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May 14, 2009
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Jersey Fresh marked with another death
Olympian loses mount to 'Saw Tooth Oxer' jump
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
For the third year in a row, tragedy marred the Jersey Fresh CCI Allentown held at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. A horse died on the cross-country course during this year's show, which took place May 7-10. Phillip Dutton, an Australian who won Olympic gold medals in eventing at ... More...
U.F. budget will lessen tax burden
Reduction comes at cost of jobs, events, services
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The owner of a house assessed at the Upper Freehold Township's average of $521,900 will see their taxes increase $511 this year, but the municipal portion of the tax bill will actually decrease by $36. The Township Committee unanimously approved the 2009 municipal budget at its May 7 meeting. More...

Millstone candidates to debate
BY JANE MEGGITT and JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers

MILLSTONE — The four Republican candidates running for the two available seats on the Township Committee will debate at 8 p.m. May 21 in the municipal court building. More...


Defamation case against Greater Media dismissed
Appellate court: Media investigated story and accurately quoted sources
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey has dismissed a defamation complaint lodged against Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold. More...


Millstone town budget would not raise taxes
One committeeman lobbies for tax cut
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The municipal tax rate will remain the same as last year if the Township Committee approves the proposed budget introduced at the May 5 meeting. The tax rate would remain stabilized at $.098 cents per $100 of assessed valuation as it was in 2008. More...


Gov. places conditional veto on housing bill
Makes suggestions about legislation that could convert age-restricted units
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

On May 4, Gov. Jon Corzine placed a conditional veto on state Senate bill 2577 that would permit the conversion of age-restricted housing developments to non-age-restricted housing developments. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Allentown to host parade on May 25
ALLENTOWN — Area residents are invited to honor veterans at the 2009 Memorial Day parade. The parade will feature 40 local groups, including Allentown and Upper Freehold Township dignitaries, color guards, honor guards, the Crescent Temple Motor Cycle Drill Team, 4-H groups, school athletic... More...
•Clambake fundraiser will be held June 7
•Summer camp offered at Riding High Farm
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 Letters
•Let voters decide on preservation funding
After months of uncertainty about the future of New Jersey's revered open space, farmland and historic preservation programs, it's possible that voters will get the chance this November to keep them alive. More...
•Athletic sound system could change a neighborhood's character
•Mayor has improved quality of life for Millstone residents
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 Editorials
•Never mind the details, let's have a tax revolt!
Politicians often put forward ideas without telling those of us who might be willing to listen to them how to go about implementing their grand schemes. A case in point is Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who was quoted by the Bloomberg News Service last week as saying, "There should be a tax revolt in ... More...
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 Greg Bean's Column
•In Long Branch, they don't need no stinkin' commission
Are your town elders being bothered by pesky members of the local Historical Commission who don't want to tear down historic buildings so a new Starbucks can go up (attention, Milltown)? Then you ought to take a lesson from Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider and his rubber stamp City Council (with ... More...
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 Schools
•Redbird Robotics' season of wreckage
AHS team places N.J. semifinals, wins N.Y. competition
Wreck-tangle ruled the region this season. The Allentown High School Redbird Robotics Team's 5- foot-tall robot, admired for its simple design and unique drive system that used a PlayStation controller, More...
•UFRSD teachers, staff appreciated
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 Sports
•Millstone wrestlers earn sportsmanship award
MILLSTONE — The township's recreation wrestling program has received the Grapevine League's Sportsmanship Award for the 2008-09 season. The recognition is the only team award that the league gives out each season. More...
•Gates open on Monmouth Park's 2009-10 season
•Serve's up
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