• Rebuilt visitor center to hold open house

    BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer It has been more than three years since a fire destroyed the historic mansion at Thompson Park in the Lincroft section of Middletown and the new visitor center The architecture of the new Visitor Center at Thompson Park is similar to that of the original building destroyed by fire. is…

  • Smaller DPW staff prompts cut in recycling center hours

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — To balance its budget, the governing body has already laid off employees and closed all but emergency services on Fridays. Now, the recycling center behind the municipal building will be open only twice a week — on Saturdays and Mondays. The new schedule will begin June 15.…

  • Plaintiff lauds ruling on govt. records requests

    T he Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court ruled on May 21 that people requesting access to government records under New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA) are not required to obtain, fill out or submit government agencies’ official request forms. To be valid, the request need only be in writing, including letters,…

  • Historic Walnford to host gristmill demos

    Experience the ups and downs, rumble and shake of the operating 19th century gristmill at Historic Walnford in Crosswicks Creek Park, Upper Freehold, 1-4 p.m. on weekends through November. Visitors will have the opportunity to see how corn was processed in the late 1800s. Open year-round, Historic Walnford showcases over 200 years of social, technological…

  • Photography entries sought

    Individuals who are passionate about photography can showcase their photography skills at the 2009 Monmouth County Fair in Freehold Township. The theme of this year’s amateur photography competition is “Scenic Images in Monmouth County.” From the lush beauty of Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown to the elegant landscape of Historic Walnford in Upper Freehold Township,…

  • Princeton Nurseries deal takes another step forward

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The preservation of the Princeton Nurseries property came one step further to fruition when the Township Committee unanimously passed a resolution at its June 4 meeting approving and endorsing the acquisition of development by the State Agricultural Development Committee (SADC). Princeton Nurseries is the largest landowner in…

  • Tea party set for July 4

    All citizens are being invited to John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park in Jackson for a July 4 “Don’t Tread on Me” tea party. According to a press release from the Jackson Tea Party, the rally will take place at the park on Kierych Memorial Drive, just south of South Cooks Bridge Road, from noon…

  • Uncontested primaries fail to bring out the vote

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Turnouts were low in local towns holding uncontested primary elections June 2. A total of 105 people voted in Roosevelt, with 55 voting for Democratic newcomer Thomas Curry, who is running for the seat currently held by Bob Silverstein, and 46 voting for incumbent Arlene Stinson, who is seeking her…

  • Volunteers needed to tutor literacy, ESL

    Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County seeks volunteer tutors to teach basic literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) to residents in Monmouth County. Training classes for tutor certification will start June 22. For information, call 732-571-0209.

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