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Ride first loop of Millstone Twp. trail system Sept. 27
They blazed a trail and now they’re going to ride it. In an effort to combat the rural and urban sprawl destroying trails that residents of Millstone enjoyed for hiking, mountain biking, jogging, cross country skiing and horseback riding, a group of concerned citizens formed the Millstone Trailblazers in 2002. The nonprofit, which is funded…
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Homeowners, U.F. at odds over water bill
Heritage Green fire hydrant use runs up $4,400 bill that no one feels obligated to pay BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Who owns the fire hydrants at the Heritage Green development, and who must pay the resulting water bills? At the Sept. 3 Upper Freehold Township Committee meeting, Chief Financial Officer Dianne Kelly said that…
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Marching band set for ‘world tour’
Redbird music to take fans through Spain, Ireland, Korea BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer This school year, the Allentown Redbird Marching Band won’t just march, it will globe-trot. Tom Russo, 15, of Millstone (r), rehearses with the saxophone section of the Allentown Redbird Marching Band during band camp Aug. 24. The 56 students participating in…
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Horse Park will host trail ride competition
The fourth annual Judged Trail Ride will be held Sept. 13 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown. Riders will be judged on their skill and ability to guide their horses on a two-five mile course with natural obstacles, such as a bridge, water, hills, logs, gates and mailboxes. During the untimed ride,…
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Wine tasting at school
The Sunset Hill School of Wine, 658 Etra Road, has open house/wine tasting events scheduled noon-3 p.m. Sept. 12-13, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 16, noon-3 p.m. Sept. 19-20, and 7-9 p.m. Sept. 23. For more information about the school or the new winemaking season, visit www.schoolofwine.org.
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Bird watching at lake
Bird watchers, ages 15 and older, are invited on a walk of Perrineville Lake Park to look for fall migrants. A naturalist will accompany the walk, which is intended for beginners as well as experienced birders. Binoculars will be available, but attendees can bring their own. The session is scheduled 9-11 a.m. Sept. 17. The…
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Walk for Farm Animals on Sept. 20
Farm Sanctuary, an animal protection organization, is hosting a Walk for Farm Animals Sept. 20 in Princeton. Registration will begin at 2:30 p.m. and the walk will start at 3 p.m. Farm Sanctuary sponsors walks to raise awareness about animal-welfare issues associated with factory farming. Funds from the walk will help raise funds to support…
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Cream Ridge resident wins $2K scholarship
For the thirtieth consecutive year the Freehold Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors has awarded scholarships to area college students majoring in a field related to the conservation of our natural resources. The Neal Munch, Mac Clark and Bill Schauer Scholarships are named to honor their years of dedicated and distinguished service to Freehold Soil…
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Cornbread contest at Historic Walnford
Who bakes the best cornbread in Monmouth County? A panel of experts and visitors will decide during the Monmouth County Park System’s first-ever cornbread contest. The event will be held 1-3 p.m. Sept. 19. Contestants must bake two batches of cornbread, one for show and one for tasting, and bring them to Historic Walnford on…
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