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Millstone and UFRSD explore sharing school bus services
Eight residents express interest in two open board seats BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Schools will open in a month, but the busing situation remains unresolved despite a second special meeting on the issue last week. The school district, facing $1.2 million in cuts made by the township’s governing body after the budget failed…
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Horse racing needs time to adapt to changes
GUEST COLUMN Thomas Luchento I am Thomas Luchento, president of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey. In that capacity, I represent the thousands of drivers, trainers, breeders and caretakers who, because of their passion and skill, are engaged in the sport of harness racing. I say passion because if you do not…
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Student ambassador trip helps develop cultural understanding
People to People selects Millstone youths to travel overseas BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Christina Cingolani and Christopher LaRosa spent part of their summer seeing people and cultures in another part of the world. Christopher LaRosa, 16, and Christina Cingolani, 13, cousins who live in Millstone, unexpectedly met up in Ireland when they were traveling…
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N.J. horse racing enthusiasts react to gaming summit
Equine industry representatives walk away from first of three sessions with wary optimism BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Supporters of New Jersey’s horse racing industry descended on the first gaming summit in Atlantic City on Aug. 6 with the hope of keeping the sport alive in the state. On July 21, Gov. Chris Christie’s Advisory Commission…
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Third generation goes organic
Millstone family has grown vegetables and flowers along Stagecoach Rd. since 1949 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer One family has sown seeds for generations of growing in Millstone. The Restine family has toiled and produced on PJR Farm, along Stagecoach Road in Millstone, since Philip Restine purchased the land in 1949 and started growing vegetables…
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Teams needed for new volleyball tourney
Special Olympics New Jersey has announced a brand new fundraiser, Beach Bump 38, a beach volleyball tournament that takes place at Bally’s Atlantic City on Sept. 10. All beach volleyball teams, including corporate, recreational and novice teams, are invited to participate. The tournament starts at 8 a.m. and is open to all levels of play,…
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Move a flamingo flock for Allentown library
The Allentown Public Library Association has kicked off its annual summer fundraising event. For a $35 donation, the association sends its flock of pink, plastic flamingos to any local address for three days. For more information, stop in the library or call 609-259-7565.
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New Jersey Outdoor Expo seeks volunteers
The first New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25- 26 at the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, Upper Freehold Township. Volunteers are needed to offer hands-on instruction (fishing, camping, kayaking, etc.), offer visitor and information services, and to help with logistics (set up/break down, parking). The expo…
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