May 28, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

A town amplified with experimental sounds

Roosevelt hosts 13-home tour featuring audio art works
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The historic town of Roosevelt will become a gallery of sound on May 30. More...

Mayor contacts FBI about email

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Mayor Nancy Grbelja has contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crimes Unit regarding identity theft and impersonation over a message sent to residents from an email address created in her name. More...

Monmouth County now exceeds 660,000 residents

The Monmouth County Planning Board has approved the county's 2009 population estimates that sets the official total population estimate for the county at 662,987 people. More...

State rep. seeks action on sex offender bills

State Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (R-Monmouth and Mercer) is calling on the Legislature to immediately take action on four bipartisan bills that place stringent restrictions on sex offenders after the New Jersey Supreme Court struck down loca More...

Plaintiff lauds ruling on govt. records requests

The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court ruled on May 21 that people requesting access to government records under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (OPRA) are not required to obtain, fill out or submit government agencies' offici More...

Summer events kick off with first Kruise Nite

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Summer in Downtown Freehold means the opening of outdoor cafes and eateries, people strolling through town, and three other favorites — Kruise Nite, Freehold Idol and the summer concert series. More...

Letters

League reminds residents to vote June 2

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey (LWVNJ) reminds all citizens that New Jersey's primary election will take place June 2. More...

Gov. should not cut reimbursement rate to program

My name is David Miller, regional director for Young At Heart Medical Adult Day Care with two facilities in Ocean County, one in Brick Township and one in Jackson. More...

County counsel explains issues surrounding COPS grant

In view of the recent letters that have been written regarding the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office making an application for a federal Community Oriented Police (COPS) grant, it is important to provide a factual and accurate statement of what has More...

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Schools

State evaluates Millstone Township School District

Governance and personnel policies get top scores
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The school district did well on the Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) report. QSAC, conducted by the New Jersey Department of Education, is a monitoring and evaluation system for public school districts. More...

Kids Workshop will not have to close its doors

Grand reopening will feature giveaways for children and tuition-discount drawing
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — A longstanding township business that has impacted the lives of numerous community children is changing hands. More...

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Business

New farm and ranch store to open in U.F.

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Tractor Supply Company (TSC) plans to open its new store in Upper Freehold in the spring of 2010. The store will be located on a 5.7-acre lot near the intersection of Route 524 and Imlaystown-Hightstown Road (Route 43). More...

Business Briefs

The Greens Restaurant and Banquet Hall, overlooking the Cream Ridge Golf Course on Route 539 in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, has re-established its Thursday buffet. More...

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A new generation of patriots

Primary school learns about veterans, community service
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Millstone Township Primary School students knew they had Monday off, but they may not have known the true meaning of Memorial Day prior to a visit from local veterans. Members of the Veterans of the Vietnam War Inc. More...

Millstone schools cut $1.1M

Programs, benefits, positions eliminated
BY JANE MEGGITT AND JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers

In response to voters defeating the Millstone Township School District budget, $1.1 million in programs and services has been eliminated from the 2009-10 spending plan. More...

SUMMER CAMPS-SHOULD YOUR CHILD SPECIALIZE? - Advertorial

By Gloria Averbuch

Fun, friends, a break from the rigors of the school year-that's what summer camp means to children and their families. But with the plethora of choices, it can feel cumbersome to decide which camp is the best for you child. More...

Millstone PAC gets top producer for free

'One Night on Broadway II' and 'Annie' in the works
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — A local producer/director hopes to build awareness of the Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC) by putting on community fundraisers as well as her own productions. More...

IRS offers tips on late filing and tax scams

You meant to do your taxes, but the next thing you knew the April 15 tax deadline passed. More...

Proposal would maintain housing's age restrictions

In response to concerns that foreclosed properties in some adult communities may be converted to affordable housing without age restrictions, state Sen. More...

Career shows farrier doesn't horse around

Witkins' work with animals won him roles in movies, TV
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MONROE — To the casual observer, there may not be much of a connection between civil engineering and horseshoeing. More...

Bulletin Board

Hidden Gardens Tour will be held June 6

Home gardens, located in the historic borough of Allentown and surrounding areas, will be open to the public on June 6 as part of the Allentown Garden Club's sixth Hidden Gardens Tour. The tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. More...

Freedom Fest Fair seeks horse exhibitors

The third annual Freedom Fest Fair is set for July 7-12 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. The fair is now taking applications for horse exhibitions and breed demonstrations. More...

CentraState seeks items for new history exhibit

CentraState Healthcare Foundation is constructing a historic timeline of CentraState and is seeking items from the community for the exhibit. More...

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Columns

To escape, just step out of the last two centuries

Coda • GREG BEAN

Iguess nearly everyone has a side of their life that they tend to keep private because they think nobody would understand. I know I do, and for more than 30 years of writing columns, I've never written about it. I guess it's time. More...

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Sports

Allentown takes on Notre Dame on field of endeavor

Above: Allentown High School's Ed Ras keeps his eye on the ball during the boys varsity home baseball game against Notre Dame High School on May 18. Left: Allentown High School's Curt Macysyn (No. More...

Sport Shorts

The Upper Freehold/Allentown (UFA) 40 soccer team were at home May 10 against Lakewood. After a bumpy start to the season, UFA were looking to turn things around. More...

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