Tag: Upper Freehold Township
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A mystery in the woods of Upper Freehold Township – the Old Lincoln House
By Thomas K. Robbins Vegetarians be warned. The following column contains foods which you may find alarming and offensive. Foods like blood and liverwurst, sausages, bologna and pork. These dishes were on the menu at the Old Lincoln House that was located at the entrance to the Ye Olde Robbins Burial Place in Upper Freehold…
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Millstone-Roosevelt 10U softball team wins state championship
There was no stopping the Millstone-Roosevelt Little League’s 10U travel softball team this summer when it began its quest to qualify for the New Jersey Little League State Softball Tournament. Millstone-Roosevelt advanced to the state tournament by going 6-0 during the District 12 and Section III tournaments. Once the team reached the state tournament, Millstone-Roosevelt…
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Robert Abrams, former town official, was advocate for Upper Freehold’s rural beauty
UPPER FREEHOLD – Robert Abrams, who served the municipality of Upper Freehold Township for two decades on the Township Committee, has died. Abrams, 88, died on July 9 of congestive heart failure, according to an obituary posted online by the Peppler Funeral Home, Allentown. Abrams, who was born in Newark, had been a resident of…
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Upper Freehold Regional school officials mourn passing of former superintendent
Parents, students, teachers, administrators and staff members in the Upper Freehold Regional School District are mourning the passing of the veteran educator who led the district for more than a decade. Richard Fitzpatrick, 74, died on June 12. Fitzpatrick had a long career in education that included his position as the superintendent of schools in…
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Allentown lacrosse coach proud of team’s effort during 2021 campaign
ALLENTOWN – Playing lacrosse during the spring of 2021 was something Allentown High School girls lacrosse coach Jen Garavente and her players did not take lightly. After losing the 2020 season during the coronavirus pandemic, Garavente and her players made sure they took advantage of every moment they had on the field this year. “We…
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Township Committee members adopt 2021 municipal budget in Upper Freehold
UPPER FREEHOLD – The Township Committee has adopted a $6 million budget to fund the operation of Upper Freehold Township this year. The budget, which was adopted May 20, will be supported by the collection of $3.29 million in taxes from Upper Freehold’s residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue includes the appropriation of $3.53…
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Upper Freehold Regional school board adopts $43M budget for 2021-22
Members of the Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education have adopted a $43.1 million budget that will fund the operation of the district during the 2021-22 school year. Property owners in Allentown and Upper Freehold Township will be asked to pay a $28.1 million local tax levy to support the budget. The budget,…
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Upper Freehold officials amend ordinances dealing with marijuana
UPPER FREEHOLD – Ordinances that ban the production and sale of marijuana in Upper Freehold Township have been amended by the Township Committee to maintain the municipal ban while coming into compliance with a state law that legalizes the use of the drug. During a meeting on May 6, committee members adopted two ordinances which…
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Community rallies with support after Upper Freehold family loses home in fire
UPPER FREEHOLD – After losing their home to a fire, an Upper Freehold Township family that includes two staff members and one student in the Upper Freehold Regional School District is receiving assistance from the community. Firefighters employed by the Hope Fire Company, which serves Upper Freehold Township and Allentown, reported they responded to a…