Category: Examiner News
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Officials tell concerned residents it’s too late to change fair site
Say issues like parking should have been voiced before agreement was signed BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Residents from the Galloping Brook development and Allentown attended the April 14 Township Committee meeting with concerns regarding the Freedom Fest State Fair. The fair is scheduled to take place July 12- 17 at Reed Park,…
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Community forum on April 25 to address teen behavior, substance abuse, mental health
MILLSTONE — When children display changes in their mood or behavior parents may wonder if they’re seeing typical teenage growth or something else. A community forum on April 25 will help parents better understand teen behavior, substance abuse and mental health issues. “Crossing the Line” will take place at 7 p.m. in the municipal court…
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Make cupcakes, not war
AHS students learn sweet lessons from first-ever cupcake challenge BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Juniors Danielle Rivas and Michael Oliu prepare the icing for their “Margaritaville Madness” cupcakes during the final round of Allentown High School’s first-ever Cupcake Challenge on April 14. For more photos, see www.gmnews.com. LAUREN CASSELBERRY Baking is a culinary science requiring precise measurements,…
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Municipal budget to impact taxes slightly in Upper Freehold Twp.
Two officials vote against spending plan, voice opposition to raise for employees BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Both the mayor and deputy mayor voted against the 2011 municipal budget at the April 14 Upper Freehold Township Committee meeting. Under the budget, which passed in a 3- 2 vote, the average home assessed at $446,215 will have…
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A child first, then an established child model
Millstone family shares ins and outs of raising daughter in the ad world BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Chloe Almeida, 12, Millstone, has been featured in ads for Macy’s, Nordstrom and Joe Fresh Jeans. A lthough her image appears on shopping bags at P.S. Aeropostale and giant posters at Target, few Millstone residents realize that it’s their…
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November election could go uncontested in four local towns
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Unless there are write-in votes for candidates in the June 7 primary election, there will be no local contests in the November general election. In Upper Freehold, Republican Robert Frascella is running for his second term on the Township Committee and the sole seat available this year. No Democrats filed to…
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Current board president faces newcomer in upcoming election
Millstone to vote on school budget and to fill four seats on Board of Education BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Neil Schloss MILLSTONE — In addition to voting on the school budget in the April 27 election, voters will choose between one of two candidates seeking a one-year term on the Board of Education. President Kevin…
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Attorney: Developer’s plan will return Monmouth Park to profitability
BY DANIEL HOWLEY NJSEA aims to have private ownership of racetrack by June 1 T he attorney for the real estate developer negotiating a five-year lease agreement to operate Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport says his client is up to the challenge of making the racetrack a self-sustaining enterprise. “He believes that he has a…
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U.F. explores alternative bulk waste options
Officials against charging residents extra fees BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — In a further effort to cut costs, the township is considering changes to its bulk waste drop-off. At the April 14 Township Committee meeting, Township Administrator Dianne Kelly reported that she recently had a meeting with Department of Public Works (DPW) and…
