• Owners of horse farms may apply for award

    Promoting public awareness of environmentally friendly horse farms and sustainability of agriculture are the two primary objectives of the New Jersey Equine Environmental Stewardship program. Included in the program is the Gold Medal Horse Farm award. The award and overall program gives recognition to outstanding equine farms for their dedication to environmental sustainability and management,…

  • CentraState Cancer Navigator Program gets boost from ball

    CentraState Healthcare Foundation held its 51st annual Celebration Ball on Jan. 19 with 366 guests in attendance. The affair, titled “Fire and Ice,” was held at the Encore Event Center in Freehold Township and included a silent auction, dinner, and dancing to the Eric Marshall Band from New York City. Guests enjoyed a post-dinner opportunity…

  • Women unite to heal grief that comes from losing a child

    Center of Hope, Peace and Light offers various therapies to individuals BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The founding mothers of the Center of Peace, Hope and Light are (l-r) Joan Morrissey, Jennifer Amato, Christine Volpe and Karen Zitzow Montenegro. Jennifer Amato, Joan Morrissey, Christine Volpe and Karen Montenegro all have one thing in common.…

  • Outstanding payment on park upgrades settled by township

    Upper Freehold and two other parties reach agreement, attorney reports BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Nearly six months after a subcontractor that completed work on improvements to the Mark Harbourt Recreation Complex in Upper Freehold Township filed a lawsuit because it had not been paid for its work, the Township Committee approved a $14,502 settlement…

  • The sting of stigma

    Expert: Mental illness is one of the last ‘acceptable’ forms of discrimination BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Dave Slover has a smile that’s contagious. He ignites like a spark plug when he talks about working on cars, and his own Chevy Monte Carlo, which he lovingly built, holds a special place in his heart. He…

  • Become a modern-day Thoreau

    GUEST COLUMN MICHELE S. BYERS Are you eagerly waiting for spring? The first daffodils to bloom … chickadee song … snow drops and crocuses? You are not alone! Probably since the dawn of civilization, winter-weary folks have counted the days for green sprouts and blossoming flowers. Some of those folks kept detailed notes on what…

  • ‘Do Not Call’ seems to mean go ahead and call at will

    CODA GREG BEAN If you need to know exactly how terrified telemarketers are of the toothless federal Do Not Call Registry, all you have to do is look at the registry’s website, on which you’ll find this warning: “Scammers have been making phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls…

  • Freehold Soil names photo contest winners

    Officials at the Freehold Soil Conservation District have announced the winners of the 2012 photo contest. Entrants were asked to photograph subjects promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. More than 130 entries were received. James Lagan, of Middletown, was the first-place winner and received $200 for…

  • MANVILLE: Seniors can enjoy a month full of activities

       Manville Senior Citizen Center in Fire Company No. 1 at 20 South Third Ave. has listed its full slate of activities for the month of March.    A suggested lunch donation of $1.50 is recommended for individuals age 60 and older. The cost of lunch for those younger than age 60 is $5.35. Call 908-369-8700 before…

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