• The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living awarded for top level quality

    BACK TO BUSINESS The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living earned Tier Four Quality Recognition, the highest level of recognition from the American Health Care Association (AHCA), for quality and excellence in all categories assessed, including staff stability and customer satisfaction. The Orchards at Bartley was one of seven healthcare facilities in the state of New…

  • Parents state displeasure with looming pupil exam

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — More than 200 parents and educators from around the state filled the Jackson Liberty High School auditorium to vent their concerns about the type and volume of tests to which students in New Jersey are being subjected on an annual basis. The Jan. 29 public hearing was held…

  • Parents, pupils turn out for computer code event

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — More than 100 students and parents became participants in a growing event when they attended “An Hour of Code” at the Millstone Township Elementary School. The children and adults were given a chance to do computer coding, regardless of whether their level was beginner or expert. Code.com was responsible…

  • Brookdale Community College board OKs tuition increase

    The Brookdale Community College board of trustees voted on Jan. 29 to approve a 3.4 percent tuition increase at the college for the 2015-16 school year. For a full-time student taking 30 credits per year, the change would mean an increase of nearly $149. The $4-per-credit increase, effective on July 1, will pair with a…

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    FRANK GALIPO Gianna Crassullo, 8, left, and Gabriella Summer, 8, have fun on a bouncy slide during the PTO Student Carnival at the Millstone Township Primary School on Jan. 23.

  • Many questions surround the PARCC test

    I am writing in response to Managing Editor Mark Rosman’s recent column, “Attention Must Be Paid to Parents’ Views on Testing.” What Howell K-8 School District Superintendent of Schools Joseph Isola neglects to mention is that there are significant concerns with the PARCC test and with Pearson, the corporation responsible for creating the PARCC test…

  • Yoga classes offered in Upper Freehold

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Faith Miller UPPER FREEHOLD — Several equestriennes in Cream Ridge have been trading in their saddles for yoga mats and practicing ways of channeling positive emotions with classes offered at a business in town. Rick’s Saddle Shop, 282 Route 539, has introduced yoga classes for all levels on Saturday…

  • Parents honor late son by helping young musicians

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Guitarist Sean Hurwitz of Smash Mouth has donated two guitars to The Project Matters, an organization that seeks to put instruments into the hands of young musicians. Accepting the donation from Hurwitz is The Project Matters founder Karen High. Bill and Karen High lost their 19-yearold son Benjamin in…

  • Assessment initiative detailed

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Monmouth County Tax Administrator Matthew Clark provided Millstone Township residents and Township Committee members with an explanation of the county’s property assessment program during a presentation at the Jan. 21 meeting of the governing body. The property assessment program was mandated through state legislation. Township officials said they did not wish…

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