October 2, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Doctor turned energy healer

Millstone woman takes holistic approach to health

Madhu Sehgal has always been intrigued by human behavior. A clinical psychologist at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Sehgal studies why people behave and think in certain ways and how they respond to different stimuli. More...

Planning Board's advice not taken

U.F. could eliminate highway development, keep industrial

UPPER FREEHOLD — Some township officials don't want the community to end up with more commercial areas than it could ever use. At the Sept. More...

AHS seeks nominees for new hall of fame

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — The high school wants to recognize the significant contributions of alumni, faculty, staff and community members in its new hall of fame. More...

State Police fees arbitrary, unfair

The state wants to charge Millstone and other rural communities for New Jersey State Police services starting next year. More...

Community Unity

Upper Freehold held its annual Community Day Sept. 13 at Byron Johnson Park. Clockwise from top right: A resident climbs a makeshift mountain. A child enjoys a ride on Sylvester the pony. A performer gets ready to juggle on a unicycle. More...

BOE defers charging fees for school use

MILLSTONE — A majority of the Board of Education wants to defer pursuing a facility use policy until the school district's budget process begins in January and February. Board member Sergio Galindo was absent from the Sept. More...

County homelessness to be addressed

FREEHOLD - Monmouth County officials and their community partners have begun developing a plan aimed at ending chronic homelessness in 10 years. "I am delighted this forum is taking place," Monmouth County Freeholder John D'Amico Jr. said. More...

Annual ride to aid disabled veteran

Denim, leather and a lot of shiny chrome will line the parking lot of the Loews Metroplex Theater on Trotters Way, Freehold Township, on the morning of Oct. More...

Residents may vote for new Hall of Fame class

The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced 30 nominees in five categories as the organization launched voting for the class of 2008. More...

Firm back to search out talent

Don Buchwald and Associates, a full-service talent agency in Manhattan that specializes in television, film, commercials and voiceovers, will hold its second annual open casting call for children on Oct. More...

Monmouth Museum photo invitational

The Monmouth Museum's "Juried Photography Invitational Exhibition" opens Sept. 26 and will run through Nov. 2 An opening reception will be held Friday 6-8 p.m. at the museum, located on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. More...

Letters

Imlaystown rezoning not a done deal, on Oct. 16 agenda

Thank you for the recent article about the proposed ordinance to expand the use of the village area of Imlaystown. More...

Teaching profession, once noble, now has sullied reputation

As New Jersey's students begin another school year, it is very disconcerting to learn that tax money put aside for education is instead being wasted on the excesses of the educational system that has gone out of control. More...

Offshore drilling is not the solution to energy woes

Where has our leadership gone? In this presidential election year, you might expect the debate about our nation's energy policy to include a wide range of long-term solutions to our oil dependence. More...

Sports

Battling for the ball

Above: Hightstown's goalkeeperr Kyle Hoagland climbs the back of Allentown's Josh Howell for the save during Friday's game in Allentown. At left: Allentown's Bryan Pope (l) and Hightstown's Greg Ratner battle for control of the ball. More...

Photo

JEFF GRANIT staff Allentown's goalkeeper Darrell Connor knocks the ball away in front of Hightstown's Robert Fusik during Friday's game in Allentown. More...

County leaders attack latest toll plan

Beck calls for public meeting in Monmouth County

Republican legislators representing six local state districts held a press conference last week to announce their opposition to a plan to increase tolls on the Garden State Parkway and other toll roads. Among the assembled group were state Sen. More...

Millstone arts center opener gets rave reviews

947 people attended school auditorium fundraiser

Fabulous! Wonderful! Fantastic! Those were some of the adjectives community members used to describe the Sept. 20 production of "One Night on Broadway" at the Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC). During the Sept. More...

Some NJASK scores down in Millstone

School district fears not having enough staff to address issues

MILLSTONE — New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) test results brought about some good and some not so good news for the school district. More...

Redbirds rally at halftime show

Left: Katie Green helps keep the beat of the Allentown High School Redbird Marching Band during the halftime show on Sept. 19. Right: Sara Bounds performs with the band during the Allentown vs. Spotswood game. More...

Watershed group seeks advocates

UPPER FREEHOLD — The Crosswicks Doctors Creek Watershed Association just received nonprofit status and is seeking new members. More...

Town to develop more playing fields

Project costs and timeline not yet determined

UPPER FREEHOLD — New softball, soccer and lacrosse fields may soon sprout up adjacent to the easterly bypass along Route 526. At the Sept. More...

When human rights collide with turtles' rights

Huneke family appeals habitat designation to no avail

MILLSTONE — The plight of Huneke Way continues. It has been over a year since Bob Huneke withdrew a Planning Board application to further subdivide his family's farm along the street that bears his family's name. More...

Millstone may get more mini golf

MILLSTONE — Visitors to Great Adventure and the Route 537 corridor may soon be able to play a round of miniature golf. The Zoning Board of Adjustment heard an application for a miniature golf course at its Sept. More...

Dog school can't open in Millstone Township

MILLSTONE — The Zoning Board will not reconsider an application for the development of Shelly's School for Dogs on Burnt Tavern Road. At its Sept. More...

Orchid society to host auction

New Jersey's largest orchid auction is scheduled for Oct. 11 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. More...

Discover Pine Barrens on the 'Tour de Pines'

October is Pinelands Month, commemorating the signing of the Pinelands Protection Act and creation of the Pineland National Reserve in New Jersey's Pine Barrens. More...

Television to go digital: Get the picture

Government coupons for converter boxes available

Big changes are coming to your TV. But they have nothing to do with the new fall season. These changes involve the transition to digital broadcasting on February 17, 2009. More...

October: Make room for the new mopheads

Hydrangeas are regaining their popularity with gardeners. In my childhood days, white was the predominant color; now with the introduction of new varieties, the color range has greatly expanded. More...

Bulletin Board

Scout registration, pack meeting Sept. 19

The Allentown/Upper Freehold Cub Scouts will hold an introduction and registration meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Allentown Methodist Church. Boys in grades 1-4 are welcome to join. More...

Villagers of Allentown to meet Oct. 8

The Villagers of Allentown will meet 10 a.m. Oct. 8 in the Allentown First Aid Squad building, Route 526, Allentown to discuss quilting. Details: 609-259-2357. More...

Millstone PTSA to provide flu shots Oct. 18

The Millstone Township Middle School PTSA is partnering with Flu Busters to provide influenza vaccinations to students, parents, teachers and members of the Millstone community from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 18. The cost for each flu shot is $30. More...

Columns

The scary sump pump and other tales of dread

(Editor's Note: Greg Bean is taking a temporary sabbatical from writing his column due to the death of his son. This column was originally printed May 9, 2007). More...