January 10, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

The eagles have landed in Upper Freehold

Locals boast of rare raptor sightings in the area
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Wildlife sightings happen daily in a place like Upper Freehold, a rural township in Monmouth County still largely untouched by development. Most residents have fun searching the landscape for beaver, raccoon, deer and even bear. More...

Boro honors Pat Moser for serving

Moser expresses concern for town's spending on litigation
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - The Borough Council bid farewell to Councilwoman PatMoser at its lastmeeting of the year,which took place Dec. 27. More...

Millstone welcomes new Twp. Committee member

Michael Kuczinski to complete Dilfanian's unexpired term
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The new face on the Township Committeeman is that ofMichael Kuczinski. The members of the governing body unanimously votedKuczinski in Jan. More...

Commissions, boards get new members in Millstone

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE- The start of a new year means township officials get to make new appointments to fill both volunteer and paid municipal positions. More...

Photographic artists' submissions sought

The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch is announcing a two-part call to artists for photographic submissions for two projects. More...

Volunteers sought to help abused youngsters in court

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Monmouth County seeks volunteers for abused and neglected children. There are currently 581 children in Monmouth County who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. More...

Letters

Gov. has not placed N.J. on path to stability

Greg Bean's column that appeared on Dec. 26 was right on the mark ("Day of Reckoning Is on the Horizon for Budget"). I would like to add that Gov. More...

Girl Scout proud to have taken part in project

Iam a Girl Scout in Troop 1561. We have just completed our Silver Award project, and I would just like to share with you what I learned and how I felt about this project. More...

Residents should recycle and help turn e-waste into a resource

During the holidays, many of us have enjoyed the outdoor lighting and decorations associated with the season. More...

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Sports

Mussari leads resurrection of Allentown wrestling

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

When Bob Mussari took over the wrestling program at Allentown High School four years ago, he inherited a program with eight kids on its roster. More...

Sports Shorts

Bernard Lagat's bid for a sixth Wanamaker Mile will be one of the highlights of the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 1. More...

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Gymnastics as preparation for the world

Millstone youth attains level 6 of competitive sport at the age of 9
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

In a little over a month, Millstone's Parker Adamo has seen the score cards that once flashed 7.7, 8.0 and 8.4 turn to reveal scores of 8.9, 9.1 and 9.3. By the end of his first gymnastics competition of the season Dec. More...

Stephen Alexander chosen to lead U.F. through 2008

Horsnall Mount, Moslowski take oath of office
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The new year did not bring harmony to Upper Freehold's all-Republican but apparently still-divided governing body. At the Jan. 3 reorganization meeting, the Township Committee elected senior Committeeman Stephen Alexander as mayor in a 3-2 vote. More...

Guadagno sets agenda as Monmouth County sheriff

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Look out. There's a new county sheriff in town. Kim Guadagno is ready to serve the people of Monmouth County as its first female sheriff. More...

U.F.'s most quotable leaves office

Bill Miscoski steps down after 15 years of community service
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Whether residents agree or disagree with Bill Miscoski, few would argue that he has been one of the most colorful and quotable local officials in recent history. At the Jan. More...

Grbelja to serve as mayor of Millstone again in '08

Beck, Casagrande, O'Scanlon attend reorg., pledge to help township
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE- For the third year in a row, Nancy Grbelja will serve as mayor of the township and Robert Kinsey will serve as deputy mayor. The two were unanimously elected to continue their posts at the Jan. More...

Equine Science Center honors David Meirs II

UPPER FREEHOLD - Walnridge Farmowner Dr. DavidA.Meirs II has been recognized for his involvement in the growth and development of the equine science programat RutgersUniversity inNew Brunswick. More...

Bulletin Board

Fort Allen discovered on Hessian surveillance map

The Allentown-Upper Freehold Historical Society will meet at the Allentown home of Alice Wikoff, 51 S. Main St., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan.10. More...

Millstone Warriors to host a comedy night

TheMillstoneWarriors BasketballAssociation will host a Comedy Night starting at 8 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Clarksburg Inn, 465 Stagecoach Road, in the Clarksburg section ofMillstone. More...

Millstone offers classes on digital cameras

The Millstone Township School District's Office of Community Education is sponsoring the following programs: • The Power of Your Digital Camera: A three-hour class covers the basics of digital camera operation and explores the great options More...

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Opinion

Red State/Blue State

All tuckered out from the holiday 'debates'
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. More...

Coda

No town meeting 'til you fill out the proper form
GREG BEAN

As the captain said to the convict road gang in "CoolHand Luke," themovie that put me off hard-boiled eggs for more than a decade, "What we got here is ... failure to communicate." That's what happened in Gov. More...

Fish On

Anglers looking forward to a new year
RON NUZZOLO

With the 2007 season behind us, I look forward to an even better one ahead in 2008. Last year was a year with big fish in all categories. To start, bait fish like peanut bunkers are the true reason why we all enjoyed a great year. More...

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