Has your quality of life been affected because of back pain? You're not alone - Harvard Health tells us that almost 85% of people in the US have back pain so severe that they see a doctor at least once in their lifetime. Unfortunately, these problems often start small but end up becoming severe issues like sciatica. For active people and athletes, dealing with back pain isn't just compromising; it's life-changing.
And while many people will tell you that having a "back problem" is something you'll have to deal with for the rest of your life, that's far from the case. The good news is that seeing a chiropractor in Milltown can provide you with the relief needed to live a healthy, active life without giving up the things you love most, like sports and spending time with your family.
Of the millions of Americans who suffer from back pain daily, many have found long-lasting relief through the same chiropractic care offered at NJ Sports Spine & Wellness. But what exactly is chiropractic care, and how does it help?
Chiropractic care is a drug-free, non-invasive approach to overall wellness and healing that focuses on correcting issues with your musculoskeletal system. When performed by a licensed chiropractor, it can alleviate and even eliminate common problems such as:
To treat your conditions and help reduce your pain, chiropractors use time-tested, hands-on techniques to adjust your spine, neck, back, and other joints throughout your body to restore proper function, mobility, and alignment. Once your body is in proper alignment, it functions optimally, leading to improved overall wellness and health.
Unlike some sports rehab clinics in The Garden State, chiropractors from NJ Sports Spine & Wellness work with you one-on-one to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific goals and needs relating to your pain and ability to live a normal life. Because our team takes a holistic approach to healthcare, we cover all aspects of your health and wellness when developing your chiropractic treatment plan. That way, we increase your chances of living a fulfilling life free of pain and worry about throwing your back out.
Seeing a chiropractor can quite literally change your life for the better. According to the American Chiropractic Association, in general, chiropractic therapy is a more effective solution for back pain than other treatments like addictive pain pills, surgeries, and yoga. When combined with services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and acupuncture, chiropractic care may be the key you need to open the door to a pain-free life.
Contact UsSome of the many benefits of seeing a reliable, licensed chiropractor include the following:
Perhaps the most obvious reason to make an appointment with a chiropractor is for back pain relief. Some people only need to see a chiropractor when they have occasional back pain, such as when they wake up in the morning. Others, such as those who have been in serious car accidents, need regular chiropractic adjustments and therapies, which are often supplemented with techniques like physical therapy and acupuncture.
There are many causes of back pain that range from advanced conditions like having sciatica and herniated discs to everyday issues like poor posture and sleeping in a harmful position. Your chiropractor's job is to pinpoint the cause(s) of your back pain and build a customized plan to address your musculoskeletal conditions. Once that happens, pain relief follows shortly after.
At New Jersey Sports Spine & Wellness, we craft personalized chiropractic plans for every patient we treat, with the goal of avoiding harmful surgeries and addictive medicines.
If you've never experienced a headache in your life, you're exceedingly rare. Just about every American will suffer from a headache at some point or another. For some, headaches only happen occasionally and are not much more than an annoyance. For others, headaches evolve into crippling migraines that can affect quality of life, ability to work, and much more.
If you find yourself digging into a bottle of Aspirin or something stronger when you have a headache, it might be time to visit an NJSSW chiropractor.
Do you wake up in the morning feeling like you didn't sleep a wink the previous night? Do you have to take sleep aides like Ambien in order to drift off to dreamland? If you have chronic back pain, getting a full night's rest is easier said than done. From misaligned spines to improper sleeping posture, your chiropractor in Milltown can use manipulation therapy and other techniques to boost blood flow and align your vertebrae, so your body can heal itself and help you rest better.
One of the best things about seeing your chiropractor is that when your session is over, you often feel great. The pain relief feels phenomenal. When you're not in pain, you have a more positive outlook on life, and often enjoy better sleep, blood pressure, and even sexual relations. It makes sense, then, that chiropractic care has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety, which promotes relaxation and improved mental health.
At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, we work with a long list of athletes who suffer from sports injuries and other problems that can manifest from being active. For professional athletes, having a trustworthy chiropractor to care for them is needed for their careers. But you don't have to be a pro athlete to benefit from chiropractic care. Ordinary people that enjoy active lifestyles can reap tremendous rewards through chiropractic care, such as improved range of motion and relief from compressed discs.
