Category: Examiner News
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Anu Sunil of Edison and son Aashray, 7, make their way through the pumpkin patch during fall festivities at Von Thun Farms in the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick on Oct. 2. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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NJSBA wants talks on tenure reform
The New Jersey School Boards Association has called on the state Legislature and the administration of Gov. Chris Christie to begin serious discussion of changes in the state’s century old tenure laws that govern employment of public school teachers and other school district employees. According to a press release from the NJSBA, to promote public…
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ReRun names new executive director
ReRun, the thoroughbred adoption program and onsite placement service for Monmouth Park’s retired racehorses based out of Helmetta, has named Laurie Condurso Lane as its new executive director. Lane founded the New Jersey Chapter in 1996 and has served as ReRun’s adoption coordinator since 2000. The organization’s previous executive director exited in 2007 and the…
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Bond refinancing to yield savings in Monmouth Cty.
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders plans to take advantage of lower interest rates by refinancing bonds from 2002 and 2003. The savings on interest is expected to be about $1.3 million, according to a press release. “As stewards of the taxpayers’ money, we always look for ways in which we can achieve savings,” said…
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Allentown’s Homecoming
Clockwise from top left: The cheerleading squad launches junior Emily Cocorles into the air before Allentown High School’s homecoming game against New Egypt on Oct. 15. Sophomores shout out a group cheer from their float in the homecoming parade. Fans show pride in Allentown High School’s football team. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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Zorovich lone candidate to seek unexpired term in Allentown
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Dan Zorovich ALLENTOWN — Republican Dan Zorovich will seek election to the remaining year of an unexpired seat on the Borough Council. He is the sole candidate seeking this position. Zorovich, 76, has lived in Allentown for 36 years. He resides on Sandburg Drive. The retired engineer is married with…
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Clinic helps kids get acquainted with lacrosse
Coach Scott Moore helps a player with shooting skills during the Millstone Lacrosse Club clinic held at Abate Park on Sept. 25. Below: Coach Lisa Bellotti shows a participant how to cradle. MILLSTONE — Kids picked up sticks and had a chance to check out the game of lacrosse. The Millstone Lacrosse Club held a…
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Millstone recognized for being on front lines of environmental action
Town receives award for protecting threatened animals and habitats MILLSTONE — The township is one of eight communities recently honored with an environmental achievement award. The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) presented the awards to local environmental commissions and environmental nonprofit organizations at its 37th annual congress Oct. 15 at Brookdale Community College…
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Library will honor chef Dennis Foy
The Monmouth County Library will honor one of the nation’s foremost chefs, New Jersey’s own Dennis Foy, in a special program on Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. According to a press release, Foy is aptly known as a founding father of American Cuisine, and has…
