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March 12, 2009
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Millstone schools celebrate literacy with week of activities
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer
'You're never too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read with a child." The National Education Association uses this motto to encourage adults and children to read together during Read Across America Day, celebrated each year on March 2, the birthday of the beloved children's author ... More...
Cty. may cut open space tax
Local officials say reduction would defy voter mandate
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders may reduce the county open space tax by $7.8 million to save money. The county instituted a dedicated open space tax in 2002 to raise $16 million each year for the purchase and preservation of undeveloped land. In 2006, the county put forth a refere... More...

Facing foreclosure is a new fact of life
Counselor offers tips to people who find themselves in tough spot
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

The figures may be shocking, but the number of residents in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties who are facing the possibility of losing their home to foreclosure is hitting a higher level every day. More...

 Bulletin Board
•Open space to be discussed March 24 in U.F.
The Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee will make a presentation and discuss the current draft of the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) at The Upper Freehold Township Planning Board meeting to be held 7 p.m. March 24. More...
•Historical Society to meet, host speaker
•Egg hunt on April 4
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 Letters
•Plans to bill fire company for water astound
I was astonished to read the recent local media news articles regarding Allentown Borough officials' plans to bill the Hope Fire Company for sewer and water use. With one hand, we budget funds for the fire company, with the other, we propose taking some of these funds away — totally absurd. More...
•Habitat for Humanity seeks veteran in need
•Millstone has the potential to be a premier New Jersey community
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 Greg Bean's Column
•Borden case is over, but it should never have begun
Well, the Marcus Borden school prayer saga is finally over (at least in the courts), bringing to an end one of the saddest chapters in New Jersey education. I've had mixed feelings about this business from the start. I understood the stance taken by the East Brunswick school district, which had ... More...
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 Schools
•Millstone seeks relief from 2006 tuition bill
UFRSD says payment is due for services rendered
MILLSTONE — The school district has asked Monmouth County Executive Superintendent Carole Knopp Morris to waive some tuition fees it owes to the Upper Freehold Regional School District (UFRSD). A representative from Morris' office stated last week that the issue is still under advisement. More...
•UFRSD budget to go up for vote March 16
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 Sports
•NJSIAA contender
JEFF GRANIT staff Allentown's Taylor Maul (both photos) wrestles Montgomery's Tom Reynolds during their 119-pound pre-quarterfinal bout on March 6 during the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association wrestling tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on March 6. More...
•Millstone youth goes the distance in 5K
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 Business
•Business Briefs
Gustave E. DeBlasio, CPSI, CTE, ISA, CIC, LEED AP, an associate at Maser Consulting P.A., with offices in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, recently earned LEED Professional Accreditation for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. More...
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