on Sunday, April 22, at 2 p.m. in the Allentown Public Library Community Room. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Alice Wikoff at (609) 259-7298. More...

Scholarships offered to those in health-care field

The CentraState Associated Auxiliaries Scholarship Program is offering three scholarships to individuals who live and volunteer in the CentraState service area. More...

Pancake and sausage breakfast at the firehouse

The Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will host a pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Millstone Township Firehouse, 461 Stage Coach Road. More...

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Opinion

Manalapan water treatment business to move into U.F.

Board considers operation a good use for Route 537 site

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The Planning Board unanimously granted a site plan waiver for a small business on a Route 537 property at its April 12 meeting. More...

Leonards to put a second residence up

Family homes to share a well

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - A township man received approval for a minor subdivision of family property at the April 12 Planning Board meeting. Adam Leonard wants to subdivide a 15-acre lot located at 344 Route 526. More...