Category: Examiner News
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Get counted, census forms at post office
The census forms may have gotten to Roosevelt later than any other New Jersey town, but they’re finally there. Roosevelt residents, who were not mailed census forms because the U.S. Census Bureau would not send them to post office boxes in the initial mailing, may now pick them up from a container in the lobby…
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Eight sites added to Weekend in Old Monmouth
40 historic Monmouth sites to be open for visits on May 1 and May 2 The 18th-century Georgianstyle Burrowes Mansion in the heart of downtown Matawan will be one of the stops on the county’s third annual “Weekend in Old Monmouth,” a two-day historic-sites tour on Saturday, May 1, and from noon to 5 p.m.…
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Casino execs offer $600M to put slots at racetrack
Local legislators ask state to open bidding process to put gambling machines at tracks Local legislators have called for slots at horse racetracks following a $600 million offer from a group of casino executives. Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande asked the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) to seek…
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Money woes: Firefighter, others let go
Hope Fire Company asks Allentown and all area residents to increase contributions BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Due to budget constraints, two Department of Public Works employees and one Hope Fire Company (HFC) paid firefighter will lose their jobs. The Township Committee passed resolutions March 22 to reclassify two firefighters from probationary to…
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For art, architecture, photography enthusiasts
The historic town of Roosevelt, with its rich artistic tradition, will present an exhibition of works on paper and photography. Sponsored by the Roosevelt Arts Project, the exhibit will feature the works by Roosevelt artists, as well as guest artists from the West Windsor, Princeton and Brooklyn’s Red Hook art scenes. The event will take…
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Upper Freehold Regional budget fails at the polls
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Voters rejected the Upper Freehold Regional School District’s proposal to raise $19.1 million in support of a $37.9 million school budget. During the April 20 election, 1,679 Allentown and Upper Freehold residents cast ballots against the 9.88 percent tax levy increase while 681 supported it. The proposal would…
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Sensational enough to win
With enough votes, Millstone resident can make her way to Broadway’s BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Millstone’s Ashley Rose Folino, 19, has a chance to win a walk on role in Broadway’s “Chicago” through an online voting contest. MILLSTONE — Ashley Rose Folino, 19, sang her way into the final six contestants of a national…
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Allentown artist’s quiet studio
The artistic talent of Frank Bardachino, of Allentown, will be showcased in the Mercer County Community College Visual Arts Students Exhibition through May 13. The artists will host an opening reception 5-7:30 p.m. April 29. “Quiet Studio” by Allentown’s Frank Bardachino The exhibit is free and open to the public and takes place at The…
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Young Redbird golf team is learning on the job
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown’s golf team has had its share of success during coach Doug Hunt’s 24 years, including a No. 2 ranking in NJSIAA Group I and a No. 11 finish in the final rankings after competing in the state Meet of Champions. Allentown High School’s John Masserini reacts to missing a putt…
