Category: Examiner News
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Circulation improvements recommended in new plan 2001 Roosevelt development plan also emphasizes protection of open space
Staff Writer By linda denicola Circulation improvements recommended in new plan 2001 Roosevelt development plan also emphasizes protection of open space Millstone Middle School music teacher Heather Philhower accepts a $1,296 grant from Millstone Foundation for Educational Excellence Vice President Matthew Siegel for an innovative “World Drumming” program which will be offered to students in…
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More women on the job in local police departments Some local female police officers dismiss gender as an obstacle
Staff Writer By jennifer dome More women on the job in local police departments Some local female police officers dismiss gender as an obstacle Patrolwoman Susan Gerdes has worked the midnight shift for the South Brunswick Police Department for nearly four years. You see them on television. Their hair is tied back into neat braids…
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Dems, GOP reach accord on Senate presidency Bennett and Codey will split position during course of term
Staff Writer By SHERRY CONOHAN Dems, GOP reach accord on Senate presidency Bennett and Codey will split position during course of term John O. Bennett III The two incoming state Senate presidents have agreed on a method of dividing up the leadership responsibilities when the new Legislature is sworn in to office in January, with…
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Kastning investigation report due in early Jan.
Kastning investigation report due in early Jan. Mayor offers apology, but outgoing official calls it empty & political By linda denicola Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Everyone was charmed when Genna Pinhas, 5, sang "God Bless America" to the Township Committee and other attendees during its final meeting of the year last week. But the ongoing…
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Trooper: Burglary figures are misleading Says Millstone, ‘overall, is very safe’
Staff Writer By linda denicola Trooper: Burglary figures are misleading Says Millstone, ‘overall, is very safe’ In light of recent information about an inordinate number of burglaries in the area, N.J. State Trooper Greg Herbert attended the Millstone Township Committee meeting last week. Herbert, who is the Hightstown barracks community policing representative for Millstone, Roosevelt…
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Council gives green light to 3-day Harley festival Police don’t expect major traffic problems from ‘family-oriented’ event
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Council gives green light to 3-day Harley festival Police don’t expect major traffic problems from ‘family-oriented’ event OLD BRIDGE — Provided that the name "Old Bridge" be used on itinerary rather than "Englishtown," Harley-Davidson will be allowed to bring its 100th Anniversary Celebration Tour to Raceway Park for three…
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Rezoning a hot-ticket item in Upper Freehold Landowner group having assessment prepared of
Rezoning a hot-ticket item in Upper Freehold Landowner group having assessment prepared of 4-acre vs. 2-acre zoning By jane meggitt Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — An overflow crowd lined the aisles and drifted into the hallways at the recent Planning Board hearing on the master plan. Residents expressed support and opposition for a proposal to change…
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Holiday cheer is here
Holiday cheer is here PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ Christmas lights (top photo) paint an elegant picture at this Galloping Brook Drive House in Upper Freehold, while Santa and Rudolph (above) make a surprise early landing at this home off Allen Drive in Allentown.
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Baseball buddies team up once again
Baseball buddies team up once again PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI New York Met Joe McEwing autographs a baseball for a fan at Lakewood BlueClaws head coach Jeff Manto’s baseball clinic at GPU Energy Park in Lakewood Dec. 19. Twelve years ago a major league baseball player reached out to a young Joe McEwing, and now…
