Category: Examiner News
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Central New Jersey water threatened as never before
New report identifies water quality problems in Millstone and across the region BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Water quality and quality of life go hand in hand. A new report about the local watershed shows both may be in danger if individuals don’t become more river friendly. Hundreds of thousands of people in…
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BOE rejects MTEA offer to renegotiate
Foley says proposed savings would put little toward long-term resolution of financial woes BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The Board of Education has turned down the Millstone Township Education Association (MTEA)’s offer to change the terms of their recently negotiated contract settlement. MTEA leadership said that members voluntarily agreed to change the terms of the contract…
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ATV club considered for Roosevelt residents
Resident aims to deter illegal activities by volunteering to give them a safe, legal place to ride BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — The illegal use of allterrain vehicles (ATVs) on borough property has been a recurring problem. One resident thinks the way to address it is for the borough to sponsor an ATV club…
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Children see tigers and toucans in the library
New mural a gift from 10-year library patron BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Jaguars and other jungle creatures peer over the shelves at children perusing their favorite books in the local library. Allentown Public Library patrons admire the jungle-themed mural that borough resident Teri Nalbone painted in the children’s section. PHOTO BY ERIC SUCAR staff A bold…
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Learn first aid to save a pet’s life
MILLSTONE — Area residents will have the opportunity to learn how to help family pets when they need emergency medical care. The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross and NorthStar Vets in Millstone have joined forces to present the public with their first-ever pet first aid training classes May 15-16 at the Millstone…
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Proposed Roosevelt budget less than $1M
Public hearing scheduled May 24 BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — The borough has lost $21,000 in state aid for the next municipal budget. The Borough Council introduced a preliminary budget, subject to change, at its April 12 meeting. The proposed $892,487 budget is $118,871 less than last year’s budget. The municipal tax rate would…
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Town seeks to buy more land near central recreation site
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Another 18 acres may be preserved as recreational land. At the April 7 Township Committee meeting, the governing body unanimously voted to introduce an ordinance to purchase 18.5 acres owned by the estate of Mary K. Boris. A public hearing and second reading on the ordinance is scheduled for…
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U.F. to vet Four Seasons snow removal costs
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREHOLD — While the township has approximately 70 miles of roads, there are about three and a half miles of roadway within the gated Four Seasons active adult community. At the April 8 Township Committee meeting, Michael Fortunato, a resident and employee of the township’s Department of Public Works (DPW),…
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Jersey Fresh will feature nation’s top horses, riders
nation’s top eventing competitions, the 2010 Jersey Fresh CCI, will be held May 6-9 at the Horse Park of New Jersey. Along with the country’s top horse and rider combinations competing in the threestar event, the two-star will test the skills of the newer, up-and-coming combinations, according to a press release from the New Jersey…
