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Mayor responds to resident’s claims, calling them ‘inaccurate’
I am responding to Mr. Borkowski’s letter to the editor of June 21 (Allentown’s parking plan doesn’t add up), where he calculated seven parking spaces as the extent of the proposed new municipal parking lot. In fact, what was presented at a recent public meeting was the Community Development Block Grant for submission for 2013.…
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Garden State’s rare plants need protection
Have you ever seen a Pickering’s morning glory, an American chaffseed flower or a three birds orchid? If you have, you’re probably an experienced botanist. They’re among New Jersey’s rarest native plants. But unless action is taken to protect these rare plants and others, you may never get to see them. Without protection, they could…
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Nature’s way: sensible fitness and nutrition
Modern lifestyle not conducive to staying physically fit BY ROBERT HORZEPA Correspondent Traditional physical culturist and certified personal trainer Bob Horzepa, Millstone, blends physical fitness, nutrition and self-defense training to help his students achieve their goals. We all want to look good and feel great, no matter who we are, and whatever our age. To…
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UF adds to town’s open space coffers
More than 200 acres slated for preservation BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The township, renowned for its permanently preserved farmland and open space, is adding another 229 acres to the roster. At the June 21 Township Committee meeting, the governing body unanimously approved resolutions endorsing the acquisition of development easements by the Monmouth…
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Locals of all ages ride high as winners at major horse show
Middlesex County Horse Show attracts nearly 500 competitors BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Riders and horses warm up during the Middlesex County Horse Show on June 23 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. SCOTT FRIEDMAN UPPER FREEHOLD — Local trainers and riders shone at the 78th annual Middlesex County Horse Show (MCHS),…
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AHS grad gets back to nature at ‘deep organic’ farm
Roosevelt’s Mendies Family Farm makes being sustainable attainable BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Barry Hogan stands amid the pilot crop of indoor winter tomatoes at Mendies Family Farm in Roosevelt. Recent graduate Barry Hogan gained knowledge during his senior year at Allentown High School that did not come from a book, nor will it necessarily…
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Millstone municipal tab brings savings for residents
Spending cuts allow for decrease in approved township budget BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The owner of a house assessed at Millstone’s average value of $449,756 will pay a total of $11,716.14 in taxes this year, a decrease of $1.09 from last year. The Township Committee passed its municipal budget, totaling $5,930,046.53, by a 4-0 vote…
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U.F. Committee to reconsider budgeted employee raise
Twp. workers plead case at meeting, citing clerk’s cleaning of municipal bathrooms BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent A fter employees filled the meeting room on June 21, the Upper Freehold Township Committee decided it would “sit down and talk” about its 3-2 decision on May 17 not to give its workers the 2 percent raise included…
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Magnanimous takes a jump during the Middlesex County Horse Show on June 23 at the Horse Park of New Jersey. See story, page 4. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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