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Township again in talks for sidewalks at middle school
UFRSD may canvass residents for input BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The township may again canvass residents regarding the installation of sidewalks for the Stone BridgeMiddle School. At the Dec. 1 Township Committee meeting, Township Administrator Dianne Kelly said she has been approached by the Upper Freehold Regional School District (UFRSD) about applying…
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Honors at Millstone M.S.
Students anticipate receiving their awards during the first induction ceremony of the Millstone Junior National Honor Society at Millstone Middle School Nov. 29. SCOTT FRIEDMAN MILLSTONE — A group of township middle school students recently brought honor to their school. During the first induction ceremony of the Millstone Township Junior National Honor Society Nov. 30,…
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Christmas delights, Hanukkah lights
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Christmas was a lonely holiday when I was growing up, but that’s because my family celebrated Hanukkah. When I got married and became one-half of an interfaith couple, it was like winning the Christmas lottery. So we celebrate both holidays, and our children can enjoy the best of both worlds. Christmas…
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Why dust? Just turn the lights down
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Do the holidays have you feeling smothered? Do you feel as though you’re buried under a mound of ornaments, wrapping paper and ribbons? If so, scream really loud. You may be locked in our hall closet. It seems as though I’m always trying to condense a tinsel mess at…
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Hunter addresses concerns listed in article
A fter reading your Nov. 17 article on the Monmouth County Park System hunting program, it was obvious that it was a one-sided anti-hunting view. Yes, I am a hunter and an 18- year resident of Monmouth County. I strongly feel that I, along with my fellow residents, enjoy the use of the park system…
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Medical marijuana threatens rural communities
The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act threatens our rural communities with unintended consequences of its passage. The act establishes northern, central and southern regions of the state, with initial permitting of two nonprofit medicinal marijuana companies to establish a cultivation site and dispensary in each respective region. Subsequent companies may be nonprofit or…
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Roosevelt BOE looks to fill vacated seat
Superintendent says resigning member will be missed BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — The borough’s board of education is seeking candidates to fill a 5- month vacancy left by board member Eric Vuolle. “Unfortunately, he couldn’t finish out his term,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Campisi said. “We’re sad to see Eric go.” Vuolle,…
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‘Tis the season
Students at Kids Workshop in the Perrineville section of Millstone feast on Thanksgiving fare as part of the holiday festivities there. Jordan Polefka, 10 (left), and her mom Cynthia, get in the holiday spirit, singing Jingle Bells during the tree lighting ceremony and Holiday Idol singing contest in Allentown Dec. 3. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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A misguided effort to protect the farm team
CODA GREG BEAN I f you see stories on the news about long lines at the gas pumps around Washington, D.C., this holiday season, it won’t be because they’re short on gas, or that prices have dropped to record lows. It will be because certain folks at the U.S. Department of Labor have stopped by…
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