• Grant may open pathway to Union Transport trail in U.F.

    Twp. officials agree to apply for Green Acres trail grant BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Residents may be able to access the Monmouth County Park System’s (MCPS) Union Transport trail via the municipal complex property if the township receives a grant to construct a walkway to the trail, which runs behind the site…

  • Annual church event is a ‘guy thing’

    St. Joseph’s father-son breakfast to feature Rutgers football great BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Michael Parisi (center) of White Birch Farm in Allentown, with Robin Jones (l), accepts the New Jersey Breeder of the Year award from Anthony Perretti (r) of Perretti Farms in Upper Freehold. The award, along with others, was presented at the…

  • U.F. not backing down; gloves off in marijuana bout

    Deputy mayor decries assemblyman’s proposed legislation BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent   UPPER FREEHOLD — Once again, the issue of medical marijuana dominated a Township Committee meeting. On Jan. 19, the governing body unanimously passed an ordinance that would not allow public funds to be used for purchase of development rights for farmland preservation if the…

  • Where there’s smoke: Has pot issue prompted proposed Millstone law?

    Law would underscore that officials’ oaths of office prohibit violating federal statutes BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Although township officials aren’t admitting that it has anything to do with medical marijuana, the timing of a proposed ordinance regarding faithful adherence to the oath of office raises the question of its actual intent. The Township…

  • Longtime owners frame setbacks as grist to the mill

    Couple plans to bring historic landmark back as bustling community hub BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Corky Danch, owner of Allentown’s Old Mill, talks about future plans for the landmark. The mill and its businesses have been shut down since 2008 through temporary eminent domain by the county during its adjacent bridge and dam replacement…

  • No more Twinkies? Now that’s a real nightmare

    CODA GREG BEAN Here are three stories you might have missed due to the 24/7 coverage of the South Carolina Republican primary and Newt Gingrich’s marital peccadilloes last week. We start with Zingers and Ding Dongs: Over the last few years, the crummy economy has made most of us feel like Job, that Old Testament…

  • Change of venue for Lions Club art auction

    An art auction sponsored by the Allentown Lions Club that was to be held Feb. 3 at the Hope Fire Company banquet hall, 82 Route 526, Allentown, will instead be hosted at the German-American Club, 215 Uncle Pete’s Road, Trenton. Art in all media and price ranges will be offered. The preview will begin at…

  • Meet Alex’s Pal at Feb. 12 open house

    Alex’s Pal, the sire of recent Monmouth Beach Stakes winner CC’s Pal, will be presented for viewing at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at Birch Creek Farm, 201 Route 539, in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. Councilman Joseph Irace of Oceanport, home of Monmouth Park, will be a…

  • Volunteers needed for crisis hotline

    Volunteers are needed for CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties, a nonprofit charity that offers a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that also provides information and referrals to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. The training will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 2 and run for 15 weeks. For additional information…

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