• Carbon monoxide alarm evacuates animal hospital

    Seven occupants and firefighters treated for exposure The Millstone Township Fire Department has responded to a high number of carbon monoxide alarms this year, most involving the improper use of portable generators. Most recently, at 7:35 a.m. May 16, the fire department and Millstone Township First Aid Squad were dispatched to 34 Trenton Lakewood Road…

  • Millstone to cut municipal spending by almost $478K

    Positions eliminated; staff hours reduced; all departments’ spending decreased BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Township Administrator James Pickering described the 2010 municipal budget as challenging, but prudent and fiscally responsible. Pickering presented the proposed spending plan at the May 19 Township Committee meeting. A public hearing will be held on June 16. The 2010…

  • Students get a leg up on the career path

    Middle school hosts Miss N.J., other professionals on Career Day BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Manifold career paths spread out before Millstone’s youth, and the middle school hopes to offer a leg up. Top: Amy Quinn, a nonprofit lawyer, talks with eighth-grade students at Millstone Township Middle School about the process of becoming a lawyer…

  • U.F. budget down, taxes up due to net value drop

    Average homeowner can expect to pay $56 increase BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Although the Upper Freehold municipal budget will decrease 7 percent, the tax levy will increase 10 percent in 2010- 11. The township’s net value dropped 4 percent in the past year, which will impact property taxes. The Township Committee introduced the municipal spending…

  • Millstone School District to appeal $1.2M budget cut

    Twp. blames budget crisis on union contract struck before district knew state aid figures BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Board of Education has rejected the Millstone Township Committee’s decision to reduce the proposed tax levy in support of the new school budget by over $1.2 million. The board unanimously voted May 18 to appeal…

  • Photo

    Guests gather around the artwork by area residents on display at the Assifa Space in Roosevelt on May 22. The historic town of Roosevelt, in conjunction with the Roosevelt Arts Project, presented the exhibition. For more photos see page 24. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • CAMP offers art, music with a spiritual focus

    Talent shouldn’t take the summer off. The Christian Arts and Music Program (CAMP) will start in July at Hamilton Square Presbyterian Church, 3550 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Sponsored by the Community Christian Choir, an ecumenical ministry, CAMP will feature Meg McMennamin of Crosswicks Dance; Holly Koblish, teacher of the year in Upper Freehold; and Pat…

  • auditions•••

    The Heart of New Jersey Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, invites all women who are interested in singing to visit the award-winning chorus any Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of singing and camaraderie. There are openings in all voice parts. For information, call Ellen, 732-616- 7929, or Audra, 732-239-5052, or visit the website, www.honj.org.…

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