Category: Examiner News
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County aims to split dam inspection $$ State had wrong owner for unnamed Upper Freehold dam
Staff Writer By keith hahn County aims to split dam inspection $$ State had wrong owner for unnamed Upper Freehold dam In response to the state Department of Environmen-tal Protection’s September order to complete overdue dam inspections on high- and significant-hazard dams, Monmouth County engineers are looking to the individual towns for help. In many…
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County lowers weight limit on Mill Pond bridge
Staff Writer By keith hahn ALLENTOWN — With one swift action, county engineers have solved two problems bothering borough residents. Beginning Feb. 1 the county bridge that crosses Mill Pond on Main Street (Route 539) will have a 10-ton weight limit. This action will stop the flow of large trucks running through town and will…
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There’s never a dull moment with Millstone PTO Participants like keeping in touch with their children’s schools
Staff Writer By theresa a. boschen There’s never a dull moment with Millstone PTO Participants like keeping in touch with their children’s schools MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township PTO, with 386 family members and participation of 90 percent of the teachers in the Millstone Elementary School, raised approximately $61,000 last year. Profits from the upcoming…
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Bridge under stress
JERRY WOLKOWITZ The county has taken steps to lessen the stress on the Mill Pond bridge in Allentown, which will be reconstructed later this year. The photo at right shows a section of the west side.
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Black ice wreaks havoc in Millstone
Staff Writer By keith hahn MILLSTONE — Most people welcomed last week’s balmy weather with open arms, but as it turns out, the fluctuating temperatures can be dangerous. The morning of Jan. 31, state police responded to several auto accidents all in a one-hour period, and all a result of invisible "black ice" on the…
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Roosevelt looks to repair well; eliminate PCD zone
ROOSEVELT — The borough does not need a new well, according to officials. The decision comes on the heels of a recent inspection of borough wells. There are currently two wells in the town that are able to supply water to residents. Well No. 4 is the main source of water and is in perfect…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ Millstone fire ruled accidental
JERRY WOLKOWITZ Millstone fire ruled accidental Firefighters gather outside a house at 25 Huneke Way in Millstone after battling a blaze Friday evening. According to State Police Trooper Kevin Kincs of the Hightstown station, the fire, which was reported at 8:15 p.m. when a large amount of smoke was observed coming from the house, was…
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Canceled summer rec annoys U.F. officials
Canceled summer rec annoys U.F. officials Committee also discusses cat problem, cell phone ban By jane meggitt Correspondent There may not be a summer recreation program in Allentown and Upper Freehold this year. At the Jan. 24 Upper Freehold Township Committee meeting, Township Clerk Barbara Bascom said she had received unofficial notice that Allentown will…
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Closing summaries under review in Schirmer case
Staff Writer By keith hahn ALLENTOWN — The case of suspended Allentown police officer Philip Schirmer has entered the final phase of trial. Attorneys from both sides of the case turned in summations of their respective arguments to Joseph Leo, the borough administrator of Matawan, who was appointed as the independent hearing officer for the…
