Category: archives

  • All residents have to bear fiscal burden

       The only real surprise in last week’s announcement that the state’s anticipated budget deficit has ballooned from $400 million to $1.2 billion is that the situation isn’t even worse.    Then again, with seven months remaining in the current fiscal year, there’s plenty of time for the gap between revenues and expenditures to grow a lot…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: They came for Emily and peace

    Benefit concert held for slain Roosevelt woman By Matt Chiappardi, The Packet Group    EAST WINDSOR — Some came from more than 100 miles away, not only to pay tribute to their slain friend, but also to kick off an international campaign to carry on her efforts for social change.    Late last week, about 200 people…

  • Plan carefully to limit future housing impact

       Large undeveloped pieces of land throughout Upper Freehold, Millstone, Plumsted and Robbinsville are what separate this tri-county region from other municipalities around it. This country in the midst of suburbia has drawn many people looking for a simpler way of life, and an almost fanatical passion for land preservation.    Any public official against open space…

  • Tunnel project a worthwhile investment

       With all the attention being paid lately to the infamous “bridge to nowhere” in Alaska, this would be an appropriate time to remind ourselves that not all transportation infrastructure projects are wasteful, pork-barrel boondoggles.    Case in point: the proposed Trans-Hudson Express Tunnel.    Whatever may have motivated Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to say “thanks but no…

  • Survey replies are a sign of indifference

       A disaster plan that specifically addresses large animals such as cows, sheep and horses might be looked at with a curious sidelong glance depending on where such a plan is introduced.    However, in horse country like Millstone Township, such a plan is far from strange and might be welcomed to those who take enough time…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the Aug. 27 edition

    Nancy Mrzljak     Tel: 298-0567     Fax: 298-3936     [email protected]    The Chesterfield Township Committee meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., tonight at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building. For more information call 298-2311 or visit the township Web site www.chesterfieldtwp.com. * * *    The Union Fire Company No. 1 Splash Day will be held 2-4 p.m.,…

  • MILLSTONE: State police report numerous burglaries

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    MILLSTONE — The township recently has experienced a number of burglaries, according to State Police, who say residents should be vigilant, locking both their vehicles and their homes.    Trooper Ryan Barclay briefed the Township Council during its Aug. 19 meeting and advised residents to lock up, not leave keys…

  • MILLSTONE: School board gets new member

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    MILLSTONE — The Board of Education this week selected an interim board member to replace Holly Deitz, who resigned from the board last month due to personal reasons, board Vice President Margaret Gordon said.    David DePinho was chosen as the replacement, according to board secretary and Business Administrator Bernie…

  • COLUMBUS NEWS: From the Aug. 27 edition

    Peg Traino Peg Traino     Tel: 298-7476     [email protected]    The Northern Burlington Travel Soccer Club U10 and U11 girls’ teams are looking for additional players to complete their rosters for the fall season. To be eligible for the U11 team, girls must be born between Aug. 1, 1998 and July 31, 1999; for the U10…