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Old farm machinery helps new 4-H Club learn about mechanics
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer George, 15, and Renee, 13, Stillwell (l-r) and Erin Wikoff, 11, of Allentown, had the 1953 Ford tractor that their 4-H Club The Rusty Bolts has been restoring on display at Hope Fire Company’s classic car show at Allentown High School on Aug. 7. SCOTT FRIEDMAN UPPER FREEHOLD — A…
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AHS student learns protecting the planet starts at home
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Top: Millstone’s Barry Hogan helps Earthwatch Institute scientists collect diamondback turtles from Barnegat Bay for research. Left: A diamondback terrapin that has had its shell notched for tracking moves through the wetlands. Above: Hogan wades through the bay toward nets set to trap diamondback turtles. Thinking about glacier melt, deforestation…
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U.F. receives over $10K for hosting Freedom Fest Fair
Organizer claims neighboring residents’ opposition hindered event’s revenue BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Upper Freehold Township received $10,270 for hosting the Freedom Fest State Fair at Reed Park. The township rented the property along Route 526 to fair organizers for six days in July in exchange for $10,000 or 20 percent of the event’s net proceeds,…
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Despite protest, U.F. zones for 85 units adjacent to Allentown
Housing would help township fulfill COAH obligation BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Upper Freehold Township officials amended land-use regulations for a housing development on its border withAllentown despite opposition from the borough. The ordinance, which passed in a 2-1 vote at the Aug. 4 Township Committee meeting, will help the township satisfy its Council on Affordable…
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George Stillwell (l-r), of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, and Kevin Ecks and Rian Donoher, both of Allentown, admire a 1961 Corvette during Hope Fire Company’s classic car show at Allentown High School on Aug. 7. For more photos, see page 16. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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New animal control services in Millstone
Millstone Township animal control is now under the jurisdiction of Western Monmouth Animal Control. Residents should call 732-446-8345 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. During off hours, residents should call the State Police at 609-584-5000.
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Learn how to cool down on a hot day
Learn how people beat the summer heat before modern air conditioning at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 14. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842- 4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.
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Country Fair Aug. 20 at Horse Park of N.J.
The Stars and Stripes Country Fair will be held Aug. 20 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, located on Route 524 in Upper Freehold. Admission and parking are free. The public is welcome to exhibit livestock, pets, crafts and vegetables, or attend and enjoy games, food and square dancing. To become a vendor, nonprofit…
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Passport Shopping is back in August
The Allentown Business Community Association will once again hold Passport Shopping in Allentown. Shoppers must visit participating shops and collect at least five different country stamps to be entered in the weekly drawing. Prizes will be awarded each Sunday in August. No purchase is necessary. Ask shopkeepers for details and look for stores with country…
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