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Town seeks to build recreational facilities along Red Valley Road
Millstone also wants to fund ‘rebirth’ of church BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Township Committee is applying for a $250,000 matching grant to construct a building on the former Lee farm along Red Valley Road. The township purchased the 181-acre tract in 2008 for open space and recreational purposes, and added approximately 23…
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League seeks use fee waiver in exchange for fixing fields
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Officials expressed concern about waiving use fees for recreational sports leagues that spend money to improve township facilities. At the Sept. 16 Township Committee meeting, Allentown Upper Freehold Little League (AUFLL) President David Reeder discussed improvements to a municipal baseball field in conjunction with the Jackson Baseball and…
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Christie recognizes Millstone veteran’s meritorious service
Millstone’s Richard Brody earns state’s Civilian Commendation Medal BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The governor has recognized Richard Brody for his distinguished service in helping veterans and their families. Above: Gov. Chris Christie presents the state’s Civilian Commendation Medal to Millstone’s Richard D. Brody at the New Jersey National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt…
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State grants Millstone school district’s appeal
District will be able to spend $960K more in its 2010-11 budget BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The state has decided that the Millstone Township School District would not be stable without $960,683 of the $1.2 million cut from the 2010-11 budget. After voters rejected the proposed $32 million school budget and the supporting…
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U.F. proposes creating zone for 254-unit development
Site would have affordable housing, could also be used for businesses and office space BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Two bond ordinances introduced at the Sept. 16 Upper Freehold Township Committee meeting will have public hearings at the next meeting on Oct. 7. One ordinance concerns the township’s affordable housing obligation, while the other relates to…
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Jolena Levy, 4, of Millstone, emerges from sitting on the tire of a 1983 International 6588 tractor on display with other farming equipment during the festivities at Millstone Day on Sept. 19. For more photos, see page 24. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Business owners will have chance to add customers
The Monmouth County Department of Economic and Workforce Development will partner with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to present the “State of New Jersey Procurement Open House” from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building, 3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. “As a response to the feedback the county received through its…
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Enjoy history during Walnford Day Oct. 3
Experience hands-on history during the annual Walnford Day 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 at Historic Walnford in Upper Freehold. The celebration will also feature games, music and wagon rides. Admission and parking are free. To learn more, visit www.monmouthcountyparks. com or call 732-842-4000.
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Annual blood drive to be held in Allentown
The Central Jersey Blood Bank along with the Women’s Association of Allentown will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13 at Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown. Once again, local Girl Scouts will assist the Women’s Association. Details: 609-758- 7878.
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