• Freeholder plan to cut open space tax nixed

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Mopen space tax voters supported with a recent referendum. Board of Chosen Freeholders Director Barbara McMorrow started the March 12 meeting assuring the audience that filled the courtroom and spilled out into the hall that there would be no change in the county open space tax. The meeting took place…

  • First aid basics for families

    Scouts, FAS, State Police offer free March 27 workshop BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Community children have an opportunity to learn basic first aid that could help them save a life in an emergency situation. ERIC SUCAR staff Girl Scout Olivia Bullock, 12, demonstrates the Heimlich maneuver on fellow Scout Stephanie Obusek, 11, at the…

  • U.F. to discuss open space on March 24

    The Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee will make a presentation and discuss the current draft of the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) at The Upper Freehold Township Planning Board meeting to be held 7 p.m. March 24. This meeting offers an opportunity to: • hear the update about the OSRP element of the…

  • Learn backyard composting April 18

    A backyard composting presentation will be held at Wagner Farm Sports Complex, Millstone, at 10 a.m. April 18. The Earth Machine and The Handy Composter will be available for $25 and $10, respectively. Registration is required. For more information, call 732-431-7460.

  • Workshop offers help in coping with ADHD

    The Monmouth County chapter of CHADD, an organization for children and adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, will offer parent-to-parent family training on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The seven-session interactive program will be held 6-8 p.m. March 24, 31, April 6, 20, 27 and May 5 and 12 at the Catena Elementary School media center,…

  • War stories March 19

    The Allentown-Upper Freehold Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. March 19 at the Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church Street in Allentown. After a short business meeting, Allentown resident Larry Gaylord will share his experiences as a youth in war-torn England and his journey to the United States. All are welcome.

  • Chili contest March 21

    The Allentown Recreation Commission will hold its fourth annual chili contest from 5-9 p.m. March 21 at the Allentown First Aid building, Route 526 (Waker Avenue). Contestants must preregister entries by calling 609-259-6405. The evening’s festivities will include country music and dancing, food and entertainment. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children age…

  • Science Night Live to be held March 20

    The Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School will hold Science Night Live 7- 8:30 p.m. March 20 in the school cafeteria, 27 High St., Allentown. Science Night Live is an annual event where local scientists come and do handson experiments with the children in grades K-4. Participating in this year’s event are the Lizard Guys, the…

  • Cream Ridge Winery to host Fiesta Benefit

    The Cream Ridge Winery will celebrate its 10th annual Fiesta Benefit for FANA (Foundation for the Assistance of Abandoned Children) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21. Proceeds will benefit the children who are left behind. Attendees will receive a glass of wine with their $10 admission. Children will be admitted for free. The…

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