• Millstone Township school district restores music program

    Students, parents look forward to band concerts and events in second half of school year BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The band in the elementary school will play on after all. The Board of Education has decided to fully fund the instrumental program after the state restored $960,683 of the $1.2 million cut from the Millstone…

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    Millstone Township honored veterans with a ceremony at the Millstone Veterans Memorial on Nov. 11. For more photos, see page 28. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Spitaleri family celebrates 105 years in furniture sales

    BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent The Spitaleri family: Jill, Anthony J. “Skeeter” III (back row l-r), Anthony J. IV (sitting), Jennifer and Justina (front row l-r). Inset: Kayla, Gabriella, Carmella Spitaleri. SOUTH RIVER — At the turn of the 20th century, the borough was a bustling town with a thriving business community. There were brickyards,…

  • Family portrait event at church Nov. 18-20

    The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone is sponsoring “Lifetouch” Nov. 18-20. The event is open to all in the community that would like to have a family portrait taken. A free 8-inch-by-10-inch portrait will be offered, as well as the opportunity to purchase holiday cards with the family photo. Appointments are available by visiting www.upcm.org.…

  • Horse Park of N.J. Turkey Trot Nov. 21

    The Horse Park of New Jersey and the Eastern States Dressage and Combined Training Association will present the annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 21. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the horse park on Route 524 in Upper Freehold. The event will feature a rider course and two driver…

  • UFRSD Community Ed. brochure is online

    The Upper Freehold Regional School District Community Education brochure is available online on the district website at www.ufrsd.net. Click on “Community” tab to see newly expanded offerings for adults and students. October offerings include classes in ballroom dancing, cooking with chefs Mary Ann Romano and Teresa Kelly from Simple Creations, flower arranging and oil painting.…

  • Bench press contest to benefit animal welfare

    Bailey’s Gym at 27 Main St. in the New Egypt section of Plumsted will host a bench press competition Nov. 20 to benefit the Plumsted Township Trap Neuter Return. This animal welfare group services the New Egypt area, including parts of Cream Ridge and Jackson. Part of the proceeds from the bench press contest will…

  • Holiday show will benefit charities

    The Company of Music, Theatre & Dance and its Performance Workshop Youth Ensemble will perform a “Christmas and New Year’s Spectacular” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18-19 at the Millstone Performing Arts Center, Millstone. “Christmas and New Year’s Spectacular” is a whimsical holiday show seen through the eyes of Mrs. Claus and boasts a cast and crew…

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