June 25, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Resident steps up crusade against sex offenders

Says towns that repeal residency restrictions are turning backs on victims
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

AUpper Freehold man has taken up the fight after the state Supreme Court struck down municipal sex offender residency ordinances on May 7. More...

State Fair Meadowlands promises fun for whole family

Rides, exhibits, car show, fireworks part of 18-day event

With tigers, magic, fireworks and food favorites from around the world on hand, who can resist the lure of New Jersey's largest, annual family-friendly event set for Giants Stadium Fairgrounds at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford. More...

Summertime tax tips from IRS

Summertime may be get-away time, but you can't get away from the tax implications that accompany most financial matters. More...

Author cooks up books about baseball, biographies

William Cook writes stories about American history
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK — William Cook's interest in writing began in high school, where he was the editor of his school newspaper. More...

Letters

Anti-MOM rail line is unacceptable to cty. freeholder

By now, everyone should know all the reasons for building the MOM rail line, but here is the explanation again: Taken together, Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties are home to more than one in five New Jersey residents. More...

Preserved lands more than pay for themselves

In this economic downturn, we're looking at everything from a dollars and-cents perspective. So it's important to ask: Does it make sense for this state we're in to take on more debt to keep preserving our open spaces and farmland? More...

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Opinion

Enjoy trips to the library during summer 'staycations'

Guest Column • Norma E. Blake

Faced with a very weak economy, high unemployment, furloughs and pay cuts, many New Jersey families are planning to vacation in state this year, traveling no farther than our famous beaches and boardwalks. More...

Mom pulled to curb by fashion police

Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH

My mother-in-law was a sharp dresser. Her shoes matched her slacks, which went well with her blouse, and the entire ensemble was properly changed up by her stylish jewels, which complemented her functional and yet fashionable pocketbook. More...

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Sports

Jersey Fusion off to a strong start

Locals on roster of women's semi-pro basketball team
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

The Jersey Fusion, a first-year women's semi-pro basketball team, has gotten off to a fast start. The 3-1 Fusion play at the Red Bank Salvation Army as a first-year team for the Women's Blue Chip Basketball League. More...

Classic Lane extends streak to four in Perretti Matchmaker

Classic Lane and driver Mike Lachance never saw the pylons en route to an impressive 1:52 victory in the $100,000 Perretti Farms Matchmaker for trotting mares Sunday afternoon at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford. More...

Sports Shorts

The New Jersey Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFANJ) will hold its eighth annual Golf Classic on June 18 at the Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club, 100 Walnut St., Livingston. This is a rescheduled date. More...

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Photo

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Members of the Allentown High School Concert Choir sing the national anthem during the 84th commencement of Allentown High School on Friday, which was held at the Trenton War Memorial in Trenton. More photos, page 3. More...

New law would crack down on mine trucks

Empty or full, vehicles must stick to predesignated route, ordinance says
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Aproposed ordinance will put more teeth in the regulations concerning trucks from local sand mines using township roadways. The ordinance was introduced at the June 17 Township Committee meeting and was approved unanimously. More...

THE MORAL OF THE STORY - Advertorial

By Gloria Averbuch

Athletes and coaches have a lot to offer us. More...

Bill would tighten farmland assessment criteria

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Township Tax Assessor Stephen Walters has warned farm owners that the spotlight is now on the farmland assessment issue. More...

U.F. committee to keep sex offender ordinance intact for the time being

Neighboring Millstone in process of repealing law, after state Supreme Court decision
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — The governing body will not repeal its sex offender ordinance at this time. At the June 18 Township Committee meeting, all five members went on record to say they supported keeping the ordinance for now. More...

June: Why garden? Because!

"What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade. More...

Bulletin Board

Television show seeks first-time homebuyers

"My First Place," a television program for Home & Garden Television (HGTV), is casting in the greater Philadelphia area for its sixth season. More...

Riding High Farm will host movie night

Riding High Farm will host a free double feature movie night in the barn at 145 Route 527, Allentown, on July 17. "Bedtime Stories" will be shown from 7-9 p.m. and "Marley and Me" will be shown from 9:30-11:30 p.m. Both movies are rated PG. More...

OceanFirst Bank to host calendar contest

The annual OceanFirst Bank Calendar Contest is under way, and photographers are invited to submit original local photographs to be displayed in the bank's 2010 community calendar. More...

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Columns

He bagged the goose — and then we cooked it

Coda • GREG BEAN

In our family, we love to tell the story about Grandpa and the goose, although if he were still alive, he'd probably get a nasty letter from PETA berating him for inhuman cruelty. More...

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Schools

Allentown H.S. graduating class of 2009

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Lauren Stinson (l) and Lizzy Thomas look for familiar faces in the audience during the 84th commencement of Allentown High School on Friday. The ceremony took place at the Trenton War Memorial in Trenton. More...

AHS graduates look to serve their country

Eight seniors plan to join military or accept appointment to academy
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

While most of this year's graduating class of Allentown High School (AHS) will be heading on to college or work opportunities in the fall, several members have opted to serve their country in the armed forces. More...

School attendance back up after parents keep children home

Precautions taken to limit exposure to and spread of H1N1
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Many township children had an early start on summer vacation, as anxious parents kept them home the last week of school because of fear of swine flu, or H1N1 influenza. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Debbie Mazella has joined the WJRZ radio family. Mazella will be the new disc jockey from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on WJRZ (100.1 FM), a Greater Media radio station. More...

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