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Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

You can’t be too careful with these kids

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‘Sun Is Shining’ for rising star from Millstone

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Lions, tigers, bears and more for Millstone third-graders

Eighth-graders remember the heroes of the Vietnam War

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Ride first loop of Millstone Twp. trail system Sept. 27

They blazed a trail and now they're going to ride it. More...

Novad Court site for more affordable units

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The township has amended a 2003 lease to the Monmouth Housing Alliance to provide low- and moderate income housing at two properties on Novad Court. The amendment passed in a 3-0 vote at the Sept. 2 Township Committee meeting. More...

Mining truck route causes concerns

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Trucks from Millstone mines are becoming Manalapan's problem. At the Sept. More...

Large orchid auction at Colts Neck firehouse

The largest orchid auction in New Jersey is scheduled for Oct. 10 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537 (one quarter-mile west of Route 34), Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m., with doors open for previewing at 9:30 a.m. More...

'Robocall' ban goes into effect

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Director David Szuchman reminded residents that a federal ban on prerecorded commercial telemarketing calls — known as "robocalls" — began Sept. 1, under a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule. More...

Young drummer keeps the beat for E Street

Jay Weinberg fills in for his dad with Springsteen; calls experience 'amazing'

BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Once upon a time in the Land of Hope and Dreams, a hard-working young prince who was Born in the USA was thrust into the limelight when the benevolent dictator of E Street called upon him to follow the path of his father. More...

Letters

Help protect Allentown's charming character

Throughout the country. historic preservation review commissions were established along with guidelines to help homeowners preserve and protect our cherished villages. More...

Camp a welcome respite for urban youth

This year, more than ever, The Salvation Army's Camp Tecumseh is fulfilling a need for both parents and children during these turbulent economic times. By summer's end, more than 1,200 children will attend Tecumseh for weeklong sessions. More...

Christie's reform plan will eliminate distasteful corruption

We have all seen how the upcoming gubernatorial election's back-andforth has spilled over into negative TV advertisements. More...

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Columns

What's that sound? It's the sound of silence

Coda • GREG BEAN

It sure has been a lot quieter around the house since the Federal Trade Commission's ban on prerecorded "robocalls" went into effect Sept. 1, and I couldn't be happier. More...

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Schools

Early learning center offers new programs

MILLSTONE — The Kiddie Academy of Millstone has expanded its offerings for the 2009-10 school year. More...

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Marching band set for 'world tour'

Redbird music to take fans through Spain, Ireland, Korea

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

This school year, the Allentown Redbird Marching Band won't just march, it will globe-trot. More...

Homeowners, U.F. at odds over water bill

Heritage Green fire hydrant use runs up $4,400 bill that no one feels obligated to pay

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Who owns the fire hydrants at the Heritage Green development, and who must pay the resulting water bills? At the Sept. More...

Upper Freehold on verge of COAH certification

One official calls for COAH work to cease while courts deal with obligation issues

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — A draft resolution that would suspend work being done by the township's Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) task force and its professionals was presented by a member of the Township Committee at the Sept. 3 meeting. More...

Task force to look at courtesy busing issue

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — A task force consisting of members of the Board of Education, Township Committee and parents living in affected developments will be put together to discuss the courtesy busing issue. More...

Take part in International Day of Peace on Sept. 21

Help Silversteins distribute 10K dating pledges

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT — Peace Day is nigh, and so are the next projects of The Emily Fund. The United Nations International Day of Peace — marked annually on Sept. More...

County plans Oct. 20 job fair

Employers looking to hire qualified workers are invited to attend a job fair at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, scheduled for Oct. 20. More...

POWs, MIAs to be saluted at ceremony

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation will hold its annual POW/MIA and Gold Star Mothers Recognition Day ceremony on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Holmdel. More...

Real 'Legends' of classic rock to play in Downtown Freehold

Hollies' Terry Sylvester, Wings' Denny Laine to appear on Sept. 11

FREEHOLD — Rich Gatto, the CEO of Downtown Freehold, has announced a special concert event, "Legends of Rock," in association with the Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts, Marlboro. More...

Volunteers bring back parish nursing ministry

St. Rose of Lima Parish establishes program in Freehold area

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

After a lapse of several years, members of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Freehold Borough are reviving the ministry of parish nursing, a specialty of nursing that does not involve any medically invasive procedures. More...

Bulletin Board

Allentown Lions will host free movie night

The Allentown Lions will host a free family movie night at Byron Johnson Park in Upper Freehold at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 with a feature presentation of the movie "Coraline." All community members are invited to come out with a blanket or lawn chair. More...

Allentown Garden Club to meet tonight

Clarksburg residents John and Susan Brandauer will share their expertise when they present "Butterflies and their Gardens" at tonight's meeting of the Allentown Garden Club. More...

Redbirds will sponsor used clothing drive

The Allentown High School Redbird band will sponsor a used clothing drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19. Dropoff will be at the band's bus, located in the senior parking lot of Allentown High School, 27 High St. More...

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