Category: Examiner News
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Charges lodged in charitable charade
On May 19, Christopher Elia, 44, of Warren Township, was arrested by detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office with the assistance of the Warren Township Police Department on complaints charging him with first degree financial facilitation of criminal activity, second degree theft by deception, second degree misconduct by a corporate official, fourth degree falsifying…
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Nominations sought for planning awards
The Monmouth County Planning Board is accepting nominations for its 2010 planning awards. Through its annual planning award program, the Monmouth County Planning Board honors outstanding plans, projects, individuals and municipalities that have significantly influenced planning in Monmouth County. “The annual planning awards are an important way for the county to recognize people, organizations and…
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Kruise Nite to kick off Freehold summer events
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Warmer months in Downtown Freehold offer ambiance, outdoor cafe dining, strolls along the Main Street promenade, concerts, and a return to the era of old-time rock and roll. Downtown Freehold returns to the 1950s and 1960s with Kruise Nite, presented by 33 East Car Wash, on the last Thursday…
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Open space grant applications sought
FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is soliciting applications from municipalities wishing to compete for a share of $2 million from the Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant Program to create, expand and improve local parks. Applications for the latest round of grants have been mailed to all 53 Monmouth County municipalities. The…
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Flex The Muscle wins Dexter Cup
Receiving the perfect trip from driver Dave Miller, Flex The Muscle came from just off the pace to win the 51st edition of the $156,000 Dexter Cup by 1½ lengths Saturday at Freehold Raceway. Trainer Ray Schnittker collected his sixth Dexter victory while veteran Miller visited the winner’s circle for the first time in the…
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Sheriff Youth Week seeks applicants
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has announced that applications are being accepted from Monmouth County high school aged students for participation in the 18th annual Sheriff Youth Week program. The deadline for applications is June 15. This challenging weeklong program, held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, from July 12-16, affords participants the…
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Millstone to cut municipal spending by almost $478K
Positions eliminated; staff hours reduced; all departments’ spending decreased BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Township Administrator James Pickering described the 2010 municipal budget as challenging, but prudent and fiscally responsible. Pickering presented the proposed spending plan at the May 19 Township Committee meeting. A public hearing will be held on June 16. The 2010…
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Millstone stands ground as developers react to endangered species protections
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Jersey Shore Builders Association (JSBA) has issues with a township ordinance that aims to further protect endangered species and their habitats from development. JSBA President Dwight Pittenger and attorney Paul Schneider attended the May 19 Township Committee meeting, asking the governing body to reconsider the recently adopted ordinance…
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Soap opera actor, entertainer to throw first pitch at BlueClaws game
Funds from June 6 nut-free baseball game to benefit children with food allergies Above: Two walkers take a break during the 2009 FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in Long Branch. Left: Buster the BlueClaws mascot has fun with fans during last year’s nut-free game in Lakewood. The minor league baseball team will hold its second…
