Category: Examiner News
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Recent rash of business burglaries probed
MILLSTONE — The state police are urging Millstone business people to be vigilant with security, after a number of burglaries in commercial establishments. "They need to be aware of what’s going on and keep their lights on and alarms functioning," said Lt. Kathy Devlin of the Hamilton Police Barracks. The investigation into the burglaries is…
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Warehouse project
proposed off Breza Rd. BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A proposed warehouse complex off Breza Road would bring in $1.5 million in ratables, members of the New York City-based Rockefeller Group told Township Committee members last week. The group gave a presentation during a special committee meeting on May 4. A formal…
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Vandals destroy trees at official’s nursery business
BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The 8-foot-high fence that Township Committeeman Chet Halka reluctantly put up on portions of his nursery properties late last year has done a good job keeping deer from chomping on his trees. But it hasn’t been able to keep out humans. Halka has a…
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Board has stormy debate over 6-acre zoning
Some Planning Board members angry over mayor BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Upper Freehold Planning Board members narrowly approved a proposal to reconsider 6-acre zoning at the April 27 meeting after an angry discussion on the matter. Mayor John Mele, who has pushed for 6-acre zoning for some time, said that…
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K-9 unit adds officer
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit has added a new explosives detection team as part of a statewide initiative to detect and render harmless explosive devices. Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley welcomed Sheriff’s Officer James Fay of Howell and Sheriff’s K-9 Falco to the six-team canine unit during a ceremony held at the Monmouth County…
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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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Equine clinic thrilled
by Kentucky Derby winBY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer by Kentucky Derby win BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — He still hasn’t seen the back of another horse at the finish line. Smarty Jones won the Kentucky Derby on May 1, becoming the first undefeated horse to win America’s most famous race since Seattle Slew in…
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May 24 golf outing to benefit retired racehorses
The Standardbred Retirement Foundation’s annual charity golf outing is slated for May 24 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe. There are two openings on the golf committee, and SRF is looking for two individuals who can commit their time and efforts for this event. The SRF is a nonprofit organization created to care for,…
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Soldier tells of rebuilding Iraq under enemy fire
Angel Rivera returns after serving a year in Iraq in U.S. Army Reserve BY MARC CAVELLAStaff Writer Angel Rivera returns after serving a year in Iraq Staff Sgt. Angel Rivera (l), Matawan, stands with John Evans, a New York City police officer and Matawan native, in front of the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion’s Headquarters in…
