Category: Examiner News
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Clubs aim to meet needs of their communities
By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer Ann Quinn, president, and Anne Redlus, third vice president of the N.J. State Federation of Women’s Clubs, show off Ripley, one of the puppies that the Federation supports as part of a statewide project to help the Canine Companions for Independence organization. According to a capsule…
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State, local officials push farmland preservation
Development pressurethreatens viability of local agriculture, they say By jane meggittStaff Writer Development pressure threatens viability of local agriculture, they say By jane meggitt Staff Writer Even if they disagree on the best way to accomplish it, keeping farmers in the area is an often-stated priority among officials. A regional meeting on the Agricultural Smart…
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U.F. planners settle on 3-acre zone
Planning Board members want committee to order By jane meggittStaff Writer U.F. planners settle on 3-acre zone By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — After more than a year of discussions over the size of a minimum building lot, the Planning Board made up its mind. Last week, the board voted to recommend to…
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Cruise night rolls into U.F.
Organizers hope to make classic car show an annual summer event By jolene hartCorrespondent Cruise night rolls into U.F. FARRAH MAFFAI John Ethan Drielo (r), 12, and Ray Rodriguez, 13, check out a 1934 Ford at cruise night, held last week in Byron Johnson Park, Upper Freehold. Organizers hope to make classic car show an…
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Millstone teens push smoking ban for parks
MILLSTONE — A group of township teens who urged the Township Committee to ban smoking in local parks won the support of at least one elected official. At last week’s committee meeting, four Allentown High School students, who all live in the township, asked the committee to adopt legislation to make those who would smoke…
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Library to host ‘Team In Training’ info sessions
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s "Team In Training" (TNT) program is recruiting volunteers to help in the fight against blood cancers by raising funds as they train to run, walk or cycle in honor of local patients. Team In Training, an endurance sports training program, provides personalized coaching, group training and support, and the chance…
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Upper Freehold officials air their growing pains
Plans for new building unveiled; facility expected to cost $1.2 million By jane meggittStaff Writer Architect’s rendering of planned municipal office building in Upper Freehold. Plans for new building unveiled; facility expected to cost $1.2 million By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Officials say the township needs more space to conduct its business.…
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N.J. awards $399K for Clarksburg School work
Official says total project cost exceeds market value of building By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The township recently received word that the state will pay $399,000 toward the overhaul of the historic Clarksburg School. At last week’s Township Committee meeting, Committeeman Cory Wingerter said the money, which will cover…
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AHS students honored for work on project
Mayor urges residents to support local farms to keep township rural By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee honored two Allentown High School students for their work on a project that was dubbed a "major historical document" by one official. At last week’s committee meeting, Sarah Bloom…