Whether you enjoy impromptu games of tag football or simply want to play with your kids, seeing a chiropractor can help you be healthy and active without fighting back, neck, and joint pain. That's especially true when chiropractic therapy is used in conjunction with acupuncture, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.ies and addictive medicines.
Your NJ Sports Spine & Wellness chiropractor in Milltown may use a range of techniques to restore function and alignment in your body. Some of the most common techniques our chiropractors use include:
Life has a habit of being unexpected. Sure, some surprises only hurt your bank account, like last-minute renovations in your home. But severe incidents, like car accidents, can inflict physical injuries that cause you long-term pain. These problems, like neck and back injuries, affect many Americans daily. Even worse, many hardworking people turn to risky surgeries and addictive pain medications, only to find themselves deep in a hole that seems impossible to get out of.
If you suffer from serious range-of-motion issues or you're in chronic pain, it's important to know that you have treatment choices. You don't have to put your health at risk to relieve your pain. One of the most successful non-invasive treatments offered for pain is physical therapy. The main goal of physical therapy is to restore movement and function to patients affected by illness, injury, or disability.
Physical therapists work with patients of all ages and abilities, from children to elderly adults, to help them overcome physical limitations and improve their quality of life. At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, our physical therapists help treat a wide range of conditions, from neck pain and spinal cord injuries to back pain and arthritis.
Once our PTs have made headway, they will often use our chiropractic therapy to provide the patient with more relief. Having the option of both chiropractic and physical therapy is often very effective, because your chiropractor in Milltown can address nerve irritation and joint dysfunction while your physical therapist helps retrain your musculoskeletal system, allowing your body to heal faster.
Some of the biggest benefits of using physical therapy along with chiropractic care include:
Occupational therapy, or OT, is to help patients of all ages and abilities engage in activities of daily living, or ADL. Often, that means helping patients reclaim the ability to continue working, going to school, accomplishing day-to-day tasks, or other activities common to daily living.
Occupational therapy can benefit individuals going through many conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and chronic pain. The end goal of occupational therapy is to help patients achieve the maximum level of independence and participation in their daily lives. If pain, discomfort, weakness, fatigue, or fear prevent you from participating in activities you love, an OT from NJ Sports Spine & Wellness could become the MVP of your wellness journey.
To give our patients the most complete pain relief and recovery options, our doctors and practitioners will often lean on the expertise of both a physical therapist and a chiropractor in Milltown. By working together, your PT, OT, and chiropractor can provide you with a comprehensive approach to total-body functionality, from your spine and joints to your mind and range of motion.
Some of the most common benefits of using OT with chiropractic care include:
Acupuncture boosts your body's functions and helps improve its ability to heal through anatomic site stimulation - usually called acupuncture points or acupoints. To stimulate these points, acupuncturists at NJ Sports Spine & Wellness insert fine, sterile needles into your skin. Most patients don't feel any pain as needles are applied. Typically, needles are left in the skin up to 30 minutes. After your session, it's normal to feel incredibly relaxed.
While some practitioners still adhere to traditional philosophies, modern acupuncturists take an integrative approach to the therapy. Today, professional acupuncturists use these techniques to stimulate your body's natural healing and pain-fighting processes. When coupled with personalized care from a chiropractor in Milltown as well as physical or occupational therapy, you can find real relief from the physical and emotional roadblocks holding you back. Some of the most reported benefits of acupuncture treatment include:
During an acupuncture session, you may feel a slight sensation of warmth or tingling at the needle's site of insertion. Generally speaking, acupuncture is painless and perfectly safe for you to consider. In fact, many practitioners and doctors recommend combining acupuncture with other treatment options like chiropractic adjustments.
Though acupuncture and chiropractic therapies come from different origins, both include non-invasive, holistic, and gentle approaches that don't require drugs to work. They also both facilitate total-body healing by addressing the underlying causes of your symptoms - not just the symptoms themselves.
Because acupuncture is known to release endorphins and improve blood flow, having a session prior to a chiropractic adjustment can be very beneficial. That's because, after acupuncture, your muscles are less stiff, more relaxed, and easier to adjust effectively. Over time, as you combine acupuncture and chiropractic therapy, you'll benefit from less inflammation and less pain as you heal from injuries or musculoskeletal conditions. That same truth applies to patients who undergo serious chiropractic adjustments.
