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  • End paid health care for elected officials

    In reference to the Millstone Township municipal budget, I understand the Township Committee is requesting to go over the budget cap by roughly $135,000. In order to reduce the $135,000 amount, I am requesting the elected committee members to forgo their taxpayer-paid health benefits and re-evaluate elected officials’ salaries. In May 2010, the New Jersey…

  • Suicide prevention counseling hotline debuts

    Suicide is often called a permanent “solution” to a temporary problem. People struggling with depression or hopelessness often cannot imagine a brighter future. Sometimes suicidal behaviors are triggered by events or challenges that overwhelm a person. Seeing a need to continue supporting New Jerseyans who are facing these challenges, Gov. Chris Christie’s administration launched its…

  • Officer denies charge he set fire at fellow cop’s residence

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Manalapan resident and Edison police officer who is charged with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson at the Monroe Township home of a fellow Edison officer pleaded not guilty to the charges in his initial court appearance. Michael A. Dotro, 35, was arrested at…

  • Seniors may freeze property tax under New Jersey program

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The filing deadline for the 2012 senior freeze tax program (property tax reimbursement) has been extended from June 3 to Sept. 16. According to Bill Quinn, a spokesman for the state Department of the Treasury, the deadline was pushed back due to a low rate of participation. “This has happened…

  • Holocaust survivor tells chilling tale to students

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Abraham Chapnick HOWELL — Abraham Chapnick was saved by his father during the World War IIera Holocaust, liberated from a Nazi concentration camp by Gen. George S. Patton, and started a new life in Howell after it was all over. “What brings me around to speak at places of education…

  • Millstone Girl Scouts preparing to show benefits of ‘upcycling’

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Millstone Township Girl Scout Troop 1611 will hold an upcycling event at the Millstone Community Center on June 15. Showing an upcycled book mark they made are Girl Scouts (l-r) Trisha Henderson, Marisa Frezzo, Anna Fowler, Tara Magee, Vanessa Urban and Chrisanna Bertuccio. MILLSTONE — Have you ever heard of the…

  • Officers receive training in active shooter situation

    Law enforcement officers from throughout Monmouth County and beyond recently participated in a two-day Rapid Response to Active Shooter training course. The course was held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, which is run by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, and provided the 25 members of law enforcement who attended with hands-on training…

  • Monmouth County courses open to all golfers for a fee

    By ANDREW SWEENEY Staff Writer A golfer takes a shot from a fairway at the Shark River Golf Course in Neptune. The course is among eight operated by the Monmouth County Park System. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The 2013 golf season is open to all residents and nonresidents in Monmouth County, with eight unique courses…

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