• New legislation would increase track purses

    Abill aimed at increasing purses at racetracks in New Jersey passed out of the Assembly committee. The piece of legislation, sponsored in the general Assembly by District 12 Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande and Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon, permits a reduction in the minimum number of racing dates at two racetracks. The bill passed out of the Assembly…

  • Public chimes in on Millstone’s school budget situation

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Members of the public voiced how they would like their elected officials to proceed with the defeated school budget at the May 5 Township Committee meeting. Mayor Nancy Grbelja said the committee would make a final decision on a total budget and supporting tax levy by May 10. While…

  • Suicide prevention bill a tribute to local veteran

    BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer After two combat tours in Iraq, Coleman Bean of East Brunswick sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but he did not receive the support that is in place for many returning veterans. Sgt. Coleman Bean Bean was a member of the U.S. Army’s Individual Ready Reserve, with which he…

  • Former mayor wants land rezoned for 3-acre lots

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — A former mayor told the Township Committee he is about to be evicted from the house he has occupied since 1951, and asked the governing body to reinstate 3- acre zoning on his farmland. At the May 5 meeting, William McNeill, who was mayor in 1969-70, asked the governing…

  • Millstone BOE reorganizes

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Tom Foley will again serve as the Board of Education president this year. The board unanimously voted for Foley to maintain the position during the May 3 reorganization meeting. Board member Brad Winfree nominated Foley for president. T he board also unanimously voted for David DePinho to serve…

  • 1,500 pounds lighter after stream cleanup

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The town pulled more trash out of the watershed than any other municipality participating in the fourth annual cleanup. Millstone volunteers teamed up with Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association representatives to haul more than 1,500 pounds of trash away from stream crossings during the association’s fourth annual Stream Cleanup…

  • UFRSD board reorganizes

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Lisa Herzer and Joseph Stampe have switched roles on the Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education. Herzer, nominated by Stampe, accepted the board’s unanimous vote to serve as president this year. Stampe, nominated by Herzer, accepted the unanimous vote to serve as vice president this year at the…

  • Pennsylvania rider now Jersey Fresh

    Jennie Brannigan wins CCI two-star at Horse Park Ayoung woman who teaches at a local barn won the CCI two-star division of the Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event at the Horse Park of New Jersey. Top: Phillip Dutton rides True Luck in the show jumping contest during the Jersey Fresh at the Horse Park of New…

  • Officials urge BOE to reopen MTEA contract

    Current three-year agreement increases salaries 10.25 percent BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Members of the governing body chastised the Board of Education for ratifying a new contract on March 15 with the Millstone Township EducationAssociation (MTEA), the union representing teachers and staff. At the May 5 Township Committee meeting, Committeeman Fiore Masci said the governing body…

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