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April 16, 2009
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A lifetime of hope and compassion
Roosevelt resident Emily Silverstein remembered
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer
Hundreds of family members and friends gathered together in the Roosevelt Public School on Monday afternoon to celebrate the pulchritude of Emily Rachel Silverstein and to lament her untimely death. The 19-year-old daughter of residents Bob and Linda Silverstein touched many lives with her compas... More...
School library open to Roosevelt community
Residents can borrow books, use computers, join activities
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Atrip to the library just got much shorter for Rooseveltians. Residents no longer have to drive out of town to borrow a book or use a public computer lab. Roosevelt Public School (RPS) Principal Shari Payson and the PTA have collaborated to open the school library to community members on Thursda... More...

Construction equipment goes missing

MILLSTONE — A backhoe valued at approximately $28,000 was reported missing from Abate Park sometime between Friday evening, March 27, and Monday morning, March 30. Township Administrator James Pickering said the backhoe is a 1988 Case 580E model that belongs to a contractor. More...


Alexander, Faber run for re-election in U.F.
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Unlike the past several years, there will be no contest in the Republican primary this June for the two available seats on the Township Committee. Mayor Steve Alexander is running for his third term on the governing body and Committeeman Bob Faber is running for his second. More...


Giving back catches on with area foxhunters
Food items being collected for needy at The Bank
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Although these are difficult economic times, the Give Back Foundation is still finding the means to help people in need — this time in the form of foxhunters. The nonprofit operates in Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Mercer and Middlesex counties to help those faced with... More...


Donate food to help pay down library fines

Monmouth County Library patrons can help fill food pantry shelves and clear their library records by participating in the library's "Got Fines? Give Food!" program to celebrate National Library Week. Each nonperishable food item brought to the library byApril 25 is worth up to $5 of fine forgiven... More...


Gov. signs stalking bill into law

Gov. Jon Corzine has signed into law a piece of legislation sponsored by the 12th District (Monmouth County) legislators to broaden protection for stalking victims. "This is a good day for women throughout the state who have been victims of stalking," said Sen. Jennifer Beck, a member of the stat... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Horsemen's association to meet on April 21
The Horsemen's Association of Millstone Township (HAMT) will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. April 21, at the Millstone Township Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone. Michael L. Westendorf, Ph.D. More...
•Millstone Community Education classes
•Kiddie Academy will host carnival April 23
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 Letters
•Sustainable open space funds needed
It may seem a bit insensitive to be talking about saving land when our economy is in such dire straits, but the issue is very important in both good times and in bad. Well-funded open space programs are not as dramatic as stimulus programs, but they are a wise investment in our economy and in our ... More...
•There is no legitimate reason for Sunday hunting
•Public invited to attend first-ever Rutgers Day
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 Greg Bean's Column
•In tough economy, it's time for the perfect tax
Iwas in the convenience store this week, listening to smokers gripe about the new 62- cent per-pack tax the federal government has imposed on cigarettes. That means the feds now get $1.01 per package of smokes, or $10.10 per carton. In New Jersey, where they add on $2. More...
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 Obituaries
•Audrey Strumeier
Mrs. Strumeier, 45, of Marlboro, died March 25, 2009, at the Monmouth Medical Center Hospice in Long Branch. She had lived in Edison before moving to Marlboro 17 years ago. Mrs. Strumeier was a member of the Marlboro Jewish Community Center and a CASA volunteer. More...
•Abe "Ed" Olinsky
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 Schools
•Student films sought
The Trenton Film Society is gathering the best student-made short films for "The Not Quite Legal Film Festival." This festival is open to any New Jersey student between 15-21 years of age. Students may submit up to two films for consideration. The films must be between five and 20 minutes long. More...
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 Sports
•N.J. trout season begins this spring
With truckloads of trout already out in New Jersey's waters and tons more fish on the way, Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Mark N. Mauriello encourages residents and visitors to celebrate trout season. More...
•Quick Sticks
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