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February 14, 2008
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Roosevelt Public School students were allowed to play hooky on Feb. 5. The school staff and even Principal Shari Payson played hooky that day too, because it was Schoolhouse Hooky Day, an annual event sponsored by the PTA that has taken place at the school for the past five years. More...
Upper Freehold's share may be only .06 cents

The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education took its first look at the 2008- 09 budget last week and it seems especially taxing for Allentown residents. If passed as initially presented to the board at its Feb. 6 meeting, the $31.5 million budget would raise the Allentown tax rate by 13 cents ... More...

Parents offered more student info than ever before

ALLENTOWN - Gone are the days when parents wouldn't know what progress or grades their students have made until a report card came in the mail. Gone are the days when students didn't have to fully relate to their parents what classes they missed or homework assignments they have to attend to. More...


U.F. officials advised not to discuss project

UPPER FREEHOLD - Questions have surfaced regarding the preservation of a 135-acre property on Breza Road. More...


Officials uncertain if action would override alternative water option

UPPER FREEHOLD - A public hearing on an ordinance thatwould extendAqua Water Co.'s township water franchise to serve the new middle school has been carried to Feb. 21. Township officials agreed at their Feb. More...


MILLSTONE - Members of the governing body will continue to earn the same salaries that they have received for the past few years. The Township Committee passed a new salary ordinance in a 3-1 vote at its Feb. 6 meeting. For 2008, the mayor will receive $7,321 and each committee person will recei... More...


Strike one: location Strike two: Saturday use

UPPER FREEHOLD - A batting cage at the municipal complex may not come to fruition if the township does not relent on its prohibition of Saturdaymorning play. Allentown/Upper Freehold Little League (AUFLL) President David Reeder appeared before the governing body in December to ask it to consider ... More...


The Millstone Township PTO and PTSA seek donations and supplies for their third annual Ladies Night Out/Gift Auction April 4. Individuals, families, neighborhoods, community groups and businesses are encouraged to participate in the fundraising event by making contributions of goods for auction an... More...
When you think of suburban wildlife, you likely picture deer, squirrels and common birds like cardinals. In northwestern New Jersey, you can add bears. But the latest creature looking for a slice of the American dream in the 'burbs is the coyote. More...
Besides Rush, there wasn't a friendly face in the house
You have to give Gov. Jon Corzine credit for walking into the lion's den. Either he just doesn't care that so many people are furious with him, or he feels safe because of the New Jersey State Police security detail that protects him wherever he goes. More...
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Clockwise from top left: Fourth-grader Joseph Pritchard, 10, (l) portrays a wounded soldier; fourth-grader Zach Turner, 10, portrays an Irish immigrant; and fourth-grader Nick San Nicola, 9, wields a wooden revolver while portraying a soldier, during a Colonial fair at Mi... More...
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: Allentown's Matt Wilhelm (top) keeps a hold on Steinert's Jason Miller during their 171-pound bout as part of a tri-meet held at Allentown High School on Feb. 9. The tri-meet included Allentown, Steinert, and Hamilton West high schools. Right: Allentown's Taylor Mau... More...