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Campground owner asks for boost to 180-day stays
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A campground owner in Upper Freehold Township is asking municipal officials to change an ordinance that limits the amount of time an individual may stay at the facility. Anthony Alves, who owns the Crystal Springs Wilderness Lodge and RV resort, Route 537, is requesting the existing…
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Students’ creativity put to test at camp
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — It remains to be seen whether Camp Invention will produce a famous product or inventor, but more than 83 inspired campers gathered recently at the Millstone Township Primary School to experience the program that was held from Aug. 4-7. Camp Director Michelle Falanga said “everyone was busy” at camp.…
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Appreciation day set at Rick’s Saddle Shop
UPPER FREEHOLD — Rick’s Saddle Shop, 282 Route 539, Cream Ridge, will hold its 21st annual Customer Appreciation and 2014 Purina Check-R-Board Day on Aug. 23. Attendees can register for a chance to win more than $2,000 worth of prizes, games, food and more. Every customer who walks through the door that day will receive…
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4-H ambassador excited to promote organization
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak of Millstone was named a 2014 Monmouth County 4-H Ambassador at the Monmouth County Fair. MILLSTONE — Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak, a sophomore in the Animal and Agricultural Science Program at Allentown High School, was honored recently to be named a 2014 Monmouth County 4-H Ambassador. Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian…
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Upper Freehold Township seeks COAH attorney
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Upper Freehold officials are looking to hire an attorney who will advise and work with the township on issues related to affordable housing. At a recent meeting of the Township Committee, officials issued a request for proposals (RFP) from attorneys who are interested in filling the position of Upper…
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Trip to Space Camp inspires young man
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Aidan Saxton, 10, of Millstone Township, spent part of his summer vacation at Space Camp in Alabama. Aidan enjoyed the activities that taught the campers about the various aspects of a space mission. When Aidan Saxton returns to the Millstone Township Elementary School in September, he is likely to have some…
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Schools test out tech programs
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Many school districts this year will seek to modernize an aging educational system and improve the learning process by allowing students to use their personal tech gadgets as classroom tools. The move is part of a growing trend to make devices like laptops, smartphones and tablets part of the curriculum.…
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Revitalization project to begin in Allentown
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The initial phase of a planned overhaul of Allentown’s downtown district received its first major push forward in months when the Borough Council adopted a $950,000 bond ordinance that will help fund the revitalization project. Officials estimated the total cost of the first phase to be $1.4 million and said…
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Kepich sisters show how to ride the waves at surf school
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Millstone Township residents Kim and Jill Klepich run their Surfing the Dream camp for surfers in Lavallette. This is the fourth summer that the two graduates of Allentown High School have been giving surf lessons and teaching ocean safety. See story, page 20. The waves are great and the weather has…
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