• Former resident urges support for firefighters

    A lthough I’m no longer a resident of Millstone, I continue to follow the events of the town in which I lived for 25 years. Today I followed a link on the township website (www.millstone.nj.us/ and click on fire district budget vote) and reviewed the fire district budget. This excellent presentation is the best I’ve…

  • Author gives horror a spin in new novel

    David Salkin has previously written crime thrillers BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer David Salkin FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — David Salkin is a busy man. He serves on the Township Committee, runs a jewelry business and he has just published his fourth novel— his first in the horror genre. His previous books were in the military…

  • Stallion showcased at open house for breeders

    Alex’s Pal to be shown at Birch Creek Farm BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Alex’s Pal UPPER FREEHOLD — Alex’s Pal may soon become a pal to many others, too. The 12-year-old stallion, who has amassed numerous impressive stats — not to mention notches on his bedpost — will be introduced to the public at…

  • Reed Park plans mulled by Upper Freehold officials

    Project engineer outlines several changes to near-complete plans for the park BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Township officials must decide whether to phase in development of Reed Park, complete the entire design or choose which items to fund. At the Feb. 2 Township Committee meeting, project engineer Patrick Jeffrey of T&M Associates, gave…

  • U.F. online auction nets nearly $25K

    Township may use funds for public works truck BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The township’s recent online auction of surplus goods netted nearly $25,000 for the municipality, according to Township Administrator Dianne Kelly. According to Kelly, the money received from the auction — conducted through the website GovDeals and closed Jan. 25— will…

  • A bag of ganja may have cost a young man his life

    CODA GREG BEAN Here’s a story that made my blood boil, and I’m guessing it’ll do the same to yours. According to the stories from several news sources, police in Wakefield, a suburb of the Bronx, thought they saw an 18- year-old man named Ramarley Graham on the street buying drugs. They tried to arrest…

  • Outstanding senior volunteers sought

    The Home Instead Senior Care office serving seniors in Monmouth County has announced its Salute to Senior Service program to honor senior volunteers for the contributions they make to their local communities. The program will include a search for the most outstanding senior volunteer in each state and culminate with the selection of a national…

  • Fellowship offered to post-grad students

    The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC) is accepting applications for Margaret Yardley fellowships. The Margaret Yardley Fellowship Fund was established in 1930 with a $5,000 contribution from Farnham Yardley in memory of his mother, Margaret Yardley, who was the first NJSFWC president. The fund provides fellowship grants to deserving New…

  • Casting call Feb. 10 at Woodbridge Mall

    The American Heart Association is inviting New Jersey women from all walks of life to share their story at a free Go Red For Women Connect Casting Call on Friday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Macy’s wing at the Woodbridge Center Mall. The Heart Association is looking for those who…

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