Category: Examiner News
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Resident raises concerns about old burial ground
Township officials agree: historical cemetery must be maintained BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer After the Millstone Planning Board approved a development near Conover Road, resident Joanne Kelty set out on a mission. She was intent on protecting the Cook family burial ground, which dates back to the mid-1700s. So far her…
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AHS meets standards of new federal education act
Homogenous population contributes to good No Child Left Behind score BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Only four high schools in Monmouth County met the federal requirements for the No Child Left Behind Act. Allentown High School was one of them. The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act was…
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Dushahra festival aims to promote Indian culture
Oct. 18 event to featuremusic, dancing, food,crafts and fireworks BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Oct. 18 event to feature music, dancing, food, crafts and fireworks BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer Gov. James McGreevey offers his best wishes for the success of the Dushahra Festival 2003 to members of the organizing committee. Cultural programs, music and dancing,…
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Drainage problems plague area residents
Construction of piping system plannedfor spring BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer Construction of piping system planned for spring BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Residents of The Ridings housing development are bracing themselves in case this winter is filled with snow and ice like last year. Recently, homeowners from Saddlebrook and Steeplechase roads told the…
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4 candidates vie for seats on committee
Only one incumbentrunning in this year BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer Only one incumbent running in this year’s race for governing body BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Township residents will decide which of the four candidates running in this year’s election will take the two available seats on the Township Committee on Nov. 4.…
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Boro. Council elections just ’round the corner
Three incumbents,three newcomersrunning for office BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer Three incumbents, three newcomers running for office BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Three seats are up for grabs in this year’s Borough Council election. Vying for the coveted position of mayor are Republican Stuart Fierstein, an incumbent, and Democrat William Soodul. Republican incumbents Dan…
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FARRAH MAFFAI staff Brandon Peterson, 11, breaks a board held by Ron Rowley, of the Phoenix Academy of Martial Arts, during a demonstration at the Allentown Harvest Festival on Saturday.
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Planning Board sends developers packing
Applications deemed incomplete; attorneys nervous about change BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Applications deemed incomplete; attorneys nervous about change BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Planning board Chairman Richard Stern made it clear to all applicants: don’t come before the Board unless your application is complete. However, John Giunco, attorney for the proposed Galloping…
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Lighthouse Challenge set for next weekend
Fourth running of event encourages participants to visit 11 lighthouses BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer The fourth annual New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, testing the skill of the admirers of those stately beacons to get around to all 11 that will be…
