Category: Examiner News
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No end in sight to record-high gas prices
One gallon of regular gasoline nearing $2 BY MARC CAVELLA and VINCE ECHAVARIAStaff Writers BY MARC CAVELLA and VINCE ECHAVARIA Staff Writers Travelers at the Jersey Shore will face record gas prices as they drive to their destinations this summer. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has risen dramatically in Monmouth…
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Millstone’s Memorial Day parade set for May 31
The Millstone Veterans Memorial Council has announced that the township’s annual Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 31. The parade start time is 10 a.m., rain or shine. The parade route will be from the Clarksburg post office on Route 524/Stagecoach Road (near Scooters Corner) to the Veterans Memorial next to the old…
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Costs of new school could hit $34 million
BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The price tag for the proposed new school will range from $33 million to $34 million, the project engineer told the Board of Education at the May 12 board meeting. Scott Weiss, of New Roads Construction, said he and Superintendent Robert Connelly met…
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Study says county ready to play ball
Monroe officials, teamowner dispute claimsregarding traffic impact BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Monroe officials, team owner dispute claims regarding traffic impact BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer The proposal to build a minor league baseball stadium on Route 33 in Monroe is being supported in a study commissioned by Middlesex County. The feasibility study, released last week,…
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Couple needs licenses to sell puppies, board says
BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A township couple who sell puppies will have to abide by all state regulations, according to the Board of Health, even though they usually only have a few dogs available at a time. Bernard and Bonnie Giehl currently live on Route 539 but…
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State DEP wants cut in phosphate use
BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wants the borough to reduce the amount of phosphates in the effluent from the borough sewerage treatment plant that discharges into Empty Box Brook and Assunpink Creek. Mayor Neil Marko said at a recent council meeting that…
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Volunteers sought to identify birds, habitats
Volunteers sought to identify birds, habitats The New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) has undertaken the task of identifying areas that are important for birds, and the people who watch birds.The Important Bird Area (IBA) program is an international initiative for saving habitat for birds and other wildlife, and is part of a global initiative begun…
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Audience blasts mayor over 6-acre zoning
Upper Freehold official BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Upper Freehold official ‘disgusted’ with Planning Board vote to increase lot size BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Planning Board’s proposal to go to 6-acre zoning was a "premeditated sneak attack," an audience member said at the May 6 Township Committee meeting. Mayor John Mele, who is also…
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Seven appointed to environmental committee
BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Seven appointed to environmental committee BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Former controversial Environmental Commission member Sue Kozel was not on the list for the newly created Environmental Advisory Committee at the May 6 Township Committee meeting. When Kozel asked Mayor John Mele why she was not named, Mele…
