-

Doctor has the prescription to keep children safe
Craig Gronczewski teaches parents about ‘The ABCs of Pediatric Emergencies’ BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Croup, fever, poisonings, allergic reactions, bumps, bleeding and obstructed airways are all concerns that parents face when raising children. Dr. Craig A. Gronczewski, chairman of the emergency department at the University Medical Center at Princeton, presented “The ABCs of Pediatric…
-

Opposition arises to way property tax appeals are returned to owners
Now, each municipality must return 100% of county, school board and special district funds BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A local government official is fighting the current system of how property tax assessment appeals are returned. Spotswood Borough Council President Curt Stollen introduced a resolution to his board onApril 18 that challenges the fact that…
-

U.F. plans to spend over $1.2M on park development
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Although some members of the governing body questioned the need for certain items, the Township Committee unanimously approved a $1.7 million bond ordinance. The spending allotted for in the July 7 bond ordinance includes $41,087 for the Department of Public Works to acquire a mower, street signs and…
-

Monmouth County fair offers family entertainment
From hip-hop to big band, entertainment at the Monmouth County Fair has a different flavor each night. Hip-hop dance group Illstyle and Peace Productions kicks off the fun when they take the stage on July 27 at 8:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. Rooted in hip-hop, the group blends an eclectic mix of dance and performance…
-

Millstone officials blast mailer for ‘irresponsible’ journalism
Committeeman calls piece about house near collapse ‘completely misinformed’ BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — A story that appeared in a local publication about a dilapidated house on Perrineville Road raised the ire of Mayor Nancy Grbelja and other members of the governing body. The article “What’s the Story?” appeared in the latest edition of…
-

Sometimes, those pundits are only stating the obvious
CODA GREG BEAN There was a long think piece in The New York Times on July 3 that tried to explain why — in the face of the total meltdown of civility and cooperation between Republicans and Democrats in Washington — some new governors around the country are starting such devastating and divisive political wars,…
-

Classic cars and fire apparatus at show
The Hope Fire Company in Allentown will host a classic car and antique fire apparatus show on Aug. 6. The event will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Allentown High School parking lot. The rain date is Aug. 7. Classic cars can be preregistered for the event for $15 or registered the…
-

Balladeer of Celtic music to give concert
A concert by Charlie Zahm, a popular balladeers of Early American and Celtic music, and renowned fiddler Tad Mark will present a concert 7-9 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Old Yellow Meeting House, 70 Yellow Meeting House Road in Upper Freehold Township. This is a free concert for the entire family and marks the 150th…
-

Monmouth County Library seeks new logo
A contest for a new library logo is currently under way. The aim is to emphasize the added dimension of the library’s services that are part of the growing dynamic of the Monmouth County Library system. The new logo will be used on the library webpage, letterhead, fliers and other library documents. The logo contest,…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
