An invitation into the hidden gardens of Allentown Garden club will hold tour of eight lush sanctuaries on June 2 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       White irises launch and purple alliums burst like fireworks into the sky over a stout Japanese maple seemingly meditating on waves of prickly cactus. This living, colorful dance performs every spring and summer under the direction of Terry Brown, who keeps the garden at his Allentow... More ...      JEFF GRANIT staff Allentown resident Terry Brown talks about gardening in his home garden, which will be featured in the Allentown Garden Club's upcoming garden tour. More ... Ed foundation bumps comedian off bill Jokes may not have been suitable for event supporting schools BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - The comedian who was originally scheduled to appear at a fundraiser to help the school district was no laughing matter to one resident. More ... Clergy association hosts forum on death penalty       FREEHOLD - On the same day that the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to change the death penalty to life without the possibility of parole in New Jersey, the Freehold Clergy Association presented an update on New Jersey's death penalty by two men with direct experience w... More ... Parent puts issue with board member to rest Petition did not get enough signatures to support recall BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - Howard Krieger will remain a member of the Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education, despite allegedly having used a racial slur and curse words against a parent. Krieger allegedly called Dr. Arun Singh an "[expletive] dothead" at the Feb. 7 board meet... More ... May 2007 - Bring cachet to the flowerpot       Go tti K elley Green Scene A gardener's Mecca is indeed the time in spring and early summer when pale leaves break through the soil and you envision carpets of color soon to appear. On my way to the garden beds, armed with a wheelbarrow, shovel and clippers, robins wait patien... More ... Flamingos will invade this summer       ALLENTOWN - The Allentown Public Library expects an unusual infestation of pink flamingos in the vicinity beginning June 1. While such flocks are common near the equator, it is unusual for them to venture this far north. More ... U.F. still seeks input on master plan revisions Mayor considers planning an emotional issue for officials BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Proper planning requires more than just making zoning changes on a township map. The township's Economic Development Committee (EDC) presented that opinion among others with regard to the current state of Upper Freehold's master plan at the May 17 Township Committe... More ... Roosevelt's lone liquor license remains inactive Former deli owners still own license but will have to pay $172 more this year       ROOSEVELT - Although the borough's only liquor license is inactive, the Borough Council has unanimously agreed to raise its annual fee by 20 percent. More ... Roosevelt starts cleanup of Route 571 gas station Borough will remove tanks and stabilize dilapidated building BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ROOSEVELT - The tanks at the borough-owned gas station on Route 571 are being removed this week at a cost of $20,730. Borough Administrator William Schmeling said that T. Slack Environmental Co., of Kenilworth, is doing the work. Further work on the site might be required if the re... More ... Millstone invests in its public works department Township Committee approves $550,000 budget for DPW BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Mayor Nancy Grbelja proclaimed May 20-27 National Public Works Week and helped issue more than half a million dollars to the township's Department of Public Works (DPW) last week. More ... Millstone's M&M Manor under new management Family that previously owned facility will stay in assisted living business BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - The family that has provided comprehensive health care to those in need at M&M Manor for nearly 40 years has passed the torch. Delphine Moore and her sister, the late Pauline Messer, owned the manor - which is located in the Perrineville section of Millstone Township -... More ... Consolidation of ZIP codes nears completion Once finished, residents can change their mailing addresses permanently BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - For the first time ever, all residents will soon have the option of using Millstone Township as their mailing address. Joseph Procida, a growth manager for the United States Postal Service (USPS), appeared before the Township Committee at its May 16 meeting. More ... ReRun announces sale of Moneighs on eBay       With the second leg of the Triple Crown fast approaching, ReRun's selection of Moneighs by classic contenders and champions has been placed on eBay. More ... Reviving the lost art of good manners Teaching etiquette in an age of e-mailsand texting BY KATHY HALL Correspondent       For etiquette expert Laurajane Wikoff, good manners are more than knowing the proper use of a dinner napkin. They are an antidote to the stresses of today's hectic, computer-focused lifestyle and a crucial component of social, interpersonal and business success. More ... Residents complain about basketball in the street Nine hoops facing borough roads may have to go BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ROOSEVELT - A neighbor criticized activities at the Homestead Lane yeshiva during the May 14 Borough Council meeting. Melissa Branco, who lives on Homestead Lane, told the council that two basketball hoops have been placed on the town's right of way in front of Congregation Anshei... More ... Memorial Day parade scheduled for May 28 Ceremony at township memorial to feature National Guard member       MILLSTONE - "Honoring Their Sacrifice" is the theme for Millstone Township's 2007 Memorial Day parade. Millstone's annual Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 28. The event will start at 10 a.m., rain or shine, according to a press release from the Millstone Township Vetera... More ... Town may ban certain activities at memorial BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - The chairman of the Millstone Township Veterans Memorial Council has asked the governing body to prohibit certain demonstrations at the veterans memorial. At the May 16 Township Committee meeting, Richard Brody said the language in the proposed ordinance that would ban ce... More ...