-

Couple offers to pay for Harmony Hill Road improvements in Upper Freehold
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — A couple who purchased two lots lacking road frontage in 2008 may make improvements to Harmony Hill Road. At the Oct. 13 Township Committee meeting, the governing body unanimously passed a resolution in support of the couple improving the “paper street.” However, Joseph and Beth Murphy’s development application…
-

Horse contracts West Nile Virus
First reported case of 2011 A n 11-year-old mare from Monmouth County has tested positive for West Nile virus. The horse first showed symptoms of West Nile virus on Oct. 10 and is being treated for the disease. This is the first reported case this year, according to New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H.…
-

Freehold Raceway plans to ask for 90 racing days in 2012
Tom Luchento re-elected SBOANJ president The local racetrack wants to schedule 90 racing dates for next year. When racing dates for 2012 are submitted to the New Jersey Racing Commission, Freehold Raceway is expected to ask for 90 days, according to the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ). Under the proposed calendar,…
-

Craft fair to benefit First Aid Squad
The Allentown First Aid Squad will host a holiday craft fair noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 10. The free event will take place at 70 Route 526 and will feature handcrafted jewelry, soaps, sachets, Christmas decorations, bags and other items for sale. Home-baked refreshments and raffle tickets will also be sold. Proceeds will go to…
-

Animal Hall of Fame seeks nominations
The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) is accepting nominations for the 17th annual Animal Hall of Fame. The public awards luncheon and induction ceremony will take place on March 4. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1. Every year, the NJVMA honors the human-animal bond by recognizing special animals that have made a difference…
-

Thanksgiving basket food drive underway
Donations of nonperishable food items, turkeys and gift cards are needed for a Thanksgiving basket food drive being sponsored by the Helping Hearts Organization and the Moms Club of Millstone. Drop off will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Millstone Township Community Center, Stagecoach Road, in the Clarksburg section of…
-

Allentown H.S. to hold 20-year reunion
Allentown High School class of 1991 is planning its 20-year reunion from 6:30-11 p.m. Nov. 25 at The Stone Terrace in Hamilton Square. Fee per person is $70. Check payable to Class of ’91 Jennifer Greco, can be mailed to Jen Greco, 28171 Gaunts Bridge Road, Columbus, NJ 08022. Further information can be found at…
-

Celebrate autumn in New Egypt on Oct. 30
Carriage rides, craft vendors, food, music and autumnal fun are all part of Plumsted Township’s annual Fall Festival. This year the festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Main Street in the New Egypt section of town. Admission is free and wristbands for unlimited children’s activities will be sold for $6.…
-

Library plans night for fathers and kids
Studies suggest that a positive male role model helps children grow both mentally and socially. With this in mind, the Newell Elementary School in Allentown has planned Guys’ Night Out in the school library for the fathers, stepfathers, guardians, grandfathers, uncles and brothers of students. Activities will include a scavenger hunt, Man of the Year…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
