Category: Examiner News
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U.F. residents disgruntled about Chambers Rd. housing proposal
U.F. residents disgruntled about Chambers Rd. housing proposal Development proposal would pose safety problems, they say By jane meggitt Correspondent A group of neighboring residents recently met to discuss its concerns about a proposed 18-lot development on 44 acres on Chambers Road in Upper Freehold. The residents plan to voice these concerns at next week’s…
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3-year-old credited with preventing Millstone fire
Correspondent By jane meggitt Little John Bokman is only 3 1/2 years old, but he may have saved a large parcel in his home town from burning up. John and his mother, Judy, were driving along Millstone Road near Route 33 Tuesday when John called out, "Mommy, there’s smoke!" Bokman didn’t notice it, but John…
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Crosswicks preservation plan nearing completion County park system effort dates back to 1984 Walnford purchase
Correspondent By jane meggitt Crosswicks preservation plan nearing completion County park system effort dates back to 1984 Walnford purchase UPPER FREEHOLD — In this time of serious drought and water restrictions, protection of the potable water supply is more important than ever, and the county park system is doing its part. For 18 years the…
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Constitutional convention gets support
Staff Writer By ruth calia stives Constitutional convention gets support MILLSTONE — The Township Committee has passed a resolution in support of New Jersey state legislation calling for proposition of a constitutional convention on November’s ballot. The bills, S478 sponsored by state Senators John Adler and Robert Martin and A540 sponsored by Assemblyman Joe Roberts,…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ It’s “Play ball” at the Millstone-Roosevelt Little League as the Yankees and Marlins play an opening-day game in the 11-and-12-year-old category Saturday.
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Kozel seeks timeline for decision on zoning issue
Correspondent By jane meggitt UPPER FREEHOLD — Resident Sue Kozel appeared before the Planning Board last week and reiterated many of the requests she had previously made to them. Earlier in the meeting, the board had agreed to adopt the public hearing procedures for the master plan for any public hearings. This includes a five…
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50 percent expected to tie into Ellisdale Rd. water line
50 percent expected to tie into Ellisdale Rd. water line Hookups optional for residents who live along Consumers Water line By jane meggitt Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — It took an environmental mishap, but certain Ellisdale Road residents will be able to hook up to the Consumers New Jersey Water Company (CNJWC) line that services the…
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Roosevelt candidates unopposed
Staff Writer By ruth calia stives Roosevelt candidates unopposed ROOSEVELT — Three candidates are running unopposed for the open Roosevelt Board of Education seats. They are Jill Lipoti and Allen Newrath, who are both incumbents, and Patty D’Apolito, who is a newcomer to the race. Lipoti, who is seeking a second three-year term, has been…
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U.F. resident continues to press for referendum on zoning proposal
VERONICA YANKOWSKI Upper Freehold resident Kevin McMinn, who operates a busy horse-and-carriage business with his wife, hitches up his horse-drawn carriage and takes his horses out for a stroll in Upper Freehold. For the story, see page 12. Officials noncommittal on 2- vs. 4-acre public question By jane meggitt Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — A township…
