Category: Examiner News
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Millstone honors fallen veterans with Memorial Day ceremony
Clockwise from top: During Millstone’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on May 30, Commander Rick Brody, of Post NJ-03 of the Veterans of the Vietnam War and The Veterans Coalition, honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. A flag waves as a soldier stands at attention. New Jersey Army…
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Upper Freehold considers liens to keep lawns lush
NeighboringMillstone charges $570 to mow Clarksburg Rd. site Upper Freehold Township may begin putting liens on homes where Department of Public Works employees are sent to cut lawns or remedy other public health concerns. At the June 2 Township Committee meeting, the governing body discussed options for dealing with neglected properties in the municipality. The…
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Roosevelt budget introduced despite concerns of short notice
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — The Borough Council introduced the 2011 budget at its May 23 meeting, even though members had only received copies of it that afternoon by email and none of them had read it. However, not introducing it could have caused complications as the state-mandated deadline for budget introduction is May…
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Helping hands
Checks from proceeds of Greater Media Newspapers’ musical fundraiser Soundstage, held May 7 at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, were presented on May 23 to two groups that work to enhance the lives of children with autism and their families. From left are Glenn Adamo, co-owner, Howell Ice World; Gary Weitzen, executive director, Parents of…
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Black bear spotted in Millstone
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Those taking a Sunday drive along Baird Road over Memorial Day weekend likely expected to see horses and possibly some deer, but never suspected coming across a black bear. Curious onlookers stopped their cars near Conover Road on the afternoon of May 29 to watch and photograph…
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Local gardeners open their personal paradises to the public
Hidden Garden Tour on June 4 features nine home gardens and wholesale nursery BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Allentown resident Marian Evans admires the irises blooming in her yard on May 20. She hopes to share her knowledge about historic irises with those who visit her yard during the Hidden Gardens Tour on June 4.…
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25th Annual State Fair will open at Meadowlands June 24
For its 25th anniversary year, State Fair Meadowlands will be treating fairgoers to brand-new entertainment during the 17-day event, running June 24 through July 10 at the New Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to the New Meadowlands Stadium, formerly Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford. State Fair Meadowlands is the largest fair in the New York metropolitan area,…
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Millstone Twp.’s new superintendent to begin with short consulting period
Board also appoints interim director of special services BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Newly hired superintendent Scott Feder, who starts work Aug. 1, will spend at least 10 days beforehand working in the school district. At the May 23 Millstone Township Board of Education meeting, the board approved Feder to provide superintendent consulting services from June…
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Moving forward at Brookdale Community College
Retired State Police major aims to restore duty, discipline, credibility to president’s office BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer William Toms, of Millstone, is serving as the interim president of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. The Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees believes it has found the perfect leader in William Toms. Toms, 47, Millstone, is…
