Category: Examiner News
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Unusual gifts could heat up the holidays By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Gloria Stravelli Shoes and boots with stiletto heels and thigh-high stockings are the focus at Spykes. Santa’s "Ho-Ho-Ho!" could turn into "Oh-Oh-Oh!" when the old gent peeks into his sack of presents during Christmas Eve deliveries. In among the…
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Charges of theft by deception increasing against ticket man
Police charge ownerwith 11 counts oftheft, fraud By brian donahueStaff Writer Police charge owner with 11 counts of theft, fraud By brian donahue Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A Route 9 ticket broker has been arrested for the third time in just over two months, following ongoing consumer complaints of fraud and deception that continue…
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Body dumped in woods still unidentified
By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer Police sketch of the victim UPPER FREEHOLD — Little is known about the origins of a body found by two hunters last week in a wooded area in Cream Ridge. The body, which was found stuffed into a brown tweed suitcase and left in a patch…
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Vandalism, burglaries of concern to residents
Borough receives $150,000 DOT grantfor Pine Drive road workCorrespondent By Maritza reyes Vandalism, burglaries of concern to residents Borough receives $150,000 DOT grant for Pine Drive road work Correspondent ROOSEVELT — A recent string of burglaries and vandalism dominated the discussion at last week’s Borough Council meeting. New Jersey State Police Sgt. First Class Kathleen…
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Committee to help fund school board effort
Officials say Millstone will contribute upto $6M to offsetproperty costs By alison granitoStaff Writer Officials say Millstone will contribute up to $6M to offset property costs By alison granito Staff Writer The Millstone Township Committee has agreed to provide the Board of Education with up to $6 million in financial assistance to offset the cost…
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Zoners delay decision on Millstone Center
Board closespublic commenton application By alison granitoStaff Writer Board closes public comment on application By alison granito Staff Writer The Millstone Zoning Board delayed a decision on a controversial application to build a supermarket and shopping center until sometime next year, before a packed house at the municipal building. At Monday’s meeting, board officials said…
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Millstone planners OK master plan report
Report detailingtownship By alison granitoStaff Writer Report detailing township’s affordable housing plan approved By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The recently re-viewed master plan and master plan re-examination report are ready to move from the Planning Board to the Township Committee. The Planning Board approved both the re-examination report as well as the housing…
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Neighboring township served with lawsuit
U.F. residents upset with plan for utilities at Matrix warehouse complex By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Residents for Smart Growth, an organization formed by Lynwood Estates homeowners to fight the planned Matrix warehouse development in neighboring Washington Township, planned to "ceremoniously serve a lawsuit" on the Washington Township…
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School board, union set to begin mediation
School officials say 18 teachers have left district since Sept. 2001 By alison granitoStaff Writer School officials say 18 teachers have left district since Sept. 2001 By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — In an attempt to expedite the contract negotiation process, the township education association (MTEA) and the Board of Education have decided to…
