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November 20, 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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Millstone's House Hill Farm saga continues

Owners that cleaned up land now face losing it

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

After years of cleanup and monitoring, House Hill Farm in Millstone has received a no further action letter from the state for illegal dumping that occurred there in the 80s. More...

U.F. man sentenced for fatality

UPPER FREEHOLD — A 27-yearold resident will serve three years in state prison for pleading guilty to charges stemming from a fatal car crash. State Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mellaci Jr., Freehold, sentenced Louis A. Tufano Jr. Nov. More...

Wandering horse gets help in Millstone Twp.

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — He's been dubbed Mc- Cain, because he's an old veteran who showed up around Veterans Day. More...

Schools to make $45K in repairs

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — There are two significant increases in the school district's Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP), according to Business Administrator Bernard Biesaida. Biesaida explained at the Nov. More...

U.F. planner proposes less intense land use

Community commercial sought along I-195

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Although two proposed land use ordinances would be inconsistent with the master plan, Planner Charles Newcomb has recommended them for the governing body's consideration. More...

County, local partners to address homelessness

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...

Please pass the turkey for families in need

FoodBank needs 3,000 more turkeys for holiday season

The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is in great need of food donations for the upcoming holidays. Because of the economic downturn, passing the turkey this year will be a struggle for many families. More...

St. John's Church dinner serves children in need

ALLENTOWN — Eating pasta helped fill backpacks. Saint John's Roman Catholic Church in Allentown held its annual pasta dinner Nov. 1. More...

Center Players present 'Catch Me if You Can'

Center Players, Freehold's award winning resident theater company, will open its 2008-09 Signature Series with a production of "Catch Me If You Can" by Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert. More...

Letters

Garden State Preservation Trust needs support

When it comes to New Jersey voters' support for open space, this past election proves again the old adage: "The more things change, the more they stay the same." It's neither an analytical stretch nor partisan to observe that voters across the Uni More...

Rent: School Edition' unfit for Allentown High School

An R rating in the movies means that children under the age of 17 are not permitted to view. What does an R rating for a high school play mean? More...

Vehicles needed for Family Lift program in Monmouth County

MonmouthCares is seeking donations of used, working cars with less than 150,000 miles on them for its Family Lift program. More...

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Columns

Veterans Day had special significance this year

Coda • GREG BEAN

On Nov. 11, my wife and I attended the annual Veterans Day observance at Veterans Park at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex. I've attended many of these observances over the years as a reporter and observer, but this year was different. More...

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Obituaries

Norma N. Frudden

Mrs. Frudden, 88, of Freehold, died Nov. 7, 2008, at Applewood Estates, Freehold Township. A registered nurse for many years, she retired from the Manalapan Regional School District after 25 years as a school nurse. Mrs. More...

William "Bill" Brennan

Mr. Brennan, 80, of Little Silver, died Oct. 29, 2008. He was employed at Fedders Air Conditioning for 40 years, retiring as vice president and chief financial officer. More...

Brother Andrew O'Gara, FSC (Brothers of the Christian Schools)

Brother O'Gara, FSC, 80, of the Lincroft section of Middletown, died Nov. 8, 2008, at the community residence at Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft. He was the first president of Christian Brothers Academy (CBA), from 1991 until his death. More...

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Student production of 'Rent' causes concerns

Millstone, U.F. school officials to review project materials

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Is the popular musical "Rent" a suitable show for staging by AllentownHigh School students? At least one parent does not think so. More...

Amelia Bedelia turns Allentown upside down

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Herman Parish gave some strange advice to Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School students last week. More...

School district grades itself, awaits state study

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

State education officials will monitor and evaluate the Millstone school district Dec. 1. More...

A galaxy of veterans

Students create stars to honor those who serve

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The veterans memorial at the Millstone Township Primary School isn't made of marble, granite or steel and hardly cost anything to create, but nonetheless captures the heartwarming emotions the community has for its veterans. More...

Millstone reluctantly drafts COAH plan

Township joins others in protesting obligation

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Although the public hearing on the issue won't take place until Dec. 10, a proposed 85-unit Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) development along Route 33 drew criticism from residents at the Nov. 12 Planning Board meeting. More...

N.J. youths can get help via expanded hotline

New Jersey's Department of Children and Families has helped 180 Turning Lives Around extend its 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline to all children in the state. The 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline is part of Gov. More...

Millstone church gets green light to expand

Preliminary site plan approval granted

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Supporters of St. Joseph's Church's subdivision application wore blue buttons reading "We have faith in Millstone Township" and it seems their faith was rewarded. The Planning Board at its Nov. More...

Arts grants available for programs and projects

TRENTON — The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has arts grants available for the fiscal year 2010. More...

Talking 'Porno' with Kevin Smith

Writer-director fields fans' questions

BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

Although he hails from New Jersey, writer-director Kevin Smith attracted fans from across the country to his question-and-answer session at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, Nov. 7. More...

State youth orchestra to play at St. Mary's

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

An afternoon of delightful classical music is the promise of the New Jersey State Youth Orchestra (NJSYO) as its members present a benefit concert at St. Mary's Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, at 4 p.m. Dec. 7. More...

Bulletin Board

MTWO will feature holiday fair Dec. 6

The Millstone Township Women's Organization is hosting its fourth annual holiday fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Millstone Primary School, Schoolhouse Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone. More...

Holiday fundraiser to feature music Dec. 6

The Upper Freehold/Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is hosting an evening of holiday entertainment 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, 20 High St., Allentown. More...

Thanksgiving food packages available

The Good Samaritan Food Pantry will be providing Thanksgiving packages to people in need on Nov. 21. Boxes, complete with a frozen turkey, stuffing, potatoes, yams, cranberry sauce, pie and more, will be distributed beginning at 6 p.m. More...

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Opinion

A story to remember

In the News • MARK ROSMAN

One of the most difficult tasks this job presents is writing articles about children who are battling serious diseases, or about young people who lose their life in a tragedy. More...

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Red State / Blue State

A target-rich environment for columnists these days

Red State/ Blue State • DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

Dear Greg: I'm still chuckling amiably about the way you ended a post-election e-mail to me, which I think we should share with our readers. (I'm determined to remain amiable these days, takingwhat comes my way with Falstaffian good humor. More...

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