Category: Examiner News
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The Flugtag Fist Pumpers and their flying machine
Local teens to compete in Red Bull ‘flying day’ contest over Delaware River on Sept. 4 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer If the cast of the “Jersey Shore” can fistpump their way to fame, it’s probably just as easy to do the same to fly a plane. Above: David DiFrancesco (l), 17, Millstone, and Dan…
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Residents object to Roosevelt peddling plan for bike path
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — Residents protested the submission of a grant application with the state Department of Transportation (DOT) for the proposed Roosevelt Borough Bikeway Segment of the Capital to Coast Trail Project. The governing body moved not to vote on the application at the Aug. 23 Borough Council meeting. Councilman Jeff Ellentuck…
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Legacy of saving animals lives on
Fund in late animal control officer’s name helps rehabilitate rescued horses BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Destiny, a 10-year-old standardbred mare found in a backyard neglect situation, has a second chance at life as a result of a fund set up in honor of the late Mary Klink. MILLSTONE — One year after the death of…
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Millstone district adds another kindergarten class; rehires aides
Kindergarten students will not have trial bus run before first day of school BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Kindergarten classes have been reduced in size thanks to the help of parents. The Board of Education voted Aug. 23 to allow Michelle Kean to teach an additional kindergarten class this year. Superintendent Mary Anne Donahue…
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Federal dollars to fund another MOM rail study
U.S. senators Robert Menendez (DNJ) and Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) have announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the NJ Transit Corporation $534,375 for the development of an Alternatives Analysis/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (AA/DEIS) for the Monmouth Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail project. According to a press release from the senators, this funding will help…
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Millstone School District bids Mary Anne Donahue farewell
Interim superintendent and BOE start discussing possibility of sharing UFRSD superintendent BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — After serving the district for 13 years, school Superintendent Mary Anne Donahue said farewell at the Aug. 23 Board of Education meeting. She was appointed director of curriculum in 1997, became assistant superintendent in 1999 and was promoted…
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Millstone Board of Education has full membership again
Board welcomes back Holly Deitz and newcomer John Saxton BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Anewcomer and a former board member will replace two residents who recently resigned from the Millstone Board of Education. Eight candidates applied for the two positions, and the board made its decision at its Aug. 9 meeting. Holly Deitz, 47, served on…
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More summonses issued for mine trucks using undesignated routes
Dispute over mine access measurement continues BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Township officials are disappointed that neighbors disputing the length of an easement did not reach out to each other since the issue was last discussed in public. The Township Committee approved a 90-day extension for Pine Hill mine, also known as the Buck…
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U.F. hears plan for cemetery across from Cox’s Corner
Hearing to continue before Zoning Board on Sept. 20 BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — A religious burial society has proposed establishing a cemetery on a Route 524 farm. The Zoning Board of Adjustment began hearing the proposal last week and will continue the hearing at its Sept. 20 meeting. A cemetery is not…
