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      July 3, 2008  RSS feed

      Preserving Americana: Salter's Mill restored
      Historic site updated as use for office space
      The unassuming exterior of the building at the corner of Davis Station and Imlaystown roads actually encases the striking inner workings of a gristmill, an ever-running stream and a history that stretches back to the time of Abraham Lincoln's great-great-grandfather. More...
      New N.J. wastewater rules to affect U.F. development
      Monmouth, neighboring counties may get more control over town's future
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      New wastewater permitting and regulations may cause de facto large-lot zoning in Upper Freehold Township. Tony DiLodovico, a principal with the township's engineering firm, CMX in Manalapan, said at the June 24 Planning Board meeting that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will finalize the new wastewater rules on July 7. More...

      Era's end: Last original mill artist to close shop
      Allentown says goodbye to Main Street mainstay
      BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

      Will downtown Allentown ever be the same? When the Off the Wall Craft Gallery closes it will take with it many familiar sights that locals and visitors have become accustomed to. No longer will the windows of the old mill gleam with colorful artisan glassworks. No longer will an eclectic grouping of sculpture and garden accessories sit on the front stoop of the shop. And no longer will store owner Karen Deets be seen greeting the people of the neighborhood on her way to the nearby Yellow Canoe for a morning cup of joe. More...


      Millstone considers school for dogs in business park
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      MILLSTONE - A new training, boarding and grooming facility for dogs is being proposed for the former Boyce Berry Farm on Burnt Tavern Road. The Zoning Board of Adjustment heard part of the application at its June 25 meeting and will continue the hearing July 23. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Millstone Kids Workshop schedules summer camp
      Kids Workshop is offering a summer camp from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Aug. 21 for two sets of age groups. For ages 2 to 5, the children will be doing activities and crafts based on a theme that changes every week. Outside activities are included and meals will be served. More...
      • Freedom Fest seeks help from horse community
      • Annual Freedom Fest Fair to return July 8-12
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       Letters
      • There's still time for reality check in UFRSD
      After suffering the heartbreak of the recent discussion that has been going on in the community regarding the Upper Freehold Regional School District's interest in instituting a random drug testing policy, many questions raised in my mind. More...
      • New Jersey residents should be aware of illegality of fireworks
      • For the Record
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       Editorials
      • article has image With Chinese food, it's often lost in translation
      My grandmother on my father's side was born in 1895 and lived most of her life close to the spot where the Golden Spike was driven on the transcontinental railroad. Her town was a true melting pot on account of the fact that it drew laborers from all over the world who worked on the Union Pacific Railroad and later in that company's coal mines. More...
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       Red State / Blue State
      • Windfall profits tax won't ease your pain at the pump
      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...
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       Sports
      • article has image Trying to get a grip
      Lakewood BlueClaws shortstop Freddy Galvis is charged with an error as he bobbles the ball trying to get the force at second base in a recent game against the Lake County Captains. Heading into this week's play, the BlueClaws' record sits at 43-38, which is good for third place in South Atlantic League's Northern Division. The team started a four-game series on the road against the Greensboro Grasshopppers last night, which will be followed by another fourgame road series, vs. the Hagerstown Suns. SCOTT FRIEDMAN More...
      • McKenna ready to take the field at Wagner
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