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See the lion dance
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will perform “Dragon’s Tale” at the Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC) at 3 p.m. on Feb. 28. MILLSTONE — Just in time for the Chinese New Year, the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center (MPAC) will present “Dragon’s Tale.” “Dragon’s Tale” consists of a series of dances inspired by Chinese festivals…
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Grassroots lobby hopes to save N.J. horse industry
Casino supplement to racetracks will end this year BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12) paid a visit to discuss the latest developments regarding gaming and horse racing in New Jersey. Beck attended the Feb. 3 Township Committee meeting. She said that this is the last year of an agreement…
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Cabaret night takes place of Cupid’s Ball
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — This February, the local education foundation has put its faith in cabaret over cupid. “A Night at the Cabaret” will replace the “Cupid’s Ball” as the Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence MTFEE)’s first fundraising event of the year. The event will help the MTFEE provide grant funding…
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Fire hydrant water bills remain unpaid
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The township attorney disagrees with a local attorney representing a homeowners association as to who should pay water bills for Heritage Green fire hydrants. Chris Florio, an attorney who serves on the homeowners association board of Heritage Green, attended the Feb. 4 Township Committee meeting. He said…
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Upstream battle for new swim team
BOE tables discussion of adding new sport in light of current budget woes BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Some Redbirds would like to swim. A recent survey of current and incoming Allentown High School students showed over 40 students having an interest in the school developing a swim team. The results of the…
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New program would help improve student literacy
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — First-graders with reading difficulties will be given extra attention under a new program at the primary school. At the Jan. 25 Board of Education meeting, primary school Principal Gina Villani and reading specialist Stephanie Dunk gave a presentation about the Response to Intervention (RTI) program. Dunk said that each…
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Storage facility developer asks to pay less cash up front
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The governing body does not want to set a precedent by allowing a developer to forgo paying 10 percent of a performance bond in cash. Yong Sim appeared before the Feb. 4 meeting to ask the township not to hold over $100,000 in cash for his development…
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Mothers form a network of support
Chapter of international club forms for Upper Freehold and Allentown mothers BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Local stay-at-home moms are leaving their houses, making new friends and finding playmates for their children. Top: Mothers and their children play together during a meeting of the Upper Freehold/Allentown MOMS Club in Allentown on Feb. 3. Bottom left:…
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District mat tourney next for Allentown
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Taylor Maul looks for even better things for the weeks ahead after finishing out of a state place-winning position last season for Allentown High School’s wrestling team.Maul, a junior, is part of a young nucleus with high expectations in the District 25 tournament that runs Feb. 19-20 at Rancocas Valley…
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