• Video shines spotlight on New Jersey’s Jewish farmers

    The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will present “The Land Was Theirs: Jewish Farmers in the Garden State” on March 20 at 1 p.m., courtesy of the National Center for Jewish Film, Brandeis University. Admission is free. “The Land Was Theirs: Jewish Farmers in the Garden State” is based on the 1992 book by…

  • on campus 

    Meghan Erin Gallagher, daughter of Alan and Dodie Gallagher of Millstone Township, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, R.I., where she is majoring in accounting. Meghan is a 2010 graduate of Allentown High School. Bridgette Meloro of Allentown was named to the dean’s list…

  • Howard B. Steelman Jr.

    Mr. Steelman, 85, of Allentown, died Feb. 21, 2013, at home. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in World War II. Mr. Steelman retired from Vahlsing Inc. and worked as a charter boat captain in Barnegat Light for several years. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Louise Johnson Steelman; and a son,…

  • Wilmer H. Comstock

    Mr. Comstock, 87, of the Clarksburg section of Millstone Township, died Feb. 18, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a World War II Navy Seabee veteran. Mr. Comstock was the owner and operator of Comstock Landscaping for 40 years prior to his employment at the Millstone Elementary School. He was predeceased by…

  • Don’t get scammed

    In post-Sandy marketplace, consumers must be aware BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer I t is a disease that has crept into stormbattered areas for years and now, in the wake of superstorm Sandy, it’s a top concern for officials throughout New Jersey. Individuals who are in the market for a used car or home improvement…

  • Millstone PTO/PTSA offering scholarships

    MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township School District PTO/PTSA will once again sponsor a scholarship program in 2013. According to a press release, the PTO/PTSA will provide $2,000 while also seeking matching funds from individuals and local businesses. The final award totals and number of recipients will be based upon this effort. The scholarships are based…

  • Free tutoring program proposed

    BY MAUREEN SHAMES Correspondent MILLSTONE — Arlene Willits of Millstone Township is a retired teacher who is investigating whether school and municipal officials will help her achieve her goal of providing tutoring services to local children at no cost. Willits said she is not seeking any public funding, but is looking for a place where…

  • Alliance continues to serve 2 towns

    Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse member Eleanor Amato (l-r), Alliance Coordinator Deb Minnick and Alliance Chairman Salvatore Diecidue present a booklet called “Street Drugs” to Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education President Patricia Hogan and Vice President Douglas Anthony. The booklets will be distributed to school administrators, physical education…

  • Pilot program expected to decrease tax appeals

    O’Scanlon: Demonstration will save towns money, improve budget process BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A pilot project undertaken by Monmouth County in cooperation with local municipalities is expected to eliminate spikes in property assessments and reduce the number of tax appeals being filed. State Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth), a sponsor of the Real Property Assessment…

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