April 30, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Millstone school budget defeated by 278 votes

Superintendent says any cuts would affect K-8 programs
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

As they have for the past several years, Millstone voters rejected the school budget in the school board election. More...

Stinson, Curry seek election in Roosevelt

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT — Two Democrats, an incumbent and a newcomer, have filed to run in the June 2 primary for their party's nod to seek the two available Borough Council seats. No Republicans filed for the election. More...

Equine virus testing made easier in N.J.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory is now connected with GlobalVetLink for online submittals of equine infectious anemia (EIA/Coggins) tests. More...

State museum featuring Mel Leipzig works

'Artist As Curator" and "Mel Leipzig: Selected Works" by Trenton-based painter Mel Leipzig are now on display at the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton through Sept. 6. More...

Teen drivers must display new decals

Gov. Corzine signs Kyleigh's Law

Gov. Jon S. Corzine has signed Kyleigh's Law, making New Jersey the first state in the nation to have a teen driver decal law. More...

Letters

School budget approval is a victory for kids

On behalf of the Board of Education and administration of the Upper Freehold Regional School District, we wish to express our appreciation and respect for the more than 1,000 residents who participated in the school budget election on April 21. More...

Help spread autism awareness and advocacy

Autism New Jersey encourages all residents to help spread autism awareness. New Jersey has the nation's highest prevalence rate, 1 in 94 children, compared to the national rate, 1 in 150. More...

Millstone Township voters missing in action

Despite our apparent exhaustion, the Kleinbergs with our three crazy kids in tow made it to the voting booth on Tuesday — and it was completely empty. More...

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Obituaries

Jay F. Hyland

86, of Perrineville, formerly of Old Bridge and Marlboro

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Barbara Lorraine Hayes

Mrs. Hayes, 79, of Florence, S.C., died April 11, 2009, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. She had resided in Millstone Township before moving to Florence five years ago. Mrs. More...

Elizabeth A. Fama

Mrs. Fama, 63, of Manalapan, died April 18, 2009, at home. She was a graduate of the Monmouth County Vocational School Nursing Program in 1995, practicing as an LPN for Monmouth Cardiology in Freehold for 10 years. More...

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Sports

Dragons all fired up

The third- and fourth-grade Allentown/Upper Freehold Dragons lacrosse team defeated Jackson 8-3 in the rain on April 14. More...

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The guardians of Central Jersey's water

Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association celebrates 60 years
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

For six decades, the Stony Brook-MillstoneW atershed Association has been central New Jersey's voice for the environment. More...

U.F., Allentown voters say yes to school budget

Two incumbents, one newcomer elected to regional board
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Allentown and Upper Freehold voters took to the polls April 21 and the majority showed support for the $32.5 million Upper Freehold Regional School District budget. More...

Friendship through violets

Allentown neighbors grow for May 2-3 violet show
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

When health complications left Lionel Gaylard partially crippled 11 years ago, he sought a hobby to keep his mind and body occupied. More...

Multimedia show features Hambletonian

The Hambletonian, America's richest trotting race, is featured in a multimedia museum exhibit in the historic town of Cranbury, where the Hambletonian Society office relocated four years ago. More...

Boro hosts historic home tour

FREEHOLD — A Freehold Through the Ages home tour will feature nine houses dating from the 18th through the 20th centuries. More...

Watch birds in Allaire State Park May 2

What is "warbler neck?" The answer to this question and many others will be revealed when the Monmouth County Audubon Society hosts its annual field trip to Allaire State Park, Wall Township, on May 2. More...

Still strumming after all these years

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Two nights each year, strings sound the roots of Roosevelt. More...

Bulletin Board

Calling all MOMS of UF and Allentown

The MOMS Club of Upper Freehold/ Allentown will hold its monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, Potter Room, 20 High St., just across from the elementary/middle school. More...

Roosevelt will host community dance

Roosevelt residents are invited to a community dance night 7-9 p.m. May 16 at the Roosevelt School, 2 School Lane. More...

Vendors needed for old/new flea market

The Millstone Elks Ladies Auxiliary will host an old/new flea market May 16 in the parking lot of Glory's Market, Jackson. S paces are available for $10. The rain date is scheduled for May 17. Call Denise at 732-928-6120 for more information. More...

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Columns

Gee, that candy looks good enough to smoke

Coda • GREG BEAN

My favorite line from the recent presidential campaign was Barack Obama explaining his youthful experimentation with mind-altering chemicals. "When I was young and stupid, I was young and stupid," he said. More...

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Schools

U.F., Allentown voters say yes to school budget

Two incumbents, one newbie elected to regional board
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Allentown and Upper Freehold voters took to the polls April 21 and the majority showed support for the $32.5 million Upper Freehold Regional School District budget. More...

Millstone school budget defeated by 278 votes

Superintendent says any cuts would affect K-8 programs
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

As they have for the past several years, Millstone voters rejected the school budget in the school board election. This year's $32.8 million budget met with resounding defeat at the polls April 21 in a vote of 691-413. More...

Dreifus bids BOE farewell

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Longtime Board of Education member Laura Dreifus will be stepping down now that the election is over. More...

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