A grandmother's past worthy of N.J.'s future Gov. Corzine recognizes Millstone teen and family at Hall of Fame ceremony BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       New Jersey's younger generation has committed itself to paying homage to those citizens who have left an indelible mark during their lifetimes. In the hope of creating a source of learning and inspiration for all New Jersey children now and in the future, the state has founded a New Jersey Hall o... More ... U.F. master plan changes expected by year's end Public hearing on proposed draft scheduled for Dec. 13 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       After almost three years of debate, the Upper Freehold Planning Board will hold a public hearing on and possibly vote to change the master plan Dec. 13. One aspect of the changes to the plan that regulates land use in the community remained unsolved at the board's Nov. 27 meeting. More ... Kindness of many makes Wishing Place possible Community heralds start of construction on Make-A-Wish building BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Children living with serious illnesses joined volunteers and local officials at a ceremony last week marking the start of construction on the Make-AWish Foundation's New Jersey headquarters. Tom Weatherall, president and CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey, hosted the event, which wa... More ... New building may go up next to Kubiak Electric Office and retail space may go up along Old York Road BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - A new commercial building may soon abut the easterly bypass. The township's Planning Board granted the project preliminary approval at its Nov. 27 meeting. Board member David Reed recused himself from voting on the matter, since he owns property within 200 feet of the project s... More ... Ballgame to be 'snow' much fun Winter softball game to raise money for UFRSD programs       ALLENTOWN - Locals are already doing a "snow" dance, hoping for the white stuff to fall specifically for Feb. 9 of next year. After all, how much fun could a softball game in the dead of winter be without snow? The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation has planned its first "Sno-Ball" So... More ... Business not conducted as usual in U.F. BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - The township's governing body has not done much governing lately. Over the past decade, the governing body rarely has had to cancel Township Committee meetings due to lack of a quorum. However, for the first time in recent history, the township has had to cancel two consecutive ... More ... Millstone businessman supports 9/11 workers Peter Grandich urges community to help sick, dying responders       MILLSTONE - Around the holidays, it's not unusual for people to get the urge to give to a worthy cause. When Millstone's Peter Grandich took a few moments this holiday season to reflect on all he has been blessed with, he, too, felt the desire to help others who are less fortunate. More ... Most crown winners hail from New Jersey Cream Ridge farm plays part in 2007 Breeders Crown legacy       What came down to the Breeders Crown began in the stallion barns of New Jersey. Five of the eight winners of the $4.7 million Breeders Crown Finals on Nov. 24 at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford are New Jersey-sired and a sixth, Southwind Serena, was bred in New Jersey, according to a Meadowlan... More ... National emblem      PHOTO COURTESY OF JAKE CALVITTI A bald eagle landed to feed in a farm field on Walnford Road in Upper Freehold Nov. 30. Open spaces are critical to raptor migration routes. More ... Panel to examine Route 33 traffic near Village location BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - The Township Committee has appointed members to an ad hoc transportation committee that has been given the task of studying proposals that support access for motorists from Route 33 into the site of The Village at Manalapan retail center. More ... Postmasters: Send military mail out early this season       The United States Postal Service expects to handle more than 20 million pounds of military mail this holiday season. More ... How Millstone makes appointments may change Township Committee scheduled to discuss fair and open process BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - The township is considering adopting a policy to garner appointees to municipal positions through a more public process. Committeeman Elias Abilheira said that he would like to see Millstone adopt an ordinance regarding a more fair and open appointment process. He presented the Towns... More ... Giving tree will help local animal shelters       Animal lovers can share the holiday spirit this month with homeless dogs and cats by donating food, toys and treats through Best Friends Pet Care's seventh annual Angel Tree campaign. Best Friends Pet Care in Marlboro and Shrewsbury created the Angel Tree program to collect and donate pet supplie... More ...