Category: Examiner News
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Planners approve county open space application Board discusses master plan review, votes to hire a hydrologist
Staff Writer By Alison Granito Planners approve county open space application Board discusses master plan review, votes to hire a hydrologist MILLSTONE — The Township Planning Board voted to approve an application by Monmouth County to purchase open space, and approved the hiring of a hydrologist to study water and septic issues as part of…
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Cell tower ordinance on council’s docket
Staff Writer By Alison Granito ROOSEVELT — With the borough looking to place a cellular phone tower on municipal property, an ordinance amending the zoning code became necessary to make that option possible. An ordinance for that purpose was introduced before the Borough Council last week. It seeks to amend the borough’s main zoning ordinance…
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Board to narrow down school sites this summer
Board to narrow down school sites this summer Officials: Condemnation may be necessary to obtain property By alison granito Staff WriterWith Millstone Township’s middle school likely to reach capacity next year and no sign of enrollment growth leveling off any time soon, the need for more space is well recognized. While taking interim measures to…
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State records may soon be more easily accessed Change in what must be made available goes into effect next month
Staff Writer By lindsey siegle State records may soon be more easily accessed Change in what must be made available goes into effect next month The rules are about to change. On July 8, the state’s law on public access to government information will become far less restrictive, and there will be substantial penalties for…
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Show gives 4-H members opportunity to compete
Show gives 4-H members opportunity to compete JERRY WOLKOWITZ Rebecca Potosky of Upper Freehold sits with her 2-month-old dairy goat, Pleasant Run Emmie Lou, who will be entered into competition at the Monmouth County 4-H Livestock Invitational Show next month. Local members to face off with others from all over the state By jane meggitt…
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Action plan maps out the next five years for school district Reviews facilities, finances, curriculum, students and community
Staff Writer By ruth calia stives Action plan maps out the next five years for school district Reviews facilities, finances, curriculum, students and community ALLENTOWN — The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education was presented with the Strategic Planning Draft Action Plan developed for the district at its meeting last week. The document was the…
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Horse park loses out on national show Lack of hotel rooms, seating take venue out of running to host event
Staff Writer By Alison Granito Horse park loses out on national show Lack of hotel rooms, seating take venue out of running to host event UPPER FREEHOLD — The National Horse Show, held in New York City’s Madison Square Garden since 1883, is looking for a new home. One of the locations under consideration had…
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Hidden Garden Tour is a bright spot on a rainy day Event showcases private gardens throughout the local area
Staff Writer By ruth calia stives Hidden Garden Tour is a bright spot on a rainy day Event showcases private gardens throughout the local area JERRY WOLKOWITZ The Allentown garden of Diane Markese and Tony Yaskoweak draws admiring looks from those who visited while on the Allentown Garden Club’s Hidden Gardens Tour. ALLENTOWN — The…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Brain Alexander, the lead singer of the band Entrain, belts out a tune on Saturday. The band gave a concert at the Roosevelt School during a brief stopover on their way from Philadelphia to New York City on their concert tour.