At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, our staff consists of licensed and highly-trained professionals, including specialists focusing on:
Every member of our team believes that the path to wellness and a pain-free life begins with customized treatment plans that cater to your needs and body. Unlike some chiropractors in Milltown, we do not treat on-the-surface symptoms with one-size-fits-all therapies. We do not rely on powerful pain medications to mask your pain or invasive surgeries that require weeks of recovery. Instead, we address the root causes of your pain so that we can help you live the happy, healthy life you're craving.
To achieve that goal, we'll conduct an in-depth evaluation to learn about your medical history. We'll also perform diagnostic tests and speak with you one-on-one to get a better sense of your needs. From there, we'll recommend the therapies that can give you a new lease on life and be there for every milestone you hit.
If you're fed up of living with the limits of pain and lack of mobility, we're here to help you break free. Contact our office today to get started.
MILLTOWN – The Milltown Historical Society and the Raritan River Railroad Historical Society have rekindled efforts to move and restore the borough's only train station, the last existing Raritan River Railroad station."It's still in great shape, considering it’s been neglected for 30 years," said James Reid, treasurer of the Milltown Historical Society and former owner of Frosty Air Automotive in Milltown. "At this point, if something’s not done, we’re going to lose it."...
MILLTOWN – The Milltown Historical Society and the Raritan River Railroad Historical Society have rekindled efforts to move and restore the borough's only train station, the last existing Raritan River Railroad station.
"It's still in great shape, considering it’s been neglected for 30 years," said James Reid, treasurer of the Milltown Historical Society and former owner of Frosty Air Automotive in Milltown. "At this point, if something’s not done, we’re going to lose it."
A holiday train display to raise funds for the project is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the American Legion Post No. 25, 4 JFK Drive. This year's theme is "The Polar Express."
The event will feature a visit from Santa from 1 to 2 p.m., holiday tree displays, a chance for children to win a prize, refreshments and items for sale.
Plans for the station will also be on display.
The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children under 10 and $5 for seniors and veterans. The cost for families of five or more is $20.
Reid, a model train enthusiast, will be preparing several model train displays for the event.
He also has a special place in his heart for the Raritan River Railroad.
“I literally grew up playing on those tracks,” he said. “During the summer vacations, we’d spend a lot of time down there. The engineers were really cool guys, and they knew we were in love with the trains, and they’d let us come up and give us a ride on the train.”
After seeing several other stations demolished or destroyed by fire, Reid is hoping to help ensure the last station remains for future generations.
The idea for the project was conceived more than a decade ago when Reid was approached by attorney James Curran, who owns the station property on Washington Avenue.
Reid said Curran, a friend, would love for the Milltown Historical Society to take the train station and restore it.
That's how Reid became involved with the Milltown Historical Society.
He took the idea to Kathy Heilman, then president of the Milltown Historical Society, who jumped at the opportunity to spearhead the project.
The Raritan River Railroad Historical Society soon partnered with the historical society to bring the plan to fruition.
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Changes in the Milltown Historical Society's membership and the pandemic put the project on hold, but the group is renewing its effort.
"We're planning on having the station moved across Washington Avenue to Green Acres property," Reid said. "The renovation and preservation work will occur later."
Besides fundraising, the group will also be applying for grants.
The train station, which is the second at the site,was built in 1916, said Ken Durrua, vice president of the Raritan River Railroad Historical Society, which is also the Raritan River chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
"It was originally built as a passenger station and was used for passenger service until 1937," said Durrua, who grew up in Sayreville. "Railroads began to suffer in the 1930s and ‘40s with the advent of cars, buses and trucks. The passenger service was eliminated, and the station was moved and lifted up to a height for a freight loading dock. From 1938 it was used as a freight station until it was completely closed in 1980 upon Conrail taking over the railroad."
The interior is pretty much intact and some interesting aspects from the passenger station era remain, he said.
"It's a last chance opportunity to save an important historical asset not only to fans of the Raritan River Railroad, but the people of Milltown," he said.
Durrua said the rail station "helped Milltown and its industries grow."
