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July 24, 2008
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The buzz about honeybees
Threatened state insect necessary for ecosystem and agriculture
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer
They thrived with the dinosaurs, ancient Egyptians and even New Jerseyans for a while, but honeybees now face numerous threats to their survival. If the insects ever become extinct, society wouldn't just miss them for the sweet and viscous honey they produce, because they are important pollinator... More...
Millstone joins other towns in COAH lawsuit
Rural community faces having to build 175 more affordable units
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Nineteen municipalities in the state, including Millstone Township, have filed an appeal challenging the new Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) regulations published on June 2. The group has retained Stuart R. More...

Community farmers market now open
Millstone hosts local producers at Wagner Farm Park on Saturdays

Millstone Township just made connecting the dinner table with the farm much easier. The Millstone Township Agricultural Advisory Council is sponsoring a Community Farm Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 25, rain or shine, at Wagner Farm Park, which is located at the corner o... More...


Roosevelt wants feral cats fed on public property
Feeder claims moving station would be detrimental to felines
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The controversial feral cat issue set the fur flying at the July 14 Borough Council meeting. Resident Jaymie Witherspoon has been caring for the feral cats living near Lake Drive, which were left behind when their owner, Anthony Wisowaty, died. More...


U.F. denied opportunity to join COAH lawsuit
Attorney believes twp.'s new affordable housing obligation is accurate
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The township wanted to join other towns in the legal challenge of the state's new Council on Affordable Housing (CAOH) regulations, but it will not get the opportunity to do so. More...


New zoning officer needed in Roosevelt
Current person in position receiving $5,500 annually
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - The borough is considering a shared services agreement with Hightstown and Robbinsville for a zoning officer. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Limited spots remain for Hambletonian party
The 16th Annual Hambletonian Charity Golf Tournament, to be held on July 28, will return to Montclair Golf Club in West Orange. The event provides a rare opportunity to play one of the most elite private clubs in New Jersey as well as mingle with Hambletonian trainers, drivers, owners and breeder... More...
•Allentown Art Guild has new installation at bank
•MOMS Club of Millstone to hold meeting Aug. 14
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 Letters
• Developers are pulling strings in Trenton
If anyone doubts the inordinate influence the building and related industries have on our state legislators, consider their continuous and blatant efforts to weaken and even erase our environmental protection laws. More...
•Be the change that America needs with open homes
•Horse racing industry must ban whips altogether
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 Editorials
•In some marriages, there's nothing like a close shave
Today, as part of my occasional series of columns on marital relationships, I'd like to discuss an issue of some interest to both sexes. Specifically, I'd like to talk about shaving. More specifically, I'd like to talk about men's razors, and men's territorial interest in keeping them to themse... More...
•A trip to old Brazil
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 Red State / Blue State
•A call for fair play in this political back and forth
A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: We've been writing these Red/Blue columns for months now, and there's a ho... More...
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 Sports
• Big Brown tops list of 33 invited to Haskell Invitational
Atotal of 33 horses have been invited to the 41st running of Monmouth Park's $1 million Haskell Invitational (G1), with Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown expected to head the field in the mile-and-an-eighth event on Aug. 3. More...
•Fluke fishing remains the only game in town
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