• State budget must provide additional property tax relief

    Recently, in an interview with the Star-Ledger’s Tom Maron, Gov. Chris Christie said, “New Jersey has one of the most progressive income taxes in the country. Forty-one percent is paid by 1 percent of the people.” And while the governor’s arithmetic is correct, also accurate is the simple reality that his proposed income tax relief…

  • County’s late budget adoption may hold up local tax bills

    U.F. committee OKs estimated bills UPPER FREEHOLD — Due to the late adoption of the county budget, theMonmouthCountyBoard of Taxation is unable to certify tax rates throughout the county, and therefore local tax collectors may not be able to mail 2012 tax bills on a timely basis. At theMay 3 meeting, the Township Committee voted…

  • U.F. resident rankled over speeding cars on his road

    Father of toddlers conducts own traffic study and presents it to Township Committee BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The father of two young children expressed concern about the number of vehicles speeding on his street. At the May 3 Township Committee meeting, Sean Muto, who lives on Holmes Mill Road, presented the governing…

  • Millstone girl hits ’em out of the park to win home run derby

    Millstone-Roosevelt Little League’s opening-day festivities mark start of season BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Alexa Del Bagno, 10, of Millstone, beat out 141 competitors to emerge victorious from the Home Run Derby April 21, hitting seven of eight home runs. The event was part of Millstone-Roosevelt Little League’s opening day celebration. The Millstone-Roosevelt Little League…

  • This ‘grassroots’ protest is a long way from the grass

    CODA GREG BEAN The far-right group One Million Moms was back in the national news last week, calling for yet another boycott of J.C. Penney, this time for running an ad in a Mother’sDay catalog that featured two women in a presumably same-sex marriage (they were wearing matching wedding rings), their children and a grandma.…

  • SRF slates golf outing, seeks sponsors

    The Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) will host its 20th annual charity golf tournament June 5 at the Battleground Country Club in Manalapan. Returning presenting sponsor, Valley High Stable, Freehold, is seeking sponsorships for its million dollar shot, the $50,000 hole-in-one and many other items. Sponsorships range from $500 to $5,000. Also needed are gift and…

  • Summer session open at Rutgers University

    This summer will find some Rutgers Summer Session students chasing tornadoes in Kansas, learning how to start their own businesses, or finding out how crime scene investigations really work. Registration is under way for these and more than 2,200 credit-bearing classes offered during three sessions from May 29 through Aug. 15. Rutgers Summer Session is…

  • State Fair comes to Meadowlands June 22

    The recession may be over in theory, but inexpensive summer fun is hard to find, particularly with the high price of gasoline and transportation. State Fair Meadowlands is coming to the rescue — helping local families keep fun close to home with more bargains and promotions than ever. The event will run June 22 through…

  • FFA slates annual auction, dinner

    The Allentown FFA (Future Farmers of America) will host its annual spaghetti dinner and auction 6 p.m. May 19 at the Hope Fire Company, Allentown. The auction includes both silent and tricky tray auctions. All proceeds benefit Allentown FFA activities, including travel, leadership and career development activities. Ticket cost is $10 For more information, contact…

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