Category: Examiner News
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Road costs approved in Millstone
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The township will spend $250,000 on road improvements. A bond ordinance for the 2009 road improvement program passed in a 4-1 vote at the Sept. 16 Township Committee meeting. Committeeman Elias Abilheira, who lives on Haviland Drive, cast the dissenting vote. The $250,000 appropriation includes, but is not…
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The aerodynamics of Allentown
Local Civil Air Patrol cadet program conducted in church for over 40 years BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The officers of the Allentown Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol have played an important role in training local teens in aerospace education, leadership, physical fitness, and emergency and disaster preparedness support for nearly half a…
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Jackson has U.F. covered
Twp. has to find replacement for Klink, who served 12 towns BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Emergency animal control services will be provided by Jackson Township for the time being, due to the sudden death of longtime animal control officer Mary Klink on Sept. 10. At the Sept. 17 Township Committee meeting,…
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Two years of shows earn $100K for schools
School district to double MPAC schedule this year BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has generated over $100,000 in revenue since opening two years ago. Superintendent of Schools Mary Anne Donahue reported at the Sept. 14 Board of Education meeting that the revenue is being spent on student productions. The…
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Gala will celebrate 60 watershed years
The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, central New Jersey’s first environmental group, is celebrating 60 watershed years during its 34th annual Watershed Fest. This year’s fundraising festival will highlight the watershed association’s 60- year history protecting clean water and the environment in central New Jersey, and will feature food, music and auctions, according to a watershed…
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Millstone musicians help N’awlins soundwave swell
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer No other city in the country has bands at the heart of its history like New Orleans. Two young musicians from Millstone are playing a part in that living history. As drum major and assistant drum major respectively, former Allentown High School (AHS) Redbird Marching Band members Allison Feibus and…
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2009 motorcycle ride will bring down curtain on event
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Denim and leather will be the order of the day as motorcycle enthusiasts make the final run for Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity’s Ride for Affordable Housing on Oct. 4. After nine years of motorcycle rides that have increased in participation and in contributions, the founder of the event,…
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Civilian military jobs available
As civilian unemployment rolls continue to swell across the nation, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has announced there will be civilian job openings for qualified individuals in a variety of fields. “Base officials are encouraging qualified applicants to actively monitor www.usajobs. gov in order to apply through the website for several federal civilian job vacancies in various…
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Battling N.J.’s autism epidemic
Number of ASD-related services increase but some gaps remain BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Finding the means to raise children who will live to their highest potential has and always will be a challenge. Currently, there’s an epidemic in New Jersey making this feat even more exacting. Above: Becky Sullivan watches her 5-year-old son Ryan,…
