• Q&A

    Teen precaution with Sharon Peters Q: During our family summer vacation to Washington, D.C. this year, we kept seeing cars with big yellow signs on the back saying, “New Driver. Be Patient.” I loved those signs. Our oldest will get her license early next year, and it would be great to have this on our…

  • ARE WE THERE YET

    She’s working that poor child to death Lori Clinch He is 6 feet tall, thin as a rail and has blond hair that curls up around his face. When he was little, I called him Sunshine because there was a light around him that seemed to glow from within. I’m quite sure that I’m not…

  • A home that makes the grade

    Most people pony up to live in a good school district; a new report identifies neighborhoods where education comes at a more reasonable price By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features A recent analysis by real estate website Redfin.com shows that homes located in above average school districts have higher value. That’s no surprise; with the cost…

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    Farrington Lake, East Brunswick. MIKE HEILBRONN

  • Support the Shoreline Heart Walk on Nov. 3

    A fter a rough pregnancy, I gave birth to a healthy boy we named Ryan last year. I was 35 and ready to face the crazy world of newborns — baby giggles, late-night feedings and changing diapers. Instead I was battling for my life instead of learning the ropes of being a new mom. I…

  • Council plans arts, crafts show Dec. 7

    The Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) is inviting artists and crafters to participate in its first arts and crafts show on Dec. 7. The Freehold Borough Arts and Crafts Show will be held in the education building of the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main St., Freehold, from noon to 5 p.m. FBAC…

  • Officials pursuing parcel as possible recreation site

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — A plan to convert a 2.86-acre parcel on North Main Street between Broad and Church streets into a recreation area is being touted by officials as a win for the borough. The project is in its very early stages, according to Mayor Stuart Fierstein. According to the plan,…

  • Curriculum director for 2 districts leaving for top post in Princeton

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent All in all, Stephen C. Cochrane, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for the Millstone Township and Upper Freehold Regional school districts, sought to make a difference in the lives of children and families through leadership. Two local administrators said their school districts will miss Cochrane when he becomes superintendent of…

  • Millstone resident croons with the best

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Lou Orrichio Even though Frank Sinatra is no longer alive, his legacy and memory live on through people like Lou Orrichio of Millstone Township. Orrichio is among a select group of performers who have been invited to take part in the “Sinatra Birthday Bash,” a musical tribute to the legendary…

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