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February 1, 2007
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U.F. still seeks ratables for Breza Road property
Officials plan to meet with landowner about various uses
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
UPPER FREEHOLD - The Planning Board discussed the future of the Commerce Park overlay on a Breza Road tract at its Jan. 23 meeting. Last year, the New York City-based Rockefeller Group proposed putting 1.8 million square feet of warehouse space on the 254-acre site. The application... More...
Ditch Witch welcome in Millstone Township
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The Ditch Witch franchise that has been located in the Manalapan section of Route 33 for more than 30 years will now be able to move into Millstone. The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously voted at its Jan. More...

Roosevelt's water tower has met its final days
Borough may have to spend between $575K and $600K
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - The borough's water tower, which is about as old as the town, needs to be replaced. Borough Engineer Carmela Roberts discussed the town's water tower issues at the Borough Council's Jan. 22 meeting. More...


Judge decides not to toss 2004 referendum results
Petitioner still believes school district will have to hold another vote
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN- The state has dismissed a petition challenging the Upper Freehold Regional School District's 2004 referendum. Administrative Law Judge Joseph F. Martone, of the state of New Jersey's Office of Administrative Law in Trenton, on Jan. 16 granted a motion by the Upper Freeho... More...


Master plan changes could hinder creation of farmettes
U.F. still pitching village centers, density transfers, downzoning
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Township Planner Mark Remsa presented a rough draft of the new land use element of the master plan last week. There was no public comment portion at the Jan. 23 Planning Board meeting regarding the suggested zoning changes. Chairman Richard Stern said there will be... More...


U.F. awarded $7,000 grant for planning study

UPPER FREEHOLD - The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) has awarded Upper Freehold Township a $7,000 matching grant to conduct a septic capacity and groundwater supply analysis. ANJEC, an organization with a mission to preserve and protect the environment, awar... More...


Rabid coyote found in neighboring county

The Monmouth County Health Department wants area residents to know that a coyote discovered wandering around in a neighboring county tested positive for rabies. The State Public Health and Environmental Laboratories Rabies Laboratory confirmed on Jan. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Community Bulletin Board
Registration for kids' music classes begins A new session of Kindermusik classes at the Allentown Methodist Church in Allentown will begin in late January and early February. Classes will be offered at a variety of times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. More...
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 Letters
•Board of Education seeking another $10 million
Well, the Board of "Incompetent" Education in Upper Freehold has proven again how incompetent it is. Now they are going to ask us for another $10 million for a middle school that is over budget, and they have not even put a shovel into the dirt. The board wants us to say yes to $10 million mo... More...
•'Caring' is used ad nauseam at school board gatherings
•Compassion, generosity greatly appreciated
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 Editorials
•Super Bowl players have roots in county
Talk about having a rooting interest in the Super Bowl this week - western Monmouth County has not one, but two local players in the game who will compete for the NFL championship. Dan Klecko and Darrell Reid have earned their roster spots with the Indianapolis Colts through hard work,... More...
• Coda
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 Schools
•School district not sure about asking voters again
ALLENTOWN - The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education is still undecided about holding another referendum for the construction of the new middle school. The board was not expected to make a decision regarding a new referendum until Jan. 31 at the earliest, which was a day after ... More...
•Some oppose plan to move graduation
•Board of Ed. candidate kits available in Millstone
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 Sports
•Raiders bring ice hockey to Freehold District
Team plays games at Wall Sports Arena
Athletic programs can take years to develop. In the case of the Freehold Regional Independent High School Ice Hockey team, the Raiders, they are on the fast track. More...
•U.F. honors its young athletes' accomplishments
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 Business
•Business Briefs
The Karate Dojo, a new martial arts school in the Jackson Crossings shopping plaza at 21 South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson, will host a grand opening celebration Feb. 10. Starting at 11 a.m., residents and their families will be able to meet the staff and current students, view self-defense d... More...
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