• Mayor upset with vandalism; asks residents to report info

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Mayor Bob Kinsey is urging anyone who has information about the individuals responsible for committing vandalism at Abate Park, Charleston Spring Road, Millstone Township, to share that information with the New Jersey State Police. Kinsey made his plea at a Township Committee meeting on July 1 and reminded residents…

  • Preservationists prod town to move on church repairs

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Clarksburg Methodist Episcopal Church on Route 524 was built in 1845 and has a place on the state and national registers of historic places, but it has been in a state of disrepair for as many as five years. A tarp provides some coverage where the roof needs…

  • Farm’s open house draws 350 guests

    More than 300 people visited Fair Winds Farm in Cream Ridge on June 28 as a spotlight was placed on the standardbred industry. In top photo, Dr. Patricia Hogan speaks about her work at the Hogan Equine Clinic. Guests came from near and far and had a chance to get to know the farm’s equine…

  • Revised route for pipeline irks residents

    By REBECCA CHENG Staff Writer Township Committee members in Upper Freehold Township are encouraging residents to voice their concerns about a proposed natural gas pipeline at a public hearing to be held by the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU). At the committee’s July 9 meeting, residents who live near Province Line Road in Upper…

  • Monmouth fair offers food, fun, entertainment

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer There will be something for people of all ages to enjoy at the 41st annual Monmouth County Fair. “We are gearing up for another five days of traditional family fun, along with some new highlights,” said Karen D. Jarmusz, assistant superintendent of recreation, Monmouth County Park System. The Monmouth County…

  • Photo

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Guests of all ages stroll the grounds at the Freedom Fest State Fair on July 8. The Freedom Fest was held at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold Township. The 2015 summer fair season will continue with the arrival of the Monmouth County Fair at the East Freehold…

  • They need a special app for crying

    ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch Back in the day, finding a good hotel was nothing like it is today. After a long day of traveling, we would sit in the car and wait with great anticipation as my beloved spouse, Pat, walked into establishment after establishment. Either the hotels were fully booked and had…

  • DATEBOOK

     The Horsemen’s Association of Millstone Township will meet at 7 p.m. July 21 at the Millstone Community Center, Stagecoach Road. Anyone who has an interest in horses is invited to attend the meeting and learn about upcoming trail rides and other activities. Details: www.hamt.org.  DeBows United Methodist Church will hold Vacation Bible School…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Dogs gain play area to themselves

    HILLSBOROUGH: Dogs gain play area to themselves

    Pups make friends at Hillsborough’s new dog off-leash area in Ann Van Middlesworth Park.  Owners can play with their dogs in the open air and green grass.   Dogs can run free — if they play nice — at their own fenced-in yard within one of Hillsborough Township’s park. Township officials officially opened…

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