"It really played a huge role in Milltown's success as a community," he said. "It attracted commerce to the town. The railroad was a major transporter of commuters, who came to work in the borough, and some even moved to Milltown. There was no other railroad service in Milltown, so from a small-town standpoint, it was definitely a major asset to have a railroad station in your town. In the past, railroad stations were the centerpiece of transportation for the community."
To date, about $20,000 has been raised for the project, Durrua said.
Some of the money was used for a new roof, which ended up costing half of the estimate due to donations of materials and labor, and some was used for civil and architectural drawings.
"We had a lot of volunteers, and a lot of businesses went over and above to help us and saved us a fortune," Reid said.
Early next year, the group hopes to get a renewed resolution of support from the Borough Council, Durrua said.
A resolution of support was previously received from the Borough Council, but it needs to be renewed to obtain grants and funding, he said.
"We're not looking for this to come at any cost to the borough," Durrua said. "We are the fundraising arm for that."
Anyone wishing to donate to the project may send a check, specifying the funds are earmarked for the railroad restoration project, to the Milltown Historical Society, PO Box 96, Milltown, NJ 08850, or call Reid at 732-406-6711.
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MILLTOWN – The Borough Council has approved a rehabilitation plan for the South Main Street corridor.The plan’s focus is to encourage the revitalization of South Main Street and to extend a walkable, traditional, mixed-use downtown south of Washington Road.The rehabilitation area is an about a 2,000-foot stretch of South Main Street between Washington and Kuhlthau avenues. It is made up of 54 parcels of land, with low-scale, residential and commercial buildings, nine of which are vacant and a few unde...
MILLTOWN – The Borough Council has approved a rehabilitation plan for the South Main Street corridor.
The plan’s focus is to encourage the revitalization of South Main Street and to extend a walkable, traditional, mixed-use downtown south of Washington Road.
The rehabilitation area is an about a 2,000-foot stretch of South Main Street between Washington and Kuhlthau avenues. It is made up of 54 parcels of land, with low-scale, residential and commercial buildings, nine of which are vacant and a few underutilized properties, including the South Main Street Firehouse and the Golden Lion Inn.
A resolution was approved last fall designating the area in need of rehabilitation. Multiple criteria were met to establish the designation, including the age of public sewer and water infrastructure and the age of residential buildings within the area.
The corridor includes three opportunity sites, according to the plan: the South Main Street Firehouse Property which is owned by the borough, the former Spirits of Milltown property, and a group of vacant properties in the south end of the area across from Kuhlthau Avenue owned by Heritage of Milltown.
The purpose of the Heritage of Milltown District is to provide an opportunity to develop a mixed-use anchor at the southern end of the rehabilitation area, the plan says.
The properties within the district are in common ownership and can be developed as a cohesive entity. The district is encumbered by environmental constraints that justify increasing thepermitted height above the rest of the corridor as part of a balance to reduce the overall footprint of disturbance, according to the plan.
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Permitted principal uses are residential units in conjunction with at least 6,000 square feet of commercial or other publicly accessible non-residential use; co-working or traditional office space; restaurants; entertainment uses; and personal services and retail sales and services, unless otherwise prohibited.
The purpose of the Firehouse District is to support the adaptive reuse of the South Main Street Firehouse with a new commercial or community-focused use that will create activity along South Main Street.
Permitted uses in that district are community center; co-working space; restaurants; entertainment uses, micro-brewery/brewpub/micro-distillery; museum; professional offices; and theater/performance space/art gallery/event space.
The purpose of the Spirits of Milltown District is to permit an inclusionary multi-family development consistent with the borough’s affordable housing quota, while encouraging a mixed-use project to bring commercial activity to the South Main Street corridor.
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The uses permitted are mixed-use buildings with a minimum of 2,000 square feet of commercial space with residential units behind or above. In addition, commercial uses within certain categories are permitted as standalone uses or as part of a mixed-use development. The categories are restaurants; retail sales and service and personal services, unless otherwise prohibited; professional offices, including co-working space; micro-brewery/brew-pub/micro-distillery; community center and theater/performance space/art gallery/event space.
The purpose of the South Main Street District is to permit a wider and more consistent variety of nonresidential uses than the existing zoning with similar bulk requirements. Existing residential uses along South Main Street are permitted to remain; however, new development is required to be non-residential or mixed-use with a non-residential component along the South Main Street frontage.
