• Millstone BOE approves budget with no tax increase

    Superintendent looks forward to ‘exceptional’ year BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Board of Education voted March 26 to approve the 2012- 13 school budget after a public hearing. The board unanimously approved the $32.7 million budget, of which $26.3 million will be raised by the tax levy. The executive county superintendent of schools…

  • We’re not in Millstone anymore!

    Left: Glinda the Good Witch, played by Delany Bogusz (l), and Dorothy, portrayed by Kaitlyn Bergen, take center stage during the Millstone Township Community Education production of the “Wizard of Oz” on March 23. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Scarecrow Victor Cappuzzo wishes for a brain.

  • Allentown government should be transparent

    I n response to Phyllis Shoesmith Dutko’s recent letter, I want to thank her for raising another issue she hasn’t addressed — covering up wasting taxpayer money by blaming someone else. Regarding Ms. Dutko’s characterization of placing a public lot behind 3, 5 and 7 in October 2010, the Borough Council voted 5-1 to file…

  • Passion, positive thinking behind new physical therapy and nutrition practice

    Despite husband’s brain tumor, couple following their dreams BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Olivia (l) and Dr. Joseph Caruso with their daughter Noiella. Patients at the newly opened Caruso Physical Therapy and Nutrition can rest assured that they are being treated by individuals who are truly passionate about what they do. Despite Dr. Joe Caruso…

  • Legal feud between Allentown, U.F. smolders on

    No court dates set for mutual allegations of inequity BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer The smoldering battle between Allentown and Upper Freehold Township burns on after more than a decade, with no end in sight. Both municipalities await court hearings on lawsuits filed over disagreements surrounding funding of their shared fire department. “Nine years ago,…

  • All snowmen are created equal

    Millstone Primary School students from each grade set up handmade snowmen on the lawn of the school March 23 to show that “we’re all the same, just decorated differently,” as a message of tolerance. See related story, page 8. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Gift basket auction slated for April 21

    The Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will host a gift basket auction April 21 at the fire company, 82 Route 526, Allentown. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission of $6 will include one sheet of tickets and dessert. No one under 18 years of age will be admitted. Alcoholic beverages will not be allowed.…

  • Attend Easter Bunny breakfast, March 31

    The Allentown High School Student Council will host its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 9-11 a.m. March 31 at the Stone Bridge Middle School, 1252 Yardville-Allentown Road, Allentown. Festivities will include breakfast, crafts, face painting, a raffle and an Easter egg hunt. A special someone might be hopping on by, so cameras are recommended.…

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