• Preschoolers should not receive public school services

    Two weeks ago, a New Jersey 101.5 morning talk radio host was discussing how there are 51,000 children — 3 and 4 years old — who are enrolled in preschool in many of the 612 school districts in New Jersey, that each of those children would cost about $12,500 for their current year enrollment for…

  • Establish single-payer health coverage for all

    Over the past few years, I attended several town hall meetings hosted by my representative in Congress, Rush Holt (D-12). At some of the meetings, I asked Rep. Holt to co-sponsor H.R. 676, a bill to establish singlepayer health coverage for all Americans (a bill he finally cosponsored earlier this year). I was never shouted…

  • Area residents should report illegal hunting

    Hunting season is now upon us. If you see a hunter(s) illegally hunting on your property or hunting within 450 feet of your home, barn or any occupied dwelling, this is a crime and should be reported. The phone number to report illegal hunting is 609-259-2120. This number is available Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30…

  • Heads up

    PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Clockwise from top: Allentown High School’s Nicholas Tomasella (No. 2) uses his head against Steinert High School’s Ryan Hastings (No. 4) during the Sept. 15 soccer game in Allentown. Allentown’s Steven Viglianti (No.7) goes up against Steinert’s Cody Gankiewicz (No. 16) to gain control of the ball. Allentown’s Brian Bennett…

  • Malik with the golden arm

    Thomas Malik III, of Millstone, won the Golden Arm Competition during the National Tournament of Champions held Aug. 22- 28 in the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Malik, who plays for the Manalapan Flamethrowers, a U12 travel baseball team, pitched and won three games that week, including two playoff games. He batted…

  • Channel to feature H.S. sports

    Beginning this month, Cablevision is bringing MSG Varsity to the New Jersey shore. MSG Varsity includes a multi-platform suite of services, made up of a 24/7 television network, an online destination, and an interactive service — all spotlighting extracurricular activities and events at local high schools. In addition to its professional productions, MSG Varsity is…

  • School district aims for improvement

    Strengthening curriculum, communication among goals BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The school district unveiled 11 goals and 59 objectives for 2009-10 at the Sept. 14 Board of Education meeting. Superintendent of Schools Mary Anne Donahue said the Board of Education adopted the goals in July, and the administration began working on the objectives…

  • Managing editor shows lack of concern for other people

    Guest Column • Kathleen Vignolini This letter is about Managing Editor Mark Rosman’s voting dilemma in his recent column “Corzine and Christie: A Couple of Characters.” Am I to understand that Mr. Rosman wants anther political party, a third, or perhaps like Italy’s unlimited choices, that twice elected the man who controls the media? I…

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