Local vineyard recognized as state's Winery of the Year
The state has a crush that gets bigger every year. With 38 wineries and more than 2,000 acres of land occupied by vineyards, New Jersey's wine industry is currently valued at $36 million. The state ranks fifth in the nation in terms of wine production, and its gallonage continues to grow as many new wineries make the Garden State their home.
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BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer
Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th District) wouldn't face antiwar activists on Aug. 16 when they wanted to hand-deliver a report to him regarding what New Jersey taxpayers' money could be better spent on if it wasn't going toward funding the war in Iraq. More...
Average homeowner asked to spend $104 more per year on preservation
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
UPPER FREEHOLD - Residents can vote in the November election on whether the township should spend more money on open space. The Township Committee voted unanimously at its Aug. 16 meeting to place an open space tax referendum on the general election ballot. More...
Millstone tax collector offers ways residents can seek answers and relief
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
MILLSTONE - Residents seeing red over the rise in their taxes should understand that 89 percent of their tax bill goes to the school district and Monmouth County. Dawn Mitchell, Millstone's tax collector, gave a presentation at the Township Committee's Aug. 15 meeting that provided a breakdown of the recently distributed tax bills. More...
Beck says she'll call bus companies to urge them to bid on routes
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
MILLSTONE - Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck has gotten involved in the school district's fight to help find busing for its nonpublic school students. Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) met with Millstone Township Board of Education members and private school officials Aug. 13 and attended the board's public meeting later that day. More...
Educator advocates for older schools in light of new school opening
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
MILLSTONE - A fourth-grade teacher recently told the Board of Education that it has focused so much on the new middle school in recent years that it has neglected the primary and elementary schools. Irene Pearson, a teacher at Millstone Township Elementary School, made the comments at the Aug. 13 Board of Education meeting. More...
Upper Freehold sets regulations for alternative systems
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
UPPER FREEHOLD - In a 5-2 vote after months of discussion, the township's Board of Health voted to pass an alternative septic ordinance. Board members George King and Nancy Amontis cast the dissenting votes at the board's Aug. 14 meeting. More...
The Historic Village at Allaire will present its 12th annual Antique Rolling Iron Auto Show on Aug. 26 (rain date Sept. 16. Antique vehicles are expected from throughout the tri-state area. This show is open to all vehicles manu factured from 1982 and before. More...
Rolling with the Riptide
