• SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Officials begin search for township manager

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Officials begin search for township manager

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    Township officials are starting a search for a new manager by reviewing the ordinance regarding qualifications and residency.    ”It is an old ordinance that we need to look at,” Mayor Frank Gambatese said last week.    Township Manager Matthew Watkins announced last week that he would be leaving his position…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Councilman wants utility pole to disappear

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Councilman wants utility pole to disappear

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    Every morning when Township Councilman John O’Sullivan drives down Ridge Road, his blood boils.    ”It is a hazard; it should be moved,” Mr. O’Sullivan said as he drives past a utility pole sticking out onto the shoulder of Ridge Road just before the high school.    Mr. O’Sullivan, a Republican…

  • SENIOR CORNER: Week of July 14

    CHAPTER A    Chapter A meets the first Thursday of the month in the municipal complex. We are open to new members.    Doors open at 11:30 and meeting starts at 12:30 p.m. Come early and review the activities we offer, and, of course, sign up for those that may appeal to you. We enjoy coffee and…

  • MILLSTONE: Municipal tax hike approved

    By Joanne Degnan    MILLSTONE — The Township Committee has adopted a $6.1 million budget for 2011 that spends less money and carries fewer employees than last year, but still requires an annual municipal tax increase of $63 for the average assessed home.    The sluggish economy has caused a decline in the town’s ratable base and…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Bonds OK’d to develop Reed Park

    By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee has authorized spending $1.77 million for various capital improvement projects, including up to $1.17 million for the development of the Reed Park athletic field facility.    ”At some point when you buy property you have to develop it, otherwise you’ve spent money and you haven’t…

  • Hamilton Scavenger Hunt

    Hamilton Scavenger Hunt

    By April Sette Hamilton, NJ – When it comes to raising money, Lori Danko knows how to do it!  The 4th Annual “Hamilton Scavenger Hunt” raises money for local charities and 2011proceeds are benefiting The American Heart Association, JDRF, and COA.   Last year Lori had over a 100 participants in the Scavenger Hunt that consisted…

  • ALLENTOWN: Flamingo fashion fundraiser takes wing

    ALLENTOWN: Flamingo fashion fundraiser takes wing

    The Carmen Miranda flamingo festooned with a hat featuring hand-knit fruit, by Janette Williams of Upper Freehold, on display at the Allentown Libary.

  • Manville should consider layoffs

    Bob Kaminski, Manville Last night’s meeting could have been a turning point for the town.    Yet, all council members voted to instate a budget, which means an increase of $75 average property tax.    And that’s not including the school portion.    The difference could simply be an overall reduction of only 5 percent per department or…

  • Sourland Music Festival Will Hit the High Notes This Saturday

    Sourland Music Festival Will Hit the High Notes This Saturday

    By Tamara Garaffa Sourland Music Festival and Silent Auction July 16th, 4 to 11 p.m, Hillsborough Country Club, 146 Wertsville Rd., Hillsborough, NJ 08544. www.sourlandmusicfest.net for tickets. $20/adult, $5/kid, under 6 free. A family-friendly day out and the Eighth Annual feast of roots rock, blues, jazz, acoustic and bluegrass jams and more, all from local artists AND…

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