July 31, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

At home in a geodesic dome

Rooseveltians talk about building, living in 'turtle house'
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The borough of Roosevelt, well known for its flat-roofed, Bauhaus-style buildings, is also home to another unique architecture: the geodesic dome. More...

Residential zoning changes ready for public comment

U.F. to mull noncontiguous clustering, equine communities
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — After some tweaking, the Planning Board unanimously approved four ordinances on July 22 that would change residential zoning in the township. More...

The growing community in Millstone

Area growers benefit from new farm market
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The new community farm market is getting better and better each week. That's vendor Margaret Patterson's view of the market held Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wagner Farm Park. More...

U.F. begins planning for more affordable housing

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — The toughest part of the township's master plan revision process still lies ahead. More...

Burlington Path Road subdivision approved

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — What may be the last residential subdivision passed under the township's current 3-acre zoning was approved at the July 22 Planning Board meeting. More...

Community called upon to aid kids with autism

Allentown resident to host fundraiser at business in Howell

ALLENTOWN — A borough resident will host a charity event at his business to help children with autism and other special needs. Barry Grossman will hold the fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at JungleRRRific in Howell. More...

FoodBank puts out call for help

FREEHOLD — As the economy continues to struggle, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is experiencing a 15 percent decline in food donations. To help reverse that trend, Monmouth County Freeholder Barbara J. More...

Letters

Farmers have a new crop — agri-tourism

New Jersey's nickname, "The Garden State," stems from its long and successful history of farming. More...

Albivi Brick Oven has overcome many obstacles

Dear friends of Albivi Brick Oven pizza, first of all I need to mention that Albivi Brick Oven pizza, Millstone Township, is open for business. More...

There is no single solution to helping feral cats

This letter is in response to the July 24 article, "Roosevelt wants feral cats fed on public property: Feeder claims moving station would be detrimental to felines." The article was a well-written report on a controversial situation, which could ha More...

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Red State / Blue State

One thing's for sure: these liberals are easily offended

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State

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

Shopton Lane's a runaway winner in Skip Away Stakes

Racing community gears up for Sunday's Haskell Invitational

Maggi Moss's Shopton Lane took charge out of the gate and never looked back, scoring by two and a half lengths in the $70,000 Skip Away Stakes at Monmouth Park Saturday. More...

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Photo

Fair weather brought crowds to the fairgrounds for the 34th annual Monmouth County Fair at East Freehold Park in Freehold Township on July 25. More...

Case against Roosevelt council members dismissed

Judge has yet to render decision about ripeness of yeshiva lawsuit
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Afederal judge has dismissed a case brought against two Roosevelt Borough Council members by congregations Anshei Roosevelt and Yeshiva Me'on Hatorah. Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey Garrett E. More...

Albivi blaze claims life of suspect

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — An alleged burglary ended with the death of the suspect when the premises he was believed to be robbing caught fire. N.J. State Police Sgt. Stephen Jones said firefighters discovered the body of Carl A. More...

Dog school developer barks up wrong tree

Millstone denies application due to noise, driveway issues
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The former Boyce Berry Farm on Burnt Tavern Road will not be going to the dogs. More...

Millstone actor takes center stage

Michael Schiumo performs in 'Fantasticks' this weekend
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — After 13 years of working under the spotlights, Michael Schiumo has advanced to the center stage of community theater. More...

Application held up by paper's error

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — A local newspaper's error in not running a notice for a Planning Board application may result in property owners not being able to subdivide their land. More...

U.F. planners review home-, fence-height requirements

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Houses in the township may get taller, and if they do, they would be more in line with those in other municipalities. More...

Monmouth towns can join new Revolutionary byway

BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

Monmouth County officials have invited 16 communities to participate in the development of a Revolutionary War scenic byway. More...

Children's choir on its way to Grand Ole Opry

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — A local children's choir will get the opportunity to perform at a venue that has hosted legendary singers like Elvis Presley and Hank Williams Sr. More...

Bulletin Board

MOMS Club of Millstone to hold meeting Aug. 14

The MOMS Club of Millstone Township will hold its monthly meeting 10 a.m. Aug. 14 and welcomes mothers from Millstone and Roosevelt to come and meet the members. More...

Millstone church collects wearable goods for needy

The Christian Education Committee of the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone is sponsoring a used-clothing drive from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9. More...

Free 'Cinderella' show in Millstone tonight

Millstone Community Education's Summer Theater Group will present "Cinderella" at 5 p.m. July 31 in the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center. The show, which features 20 community youths, is free. More...

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Opinion

A $50 donation can buy a lot of pet kibble

GREG BEAN Coda

There are a lot of responsibilities that come with having a pet, but one of the most difficult is fulfilling the part of the implied contract that says you will make difficult decisions for the animal that the animal can't make for itself. More...

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Obituaries

George F. Bier

Mr. Bier, 90, a lifelong resident of Freehold, died July 24, 2008, at home. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a Jacquard-Loom Weaver for the A&M Karagheusian Rug Mill for 30 years, and a U.S. postal worker in Freehold for 15 years. Mr. More...

Audrey Counselman Quackenbush

Mrs. Quackenbush, 88, of Freehold, died July 20, 2008, at the Manor, Freehold Township. More...

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