• Upper Freehold budget to increase average tax bill by $93

    Two-cent tax-levy increase compensates for reduction in other revenues BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Ahouse assessed at the Upper Freehold Township average of $492,900 will see its tax bill increase a total of $700 this year. The township just passed a municipal budget that would increase the average homeowner’s taxes just under 2 cents per $100…

  • Learning from seedlings’ unfurling

    Gardening helps teach students responsibility and respect, as well as the life cycle BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Aliving classroom at Roosevelt Public School helps students learn to appreciate, embrace and protect their environment. Kindergartners William Davila (l-r) Amanda LaRossa and Tiana Ramirez receive an informational tour of the butterfly garden at Roosevelt Public School…

  • Glee Club Camp registration now open

    Children ages 10 and up who have imagined themselves singing in a choir, dancing to “dream sequence,” jammin’ with a rock band, or acting on the stage might want to consider joining Glee Club summer camp. Glee Club Camp, part of Millstone Township’s Summer Community Education program in collaboration with Cornerstone Music Studios of Millstone…

  • Golf outing benefits New Jersey horsemen

    The annual mid-summer golf outing to benefit New Jersey horsemen will take place July 12. The event will take place at Gambler Ridge Golf Course in Upper Freehold. The money raised through the golf tournament supports the New Jersey Standardbred Horsemen’s Benevolent Fund. For more information, visit www.sboanj.com.

  • Freedom Fest Fair to host blood drive

    The Freedom Fest State Fair will host the Central Jersey Blood Center blood drive from 5 to 9 p.m. July 6 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524, Allentown-Clarksburg Road, Allentown. All donors will receive one free admission pass good for any day of the fair. Donors must present a signature ID,…

  • Reunion committee seeks volunteers

    Allentown High School 50+ Reunion Committee invites all Allentown High School graduates to attend the committee meetings held at the Garden State Diner, Route 537 and Georgetown Road, Wrightstown. Lunch starts at noon followed by the meeting. The class of 1960 will be welcomed this year. Meeting dates are June 25 and Aug. 20. Call…

  • Used-clothing drive slated for June 27

    The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone will hold its annual clothing drive 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27. The event will take place in the church parking lot at 211 Millstone Road in the Perrineville section of Millstone. Needed are wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, linens (bedding, curtains, towels), stuffed animals and…

  • Vacation Bible school slated for June 28-30

    The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone will hold vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon June 28-30. Classes will be available for all children entering kindergarten through sixth grade and is open to church members and friends in the community. Music, crafts, games stories and snacks will be provided daily. The registration fee is…

  • Environment photos sought for contest

    Freehold Soil Conservation District (SCD) is looking for photographers to capture subjects promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Wildlife, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, waterscapes, and conservation practices are all suitable subjects. The photo contest prizes are $200 for first place, $100 for second place and $75…

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