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New Jersey ready to give away open space
Under the banner of creating a business-friendly atmosphere, governments facing economic downturns are not only tempted to give away the farm, but also our forests, parks, and other open spaces to private interests. New Jersey recently decided to give away, through a 30-year lease, 57 acres of a municipal park. The state approved a diversion…
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Millstone one of 12 towns taking care of soldiers’ kids
MILLSTONE — Hundreds of gifts have been sent to the children of military men and women through Project Little Soldiers. Millstone is one of 12 municipalities to participate in the annual project organized by District 12 legislators. The Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck and Pistilli and Co. in Red Bank also made contributions…
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Donations sought for troops overseas
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation is partnering with The Brookdale Student Veterans Club in working with American Recreational Military Services Inc. (ARMS) for an ongoing collection of items to send to troops currently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Supplies are running low, and help is needed. Examples of needed items: • Toiletries —…
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Redbirds rank among country’s top cheer teams
The Allentown Redbirds Junior Pee Wee Cheer Squad is officially one of the top teams in the country. The Allentown Redbirds Junior Pee Wee cheer squad celebrates taking second place in its division at the Pop Warner National Cheer Championship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 6. The team placed second…
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Bullying education could be leading to more incident reports
BY JAN E MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — While bullying incidents increased in township schools during the past year, that’s not necessarily cause for alarm, according to school officials. School officials said the rise may mean more incidents are being reported, not that more are occurring. The school district reported 11 bullying incidents during the 2009-10…
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Two Millstone cheer teams rank among top squads in nation
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Eagles cheerleaders brought silver home to Millstone from the Pop Warner National Cheer Championship. The Millstone Eagles Junior Pee Wee cheer squad celebrates taking second place in its division at the Pop Warner National Cheer Championship in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 6. The Junior Pee Wee and Junior Midget squads…
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The clock is ticking for N.J.’s horse-racing industry
Christie allows three months for developing plan to save Meadowlands Racetrack BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Western Monmouth County is the epicenter of the standardbred racing and breeding industry. Industry members have been trying to put together a plan to keep the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford open and to keep the state’s racing and breeding…
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Sharon Station Road safety redesign won’t happen in 2011
Monmouth County asks U.F. to form committee with residents to oversee project BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Bids for the redesign of Sharon Station Road are not expected to go out until 2012. At the Dec. 16 Township Committee meeting, Mayor Stan Moslowski Jr. and Committeeman Steve Alexander reported on a meeting they…
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District closely monitoring lead levels in drinking water since summer
Sewer line backs up into science lab BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The middle school has been plagued with both water and septic problems. Like all development in the township, the school relies on wells and a septic system. Board of Education President Kevin McGovern said at the Dec. 13 meeting that the school’s…
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