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State officials say water restrictions still apply;conservation necessary By alison granitoStaff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Becky Durand, 13, of Howell paints the face of Ben Cahill, 9, of Ringoes in the “children’s tent” during a show at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Upper Freehold, on Sunday. State officials say water restrictions still apply; conservation necessary…

Police say no law existsto restrict target practicein township By alison granitoStaff Writer Police say no law exists to restrict target practice in township By alison granito Staff Writer What should have been a relaxing summer evening in the back yard for one Millstone family was interrupted when a stray gunshot slammed into their home.…

Referendum construction work will continue throughout the year By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Students will be surrounded by construction this year in the Upper Freehold Regional School District. "It’s an exciting year with the referendum project," said Superintendent of Schools Robert Connelly. Certain aspects of the referendum passed by…

Officials say three lotsunder considerationfor new middle schoolCorrespondent By donald west Officials say three lots under consideration for new middle school Correspondent MILLSTONE — The search for property for a new middle school was the main topic of discussion at the Board of Education meeting Aug. 26. Superintendent Dr. William J. Setaro and board member…

Application continuedto Sept. 12 Planning Board meeting By jane meggittCorrespondent Application continued to Sept. 12 Planning Board meeting By jane meggitt Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The Board of Health must investigate the site of the proposed Redmond development on Chambers Road to see if there is any possible contamination, officials said. Dr. Stephen Dey, chairman…

By alison granitoStaff Writer Teenager dies from injuries sustained in car crash By alison granito Staff Writer EAST WINDSOR — An Allentown teenager died over the weekend from severe injuries she suffered in a car accident almost a week before. Three other local teens were also injured when their car skidded more than 100 feet…

Geologist says some aquifers that supply water are very low By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Several experts, including a geologist trained in hydrology, are actively working to understand the pattern behind the epidemic of dry wells in the township. According to Monmouth County Board of Health statistics, approximately 60…

U.F., Allentown residents continue their opposition to the plan By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer Conflicting interests of residents from three different municipalities have come to the forefront of a debate over a proposed warehouse complex. Washington Township residents favor the proposed Matrix warehouse development. They outnumbered the anti-warehouse speakers from Allentown…

By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — In one of the fastest-growing residential communities in Monmouth County, an expanding population has brought the township’s school system to critical mass. According to Assistant Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Donahue, overcrowding is getting so bad that the district is using every conceivable foot…