Category: Examiner News
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West Nile virus claims several local horses
Cases discovered locally in Millstone, Upper Freehold and Allentown By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer The West Nile virus has infected many local horses this year, some of which have died or had to be euthanized after they became ill. According to the N.J. Department of Agriculture, 47 horses have been diagnosed…
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Studio exhibit provides glimpse into artist’s life
Studio exhibit provides glimpse into artist’s life One of the many items found in Landau’s studio depicts Albert Einstein, whom the artist knew personally.
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Dems gain sole control of Roosevelt council
Democratic incumbent, write-in defeat sole GOP councilman By linda denicolaStaff Writer Dems gain sole control of Roosevelt council By linda denicola Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Thanks to borough voters, the Democrats have taken over the six-member Borough Council, ousting the lone Republican, George Vasseur, who had been on the council for nine years, or three…
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Residents fear road plan will get ‘rubber stamp’
By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Some township residents said that they are concerned that local and county officials will ignore their reservations about the traffic impact of an approved warehouse development just across the county line in Washington Township. Resident Steve Murphy asked Mayor David Horsnall if he…
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Writer says that he did not mail political letter
Democrats saypersonal allegationsin missive had no place in campaign By Alison granitoStaff Writer Democrats say personal allegations in missive had no place in campaign By Alison granito Staff Writer According to Fred Rasiewicz, he made an independent decision to release a political communication alleging that personal improprieties were committed by a candidate in the race…
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Democrats will take control in Millstone
Committeeman-elect says Dems will work to return By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer When the ballots were counted in Millstone Township last week, the Democrats had won the two seats on the Township Committee up for election, flipping the balance of power on the governing body. Presently, the committee is composed of…
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Deputy mayor suggests documenting e-mail
By alison granitoStaff Writer Deputy mayor suggests documenting e-mail By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The Township Committee discussed whether or not there is a need to change how the electronic correspondence of members of the governing body is treated. At last week’s Township Committee meeting, Deputy Mayor Cory Wingerter proposed that the members…
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Official says $850K spent on renovations
State has not funded an approved $390K grant included in budget By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Approximately $850,000 has been spent on renovations to the old Clarksburg School building, according to an estimate given by a township official at last week’s committee meeting. The school building has been undergoing…
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Drew University library to archive Jacob Landau’s papers, host exhibit
Correspondent By sally siegrist PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI Roosevelt resident Laura Gowaty and Paula O’Neil, Brick, take a closer look at some of the artwork posted on the ceiling of Roosevelt artist Jacob Landau’s studio on Saturday. ROOSEVELT — Rosa Giletti is determined not to allow the legacy of internationally acclaimed artist Jacob Landau to…