Permitted principal uses are restaurants; retail sales and service and personal services, unless otherwise prohibited; professional offices, including co-working space; micro-brewery/brewpub/micro-distillery; community center; and theater/performance space/art gallery/event space.
All development must be approved by the Planning Board.
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Photo Credit: shutterstock/David Lee By Dawn MillerPublishedJuly 18, 2023 at 5:54 PMHAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ - After a devastating 3-2 loss in the opening game of the New Jersey Section Three Baseball Tournament courtesy of a walk-off homer, the Milltown Little League's 12U Gray Team bounces back with an 8-7 victory over the District 19 champs from Lincroft Little League. Both teams were facing elimination on Monday night after dropping into the losers bracket after loses i...
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By Dawn Miller
PublishedJuly 18, 2023 at 5:54 PM
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ - After a devastating 3-2 loss in the opening game of the New Jersey Section Three Baseball Tournament courtesy of a walk-off homer, the Milltown Little League's 12U Gray Team bounces back with an 8-7 victory over the District 19 champs from Lincroft Little League. Both teams were facing elimination on Monday night after dropping into the losers bracket after loses in the opening round. Lincroft lost to the District 18 champs from Holbrook Little League 5-0 on Friday.
Milltown and Lincroft faced off on Monday after Sunday's afternoon game was canceled because of rain and thunderstorms. The District 10 titleholders from the Milltown Little League took a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the first after Jack Abrams doubled to score a run. Jack Katcher then grounded out, allowing another run to score. Aiden Kunda doubled to drive in two runs giving Milltown a three-run lead. Will Zatorski increased the lead to 5-1 on a solo homer to right field in the bottom of the third.
Lincroft came roaring back in the top of the fourth inning, scoring six runs on five hits. Down 7-5 in the bottom of the fourth and staring at possible elimination, Milltown got one run back when Ryan Forney hit into a fielder's choice, scoring a runner. The run cut the lead to 7-6. Kayla Lewandowski then smacked a double. Lewandowski's double scored two runs and gave Milltown an 8-7 lead to keep the team afloat in the tournament.
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Cece Calandruccio had a single in the game and stole three bases. Robert Spicuzzo also had a single and stole two bases. Forney had a stolen base for Milltown. Harrison Kreiger hit a single for Milltown.
Abrams picked up the victory on the mound, pitching 3.1 innings and giving up seven runs on six hits with one strikeout. Katcher pitched 1.1 innings, giving up two hits and striking out one. Zatorski came on in relief to close out the game and earned the save.
Drew Cerminaro took the loss on the mound for Lincroft. Anthony Calabrese, John Pratt, Chase Bernabeo, Jack Ryan, Connor McNulty, Kevin Chiano, Kingston Iglesias and Austin Lowman had hits for Lincroft.
The victory over Lincroft keeps Milltown in the New Jersey Section Three Baseball Tournament which is the next step in the journey to the Little League World Series in August. The winner of the section three tournament goes on to play in the New Jersey Little League State Tournament in Secaucus July 26 through July 31. New Jersey's state champion moves on to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut August 4 through August 11. Toms River East Little League was the 2022 New Jersey Little League State Champ.
Milltown takes the field on Tuesday at 7 p.m. to face South Wall. South Wall is the District 11 champions. Holbrook defeated South Wall 1-0 on Saturday. Tuesday's game is another win-or-go-home game for Milltown. Milltown and South Wall both have one loss in the double elimination tournament. Sunnybrae Little League is the host of the New Jersey Little League Section Three Baseball Tournament.
Pasquale's Brick Oven Pizza in Milltown is making a comeback.After closing early last month, the restaurant at 120 Ryders Lane will have a grand reopening on Friday, July 14.The previous owner lost his lease earlier this year and the business was purchased by Pasquale Parascandolo, his wife Trisha, Yovany Erazo Martinez and Jessica Waite.Pasquale, his wife and brother, Vincenzo Parascandolo, own P&V Plaza, where the restaurant is located."Pasquale is back in town," Pasquale Parascandol...
Pasquale's Brick Oven Pizza in Milltown is making a comeback.
