March 18, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

School district admins. agree to wage freeze

The school district’s Millstone Township Administrators Association (MTAA) has agreed to forgo a raise and change health benefits plan. Board of Education President Tom Foley made the announcement at the March 8 meeting. More...

Roosevelt prepares for election

ROOSEVELT — Two incumbents and one newcomer will run uncontested in the April 20 Board of Education election. Incumbents Kelly Yang and Jaymie Kosa are seeking re-election. Board member Linda Grayson decided not to run again. More...

Budget cuts discussed due to impending state aid reduction

Millstone considers taking over UFRSD student transport to generate revenue

MILLSTONE — Although there are still many unknowns, the Board of Education discussed the latest modifications to the 2010-11 school budget at the March 8 meeting. More...

State slashes funding for first aid training

Roosevelt squad gains governing body’s support in protest

ROOSEVELT — The Borough Council will write a letter to the state protesting a new policy that denies continuing education reimbursement to emergency responders. More...

Nonprofit keeps pets safe for those in crisis

Anew nonprofit organization is offering a first-of-its-kind long-term boarding option for families facing foreclosure, eviction or other hardships that temporarily disrupt their ability to keep or care for pets. More...

Awww, alpacas

A couple of alpacas enjoy a snack during the Eastern Alliance Alpaca Show on March 13 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. More...

On Campus

Rowan University, Glassboro, has awarded dean’s list honors for the fall semester to the following local residents: Kristie L. Butler, Kimberley L. Welle, Thomas K. Barkley, Matthew J. Patterson, Amanda E. Moffat and Carley E. More...

State commission aims to cut red tape

Civil service regulations and interlocal agreements were some concerns voiced during the second of three public hearings about simplifying state government at Brookdale Community College in the Lincroft section of Middletown on March 9. More...

Letters

Calling 15 progressive landowners, bat lovers

Wanted: 15 progressive landowners to take part in an innovative project to protect New Jersey bats. No experience necessary, but must have suitable forestland, a desire to help an endangered species and a love of bats! More...

New Jersey must preserve fair and just housing policy

Supreme Court decisions over the past 35 years have affirmed and reaffirmed the legal requirement of every community in New Jersey to provide housing that is affordable. More...

Sports

Redbirds hope to rekindle ’08 magic

Two years ago, Allentown High School’s baseball team traveled to the Cal Ripken Experience complex in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for early-season workouts and games. More...

Club’s St. Paddy’s race March 21 at Tighe Park

If you missed celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, the Freehold Area Running Club has an answer for you. That is, if you are a runner. On March 21 the club will present the 21st annual Nestle Beverage Co. St. More...

Sports Shorts

Alexis Adamo of Millstone Township, who competes for Classic Gymnastics and Cheer Academy in Morganville, capped an undefeated season by winning the state all-around title. More...

Photo

Julia Mariano (l-r), 7, of Allentown, Jacqueline Biennas, 12, of Monroe, and Julia’s sister Madison, 9, go face to face with a couple of alpacas during the Eastern Alliance Alpaca Show on March More...

Millstone superintendent of schools to retire this year

Mary Anne Donahue looks back on 13 years of service

After over a decade of working in the Millstone Township School District, Superintendent of Schools Mary Anne Donahue has decided to retire. More...

RPS students play ‘hooky’

School staff, community volunteers help kids have fun while cutting regular classes

Once every year, Roosevelt Public School students can’t get in trouble for playing hooky. In fact, teachers and administrators encourage the kids to do so at the PTA-sponsored Schoolhouse Hooky Day. More...

Massive $10M pot bust spans three counties

Police: Marijuana was being grown in Monroe, Millstone, Manalapan, Middletown

Call it a different take on “Jersey Fresh.” Authorities are crediting a Monroe Township police officer with sniffing out what turned out to be the locus of an alleged $10 million indoor marijuanagrowing operation, the largest in the state More...

Jonathan Shahn exhibit to feature film premiere

Roosevelt Arts Project sponsors show at Roosevelt factory March 20

ROOSEVELT — Jonathan Shahn revels in the difference between what he thinks people look like and what they actually look like. The artist has spent his lifetime comparing what he thinks he knows to what he sees. More...

Professional riders make contribution to Horse Park

UPPER FREEHOLD — The Professional Riders Organization (PRO) will partner with the Horse Park of New Jersey to sponsor a part of the Jersey Fresh. The Jersey Fresh will be held over five days May 5-9 at the Horse Park. More...

Jacob Landau’s ‘Holocaust Suite’ exhibited in April

ROOSEVELT — The late Jacob Landau’s set of lithographic prints known as “The Holocaust Suite” will be exhibited at Monmouth University. More...

180 Turning Lives Around seeks volunteers for victim advocacy

Beginning in April, 180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual violence, will be conducting a training course for domestic violence response team (DVRT) volunteers. More...

Bulletin Board

NJLHAC slates living history workshop

The New Jersey Living History Advisory Council (NJLHAC) will host “Presenting the Past: A Living History Workshop” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 17 at Historic Walnford in Upper Freehold Township. More...

Pesticide spraying to start over Roosevelt in April

ROOSEVELT — The Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission will resume aerial surveillance and pesticide application. More...

Freeholders consider more budget cuts

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is working on making additional cuts to the proposed $496 million county budget. More...

Columns

This trick would even make the Dog Whisperer jealous

Coda • GREG BEAN

One of my favorite shows on television these days is “The Dog Whisperer” with Cesar Millan. More...