Category: Examiner News
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Historic Clarksburg Inn demolished
New tavern/restaurant expected to open in about two years BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Millstone lost a giant piece of its history on March 6 when the remainder of the Clarksburg Inn was torn down. Above: Ted Gibson, of Monroe, checks out the vision of the forthcoming renovation during the demolition party at the historic…
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Voters could get say on putting VLTs at racetrack
Abill has been put forward that would seek voter approval for video lottery terminals at the Meadowlands horse racetrack. The bill (A-2458) would ask voters to approve video lottery terminals at a referendum held during a November general election. A video lottery terminal is an electronic game of chance similar to a video slot machine,…
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Committee to save the horse industry reconvenes
Millstone mayor and other area residents to help lobby Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry has reconstituted her local Save the Horse Committee in an effort to focus the state’s attention on the ailing horse racing industry that is vital to Monmouth County. Two of New Jersey’s racetracks are located in Monmouth County — Freehold Raceway…
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Upper Freehold Reg. School Dist. will be in session April 5
Parents, teachers help superintendent decide when to make up snow day BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Parents, don’t let the kids fool you. Not that every student would want an extra day off from school, but just in case some do, know that the Upper Freehold Regional School District has made spring break one day…
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Police investigating rash of Millstone burglaries
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The New Jersey State Police have set up a special hotline number for information regarding recent burglaries in the township. At the March 3 Township Committee meeting, State Trooper Randy Pangborn reported that there have been 11 burglaries since the beginning of the year, even though troopers and detectives…
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Parents partner with teachers to support Millstone students
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Millstone Superintendent Mary Anne Donahue (l-r) helps congratulate primary school teachers Linda Russell and Patricia Marzzullo, who were presented with a grant from Millstone Township Foundation For Educational Excellence trustee Melanie Napp for “Learning Through Play,” a program that uses props to facilitate play and help children with special needs…
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Animal control not same since officer’s passing
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The township’s animal control officer position, vacant since the death of Mary Klink last September, may not be filled. At the March 4 Township Committee meeting, Committeeman Steve Alexander said officials would not make a final decision until they have put the budget together. Since Klink’s death, Jackson…
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Refunding bonds will save over $450,000
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer State law presumes that taxpayers would always want the Board of Education to undertake a process that saves them money. That’s why residents don’t have to go to the polls to vote to allow the Upper Freehold Regional School District to issue refunding school bonds. The Board of Education unanimously…
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A call made; a baby saved
Millstone mother meets 911 operator who helped save son’s life BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer A Millstone family meets a 911 operator who saved their child’s life last fall. Pictured at the Monmouth County Police Academy on March 5 are (l-r) acting Chief of Communications/911 coordinator Neil Campbell, public safety telecommunicator Christine McCarthy, mother Christine…