After closing early last month, the restaurant at 120 Ryders Lane will have a grand reopening on Friday, July 14.
The previous owner lost his lease earlier this year and the business was purchased by Pasquale Parascandolo, his wife Trisha, Yovany Erazo Martinez and Jessica Waite.
Pasquale, his wife and brother, Vincenzo Parascandolo, own P&V Plaza, where the restaurant is located.
"Pasquale is back in town," Pasquale Parascandolo said. "I feel fantastic and very energetic with a great team. We're hoping everybody will come in and enjoy our traditional brick oven pizza.”
Parascandolo, a resident of Milltown, is no stranger to the business.
He came to the United States from Naples, Italy in 1984 and purchased his first pizzeria, Attilio’s Pizzeria and Restaurant in Jackson, in 1988.
He moved to Milltown in 1990 and he and his brother, Vincenzo, bought Dusal's Restaurant on Ryders Lane from their two uncles, who were both named Sal.
"That's where I met my lovely wife, Trisha, in 1991," Parascandolo said.
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In 1997, he, his wife and brother openedCasa Giuseppe on Route 27 in Iselin, which was named after Parascandolo’s father.
"My mother was a great cook," he said. "She made delicious home-cooked meals. My father was a chef on merchant ships and always had a passion for food. That's where I got the love of cooking."
In 2012, he, his wife and brother opened Pasquale Brick Oven Pizza at its current location.
"When we opened up this store, Yovany Erazo was our pizza man/chef and Jessica Waite was the front counter person/manager," Parascandolo said.
Pasquale Brick Oven Pizza was sold in 2014.
Parascandolo said the traditional brick oven in the restaurant was built by Joe Calcagno on Staten Island.
"It took him 41 days to build," he said.
In recent weeks, Pasquale Brick Oven Pizza has been undergoing renovations.
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MILLTOWN, NJ - Halloween lovers will want to mark the calendar for the annual scarefest along Milltown's Mill Pond. This year's Haunted River Walk, which is sponsored by Joyce Kilmer's eighth grade class, is set for Thursday, October 26, Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28. The fun starts at dusk and continues until 9:30 p.m.The October tradition dates back to 2003. Many Joyce Kilmer eighth graders have come together over the past 20 years to create this unique Halloween celebration which has become a mainstay for many Middles...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Halloween lovers will want to mark the calendar for the annual scarefest along Milltown's Mill Pond. This year's Haunted River Walk, which is sponsored by Joyce Kilmer's eighth grade class, is set for Thursday, October 26, Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28. The fun starts at dusk and continues until 9:30 p.m.
The October tradition dates back to 2003. Many Joyce Kilmer eighth graders have come together over the past 20 years to create this unique Halloween celebration which has become a mainstay for many Middlesex County residents. The annual Haunted River Walk features 10 Halloween inspired skits created by JK's eighth grade class. Skits feature elaborate sets, amazing costumes and thrilling scenes which unite to produce an evening of spine-chilling excitement.
Each fall's Haunted River Walk has its own theme. Themes over the years have featured fairy tales, haunted Disney, Milltown Asylum, desolate boardwalk and last fall's cursed carnival. This year, JK's eighth graders have fashioned a Screaming Service theme. Haunted River Walk participants will be stepping into an eerie scene featuring a different take on the most popular shows streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Hulu and Disney+.
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For people who have never experienced a Haunted River Walk, the scene is set with a guided walk through Joyce Kill-More Cemetery which features tombstones promoting local businesses and highlighting the unfortunate demise of Joyce Kilmer and Milltown School District staff. If the cemetery, doesn't scare people away, it's time to purchase a ticket and head to each of the 10 skits. By the time participants work their way through the skits, they are back at the beginning where they can enjoy refreshments and treats.
"A tradition like none other, the Haunted River Walk highlights the skills and spirit of the young men and women of Joyce Kilmer School while illuminating the camaraderie and unity of our close-knit town," said Joyce Kilmer Principal William Veit.
Tickets are sold at the gate on the night of the event and are $6 for students, $8 for adults and $4 for seniors. All the proceeds from the Haunted River Walk go to support the eighth grade class trip. So, mark the calendar if you dare. The Haunted River Walk is not for the faint of heart.