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      July 2, 2009  RSS feed

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      Diane Blackwell of Millstone sits atop her horse Sonny before taking part in one of the various games on horseback during the Horsemen's Association of Millstone Township's Fun Day held at Thompson Park in Monroe Township on June 27. Story, page 13. More...
      Fatal crash rekindles old concerns
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      The New Jersey State Police are still investigating the June 22 head-on collision on Sharon Station Road in Upper Freehold that claimed the life of a Plumsted woman. Christine M. More...

      Redesign asked for Millstone intersection
      Zoners also want new sign plan for Shelly's School for Dogs
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      Improvements to the intersection of Burnt Tavern Road and Routes 571 and 526 in Millstone will be made as part of the application for Shelly's School for Dogs. More...


      Partnership will offer opportunity to those with special needs
      Crossroads program to give people with disabilities employment, volunteer experience

      UPPER FREEHOLD — A unique community day and employment experience awaits the participants of Crossroads, a new program for people with special needs who have completed high school. More...


      Have a blast in Freehold July Fourth

      FREEHOLD — The annual evening of fireworks and entertainment will be presented by Coors Light in association with Downtown Freehold at Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue (Route 33), on July Fourth. Gates at the raceway will open Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and a concert of rock favorites will begin at 6 p.m. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Homes for dogs, cats and kittens needed
      The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is seeking foster homes and permanent homes for dogs, cats and kittens. Fostering is approximately a two-month commitment. The shelter also urges current pet owners to have their pets spayed/neutered. MCSPCA offers low-cost spay/neutering to the public. More...
      • Historic Walnford to host gristmill demos
      • New book takes a look at Ft. Monmouth history
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       Letters
      • Deeds are true measure of accomplishment
      At the end of the June 3 televised public meeting of the Millstone Township Committee, recognition and respect for the decision of our electorate was acknowledged by one of the more vocal individuals that support those who failed to win the primary. More...
      • Public urged to support medical marijuana bill
      • For the Record
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       Editorials
      • Pinelands preservation remains state priority
      Three decades have passed since then-New Jersey Gov. Brendan T. Byrne accomplished what many thought impossible. More...
      • article has image When fond memories are still nightmares
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image Suit that polarized town enters a new chapter
      I've written about the Stuart Moskovitz/Manalapan imbroglio a number of times over the last few years, so it's appropriate to note the fact that one chapter of this sorry mess may finally be over. More...
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       Schools
      • Millstone Community Education Summer camps to get under way
      The following activities are being offered by the Millstone Township Community Education. To register contact Barbara Schulze, schulzb@millstone. k12.nj.us; 732-786-0950, ext. 70003. Bruce Bray - Magician, one show only, Wednesday, July 8, 2 p.m. Fee, $8. Primary School Cafeteria. Bruce Bray is a nationally known magician who specializes in shows for children. More...
      • article has image 221 eighth-graders graduate from Millstone Middle School
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       Sports
      • School-use fees may be waived for in-kind services
      Board would decide what groups qualify; some worry that policy will prompt revenue gap
      MILLSTONE — Certain civic organizations may be able to offer in-kind services rather than pay the facility-use fee that the Board of Education instituted June 22. After months of discussion, the board approved the facility-use policy and fees with a 9- 1 vote, with board member Amy Jacobson casting the dissenting vote. More...
      • article has image SummerHeat Tournament returns to baseball tradition
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