July 23, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Miss New Jersey campaigns for healthy eating

Classically trained singer keeping busy with appearances until Miss America Pageant
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Here she comes … Miss New Jersey, who is hoping to win the Miss America crown in January in Las Vegas. The 2009 Miss New Jersey is 23-year-old township resident Ashley Shaffer. More...

State police commander plans close interaction with township

MILLSTONE — The new station commander of the New Jersey State Police Hamilton barracks discussed his policing philosophy with local officials at the Township Committee meeting July 15. Lt. More...

Route change targets trucks whether empty or loaded

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — A change in the designated truck route ordinance for mining and quarrying operations passed unanimously at the July 15 Township Committee meeting, although it will not go into effect until Jan. 1. More...

Quest for the perfect seat

Around Town • AMY ROSEN

Ienjoy going to shows. Whether it is a Broadway show, community theater, a concert, or a school production, it is always nice to look forward to being entertained. More...

Christie taps Monmouth sheriff as lt. governor running mate

New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie on Monday picked Kim Guadagno, the current Monmouth County sheriff and a former federal prosecutor, to run on his ticket for lieutenant governor. More...

Letters

Corzine continues to fiddle while N.J. burns

Jon Corzine has rammed a budget through the state Legislature that raises taxes, cuts spending for important programs and employs a host of gimmicks that just push the financial reckoning into the future. More...

August is Children's Vision and Learning Month

I'm writing to commend Gov. Jon Corzine for recently declaring August Children's Vision and Learning Month in New Jersey. The goal of this observance is to help educate parents and teachers about the critical link between vision and learning. More...

Conservation Trailblazer: Larry Keller

For over 23 years I was fortunate to work with, and come to know as a friend, an extraordinary human being. He was Larry Keller, a builder of office parks, birdhouses and lifelong relationships. More...

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U.F. middle school construction on time, under budget

$34M environmentally friendly facility can house 675 students
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

Since coming to the Upper Freehold Regional School District two years ago, one of the main goals for Superintendent of Schools Richard Fitzpatrick has been the project that has been taking place just a few miles from his High Street office. More...

Yeshiva and boro go back and forth on appeal

Testimony describes crowded house, 'basement cafeteria'
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

Attorneys for Yeshiva Me'on Hatorah and the borough of Roosevelt went back and forth at a July 14 Planning Board meeting at a packed Borough Hall, as the congregation filed its appeal of an earlier decision, which stated that the school could not c More...

Twp. will not allow bow hunting of deer on municipal land

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — There will be no bow hunting of white-tailed deer on municipal property during the regular 2009-10 season. More...

Roosevelt council considers code enforcement post

ROOSEVELT — Although there is some controversy over whether a code enforcement officer is actually needed, the Borough Council unanimously introduced an ordinance on July 13 authorizing the position. More...

Roosevelt council prez steps down

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT — Borough Council President Bob Silverstein has formally resigned his position on the governing body. In April, his 19-year-old daughter, Emily, a student at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, was murdered. More...

Freehold rocker coming to county fair

No, it's not Springsteen,but a very special tribute at Monmouth fair
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Amusician who was raised in Freehold will be coming home to perform the music of Freehold's own rock icon and native son. Josh Schreiber, who was raised in Freehold Borough and Freehold Township, has been playing music for years. More...

Giant breed rescue group facing difficult times

Volunteer group feeling the pinch of soured economy
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

PLUMSTED — Tough economic times are not only hurting people, but animals as well. Linda Gress, a New Egypt resident, founded All About Them Giant Breed Rescue (AATGBR) 10 years ago. More...

Bulletin Board

Cruise for Prevention rides in U.F. Aug. 12

The 2009 Motorcycle Cruise for Prevention, sponsored by Upper Freehold/Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, will be held 5-9 p.m. Aug. 12 at Byron Johnson Recreation Park on Ellisdale Road, Upper Freehold. More...

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Opinion

But it looked so great on the website!

Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH

The family vacation. Just the mere mention of the word conjures up thoughts of a family sedan packed to the brim with fishing gear, floaties and Prozac. The planning of the trip is certainly no picnic for the parents. More...

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Columns

Oh yes, it's ladies night, and the feeling is right

Coda • GREG BEAN

This presentation of the Greg Bean Common Sense Award goes to New Jersey Senate Republican leader Tom Kean, who has struck a blow against stupid bureaucratic intervention in the private sector. More...

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Sports

Target practice

Al Soden of Howell aims his arrow toward the target on the practice course at the Black Knight Bowbenders archery club on Perrineville Road in Jackson on July 9. The club hosted the Bigfoot Open on July 11-12. More...

Jersey-bred Well Said captures $1 million Meadowlands Pace

Driver Ron Pierce of Millstone Township looked back on the turn for home and saw lengths of empty track between his colt, Well Said, and the pack, a margin that would grow as they scored a six-length victory in the $1 million Meadowlands Pace on Sa More...

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