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Resident says police presence lacking in Upper Freehold
I read with sadness and horror the Aug. 30 article titled “Burglars Strike Twice at Upper Freehold Home.” After reading that article, I felt compelled to write this letter to share my experiences regarding the state police (or lack thereof) in Upper Freehold. First of all, my heart goes out to the Goss family, who…
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Companies and unions should pay to re-educate workers
When I attended high school in Brooklyn, we were taught that New York’s main industry was textiles. Then in the 1950s and 1960s, New York companies began “outsourcing” textile production and related industries to southern states like South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi because the cheap labor in those “poor” states compensated for labor and shipping…
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Recycling delivers economic, environmental benefits
A s we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the state’s milestone Mandatory Recycling Act this year, it’s time to re-energize the recycling movement in New Jersey and go for the green. Recycling offers environmental benefits and dollars for municipal coffers — a real green win-win if there ever was one for our state. Over the…
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Millstone to get on board with county shared services
Inmate labor program would help clean up township basins BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden spoke to the governing body about shared services and other topics at the Sept. 5 Township Committee meeting. “We’re on an aggressive shared services campaign. Millstone participates in different ways,” he said. Millstone will soon…
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Roosevelt to celebrate 75 years of history, community
Weekend-long celebration will feature guest speakers, exhibits BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — Congressman Frank Pallone and state Sen. Sam Thompson are among the dignitaries expected to attend the town’s 75th anniversary celebration on the weekend of September 22-23. Borough Councilwoman Peggy Malkin, who is among those planning the festivities, announced Pallone’s and Thompson’s attendance…
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Millstone Eagle Scout improves school before leaving the nest for college
Christopher Lui earns Eagle ranking by expanding, beautifying teachers’ patio at middle school BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer The area behind the Millstone Primary School cafeteria, where teachers eat their lunches, was overgrown and unkempt until Christopher Lui took it under his wing for an Eagle Scout project. MILLSTONE — As Christopher Lui heads off…
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U.F. shuts down courts, saying tennis could be a menace there
Twp. to ask about using school facilities until park courts are resurfaced BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Local tennisloving residents may have to wait until next spring to play on township courts, although township officials intend to speak with school officials about allowing residents to use the courts at Allentown High School (AHS).…
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This week’s photo assignment: Send us pictures of your town
In a reader-submitted photo, Joy Godowski, formerly of Sayreville, doesn’t let the lack of sun get her down. She’s using an umbrella to shield her from the rain while taking a dip in the hot tub during the Labor Day weekend at the home of her aunt and uncle in Upper Freehold. Photos may be…
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Monmouth Heights jolted by anti-Semitic vandalism
Police, Prosecutor’s Office seek suspects in Sept. 6 bias crime in Manalapan BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Cars were the targets of vandals who spray-painted anti-Semitic graffiti throughout the Monmouth Heights development in Manalapan during the overnight hours of Sept. 5-6. READER-SUBMITTED PHOTO MANALAPAN — Commuters heading up Route 9 got a jolt of ugliness…
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