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February 14, 2008 / 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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Edline takes UFRSD into new era of education

Parents offered more student info than ever before

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Gone are the days when parents wouldn't know what progress or grades their students have made until a report card came in the mail. More...

Some Millstone officials not open to salary cuts

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Members of the governing body will continue to earn the same salaries that they have received for the past few years. The Township Committee passed a new salary ordinance in a 3-1 vote at its Feb. 6 meeting. More...

Crowd does not give governor an E-ZPass

Corzine explains need for toll increases; residents pan program

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

Gov. Jon Corzine received a less than warm welcome at Marlboro High School on Feb. 4 when he came to Monmouth County to present his financial restructuring and debt reduction program for New Jersey. More...

Recreation appointments not a priority

Mayor says committee has enough members for now

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Before the township appoints additionalmembers to its RecreationCommittee, itmust address other priorities first. More...

$25M available for heat for low-income families

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt announced the release of $25,251,481 to help eligible low-income homeowners and renters in New Jersey meet home energy costs. More...

A loser on the racetrack becomes a winner in life

ReRun Inc. helps find homes for retired thoroughbreds

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE- Although he descended fromsuch thoroughbred luminaries asMan O'War, Native Dancer and Bold Ruler, Native Hawaiian was never much of a racehorse. More...

Letters

Wily coyotes take to New Jersey suburbs

When you think of suburban wildlife, you likely picture deer, squirrels and common birds like cardinals. In northwestern New Jersey, you can add bears. But the latest creature looking for a slice of the American dream in the 'burbs is the coyote. More...

Millstone to take important vote on Feb. 16

Iurge all Millstone residents to vote on Feb. 16 for approval of the fire district budget. A well-functioning fire department is critical for the safety and welfare of Millstone Township residents and their homes. More...

It's time for New Jersey's horse racing industry to face reality

When was the last time you needed to make a decision whether to put gas in your car or buy groceries? When was the last time you needed to make a decision whether to pay the taxman or the utility company? More...

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Schools

Colonial times

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Clockwise from top left: Fourth-grader Joseph Pritchard, 10, (l) portrays a wounded soldier; fourth-grader Zach Turner, 10, portrays an Irish immigrant; and fourth-grader Nick San Nicola, 9, wields a wooden revolver while More...

County's career academies among top schools in U.S.

Four of Monmouth County's career academies are listed in the 2008 U.S. News &World Reportmagazine's list of America's best high schools. High Technology High School in Lincroft is ranked No. More...

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RPS principal, happy students played hooky

Roosevelt Public School students were allowed to play hooky on Feb. 5. More...

Allentown faces 13¢ tax hike for school budget

Upper Freehold's share may be only .06 cents

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education took its first look at the 2008- 09 budget last week and it seems especially taxing for Allentown residents. If passed as initially presented to the board at its Feb. More...

Question mark looms over Breza Road preservation

U.F. officials advised not to discuss project

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Questions have surfaced regarding the preservation of a 135-acre property on Breza Road. More...

U.F. postpones expanding water franchise for school

Officials uncertain if action would override alternative water option

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - A public hearing on an ordinance thatwould extendAqua Water Co.'s township water franchise to serve the new middle school has been carried to Feb. 21. Township officials agreed at their Feb. More...

League may strike out with batting-cage project

Strike one: location Strike two: Saturday use

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - A batting cage at the municipal complex may not come to fruition if the township does not relent on its prohibition of Saturdaymorning play. More...

Talk of eminent domain concerns Millstoners

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE- At the request of an affected homeowner, a vote on an ordinance thatwould authorize the township's acquisition of three lots for its affordable housing obligation has been carried toMarch 5. More...

County-wide effort seeks count of homeless people

On Jan. 29,Monmouth County Freeholder Barbara J. McMorrow joined a team of 100 volunteers and county employees at Monmouth County's 2008 Project Homeless Connect event, part of a statewide effort to obtain a snapshot of the homeless citizens. More...

Community raises $42K for Millstone nonprofits

Sports and first aid programs benefit from recent gala

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Three community organizations received $14,000 each at the Feb. 6 Township Committee meeting. The Millstone Charity Gala, which has amission to garner financial and volunteer support for Millstone-based nonprofits, raised the $42,000. More...

All aboard for train show fundraiser for Open Door

The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold will sponsor an event to benefit the Open Door Food Pantry, Freehold. The special event is sure to please adults and children who love trains. More...

Bulletin Board

Millstone PTO seeks donations for auction

The Millstone Township PTO and PTSA seek donations and supplies for their third annual Ladies Night Out/Gift Auction April 4. More...

Kindergarten registration under way until Feb. 29

The Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School will hold kindergarten registration Feb. 4-29. Enrollment forms can be picked up in the main office or downloaded at www.ufrsd.net. More...

U.F. resident to discuss Monmouth Cnty. slavery

The Brandeis University National Women's Committee (BUNWC) Tri- County Chapter will feature a program at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Washington Township Library, 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road, Robbinsville. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Besides Rush, there wasn't a friendly face in the house

GREG BEAN

You have to give Gov. Jon Corzine credit for walking into the lion's den. More...

Red State/Blue State

Iron Mike knows football, and he's not bad at politics

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 GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...

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