Category: Examiner News
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U.F. denies congregation’s plan to build a cemetery
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — There will not be a Syrian Jewish cemetery on Route 524 near Cox’s Corner. At the Oct. 18 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, board members unanimously denied Congregation Rodfeh Zedek a use variance to construct a cemetery on a 26- acre parcel. Board members Roger Gravatt and Kenneth…
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Library honors Hindu festival
The Monmouth County Library will host Diwali programs at five library branches throughout Monmouth County during the first week in November. These free, family-friendly events will feature Indian music, dancing and “mehndi,” the art of drawing intricate henna patterns on the hands and feet. Diwali is one of the most joyous holidays of the Indian…
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Malkin and Warnick running for council in Roosevelt
Incumbent, newcomer will go unchallenged TBY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Two Democrats will seek election to the two open seats on the Roosevelt Borough Council. Peggy Malkin Newcomer Ralph Warnick will join incumbent Peggy Malkin on the ballot in the uncontested Nov. 2 election. Warnick, 61, who has lived in Roosevelt for 32 years, said…
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Allentown gears up for contested election
Four hopefuls contending for two open council seats BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Four candidates are vying for the two full-term seats open on the Allentown Borough Council. Robert Johnson Republicans Jean Hunter and incumbent Audrey Mount will face Democrats Robert Johnson and Wayne Smith in the Nov. 2 election. Background information Hunter, 68, is…
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Legislative package offers ways to pump money into horse racing industry
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Apackage of legislation unveiled last week offers suggestions that could bolster the state’s horse racing industry. The package, released by Democratic leadership under state Senate President Stephen Sweeney on Oct. 18, responds to a July report on the future of gaming in the state generated by Gov. Chris Christie’s Advisory…
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Soccer group wants to help improve U.F. sports fields
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The local soccer association wants to donate an irrigation system for the township’s soccer fields, and also hold fundraisers specially earmarked for field maintenance. Chris Ennis, a board member of the Upper Freehold-Allentown Soccer Association (UFA Soccer) told the governing body on Oct. 21 that his organization conducts…
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Fire breaks out in Millstone home
Millstone Township firefighters respond to a fire in a residence at 375 Millstone Road on Oct. 18. MILLSTONE — A Millstone Road residence caught fire on Oct. 18. The Millstone Township Fire Department and First Aid Squad were dispatched to 375 Millstone Road at 7 p.m. Firefighters, under direction of Deputy Chief John Fiore and…
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Ice & snow must be cleared from vehicles before driving
Highway safety and law enforcement officials have reminded New Jersey motorists that an amended law went into effect on Oct. 20 which requires that all ice and snow be removed from a vehicle before it may travel on New Jersey’s roads. Failure to do so can result in a citation and fine. Division of Highway…
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Judy Collins to sing at Freehold church
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — One of America’s most beloved singers will visit the First Presbyterian Church, West Main Street, on Dec. 4 to perform a traditional Christmas concert. Judy Collins will be the featured performer in the church’s sixth annual Christmas concert. T he Dec. 4 concert will begin at 7:30…
