Category: Examiner News
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U.F. considers alternatives to costly courtesy busing
Constructing sidewalks, charging parents among options BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Upper Freehold Township is trying to find less expensive means of getting some students to school safely. Courtesy busing for Upper Freehold students who live less than two miles from school but do not have a safe walking route will cost township taxpayers about…
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Dangerous road will finally be improved
County to make improvements to Sharon Station Road BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer It took decades to come to fruition, but on the last day of 2009 Upper Freehold Mayor Steve Alexander signed an agreement that will allow Monmouth County to take over Sharon Station Road. Board of Chosen Freeholders Director Barbara McMorrow and Upper…
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Upper Freehold tried to reduce spending in 2009
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The downturned economy influenced many Upper Freehold Township actions and decisions in 2009. While it remains to be seen how the past year’s efforts to reduce spending will affect township operations this year, officials ended the year on a high note — signing an agreement with the Board of Chosen…
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‘Mama’s Night Out’ coming to MPAC
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — After the stress of the holidays, moms may need a night out. The Millstone Township Performing Arts Center will host “Mama’s Night Out” at 8 p.m. on Jan. 22. Although Barbara Schulze, coordinator of the event, especially encourages mothers to attend with their friends, theatergoers don’t have to…
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Horse Park of NJ announces 2010 Jersey Fresh benefactor
The Horse Park of New Jersey, Upper Freehold Township, has announced the addition of ReRun as the benefactor of the 2010 Jersey Fresh International Three Day Event scheduled for May 6-9, 2010. This event will also serve as a selection trial for the 2010 World Equestrian Games this coming summer in Lexington, Ky. ReRun, is…
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A look back at the top Roosevelt stories of 2009
BY JANE MEGGITT and JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers ROOSEVELT — While certain borough issues continued to divide public opinion in 2009, other events last year drew residents closer together than ever. Borough officials again had to wrangle with decisions regarding the yeshiva and the water system, but the weight of those issues paled in comparison…
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The year in review: Top Millstone stories of 2009
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Council on Affordable Housing and school budget issues permeated 2009 in Millstone. Here’s a month-to-month look at these and some of the other top stories of the past year. January The Township Committee chose Nancy Grbelja and Robert Kinsey to again serve as mayor and deputy mayor, although…
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School-use fee talks continue
Travel team would request refund if twp. gets free or reduced-fee facility use BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Millstone Township recreation programs can continue using the schools while the Board of Education discusses facility-use fees with the governing body. Deputy Mayor Robert Kinsey and Committeeman Fiore Masci met with representatives of the Board of Education…
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Assistance available for new moms in need
While many women feel a sense of elation throughout their pregnancy, for some women, the periods before, during and after pregnancy are anything but happy. According to a press release from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, most new mothers – up to 80 percent – experience at least a brief episode…
