Category: Examiner News
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State youth orchestra to play at St. Mary’s
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent An afternoon of delightful classical music is the promise of the New Jersey State Youth Orchestra (NJSYO) as its members present a benefit concert at St. Mary’s Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, at 4 p.m. Dec. 7. In exchange for providing the orchestra with free rehearsal space, St.…
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A galaxy of veterans
Students create stars to honor those who serve BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer PHOTO SUBMITTED COURTESY OF LOUISE SAN NICOLA A star honoring veteran Chrisanna Bertuccio on the “Wall of Honor” at the Millstone Township Primary School. MILLSTONE — The veterans memorial at the Millstone Township Primary School isn’t made of marble, granite or steel…
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Schools to make $45K in repairs
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — There are two significant increases in the school district’s Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP), according to Business Administrator Bernard Biesaida. Biesaida explained at the Nov. 10 Board of Education meeting that the CMP is a threeyear plan for the upkeep and maintenance of school facilities. The plan outlines previous…
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U.F. planner proposes less intense land use
Community commercial sought along I-195 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Although two proposed land use ordinances would be inconsistent with the master plan, Planner Charles Newcomb has recommended them for the governing body’s consideration. The Planning Board was advised by its attorney Dennis Collins at the Nov. 13 meeting that its vote…
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Talking ‘Porno’ with Kevin Smith
Writer-director fields fans’ questions BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer SHARON LEFF Fans wait in line outside the Count Basie Theatre Nov. 7 before a Q&A session with filmmaker Kevin Smith. Although he hails from New Jersey, writer-director Kevin Smith attracted fans from across the country to his question-and-answer session at the Count Basie Theatre, Red…
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Millstone’s House Hill Farm saga continues
Owners that cleaned up land now face losing it BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer After years of cleanup and monitoring, House Hill Farm in Millstone has received a no further action letter from the state for illegal dumping that occurred there in the 80s. However, the accomplishment is bittersweet for the farm’s current owners who…
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Center Players present ‘Catch Me if You Can’
Center Players, Freehold’s award winning resident theater company, will open its 2008-09 Signature Series with a production of “Catch Me If You Can” by Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert. Based on the play by Robert Thomas, the show will be directed by Jack Rosmarin of Marlboro. The play will run five consecutive weekends through Nov.…
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N.J. youths can get help via expanded hotline
New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families has helped 180 Turning Lives Around extend its 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline to all children in the state. The 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline is part of Gov. Jon Corzine’s “Strategy for Safe Streets and Neighborhoods” and is funded in part by the Department of Children and Families, according to a…
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Please pass the turkey for families in need
FoodBank needs 3,000 more turkeys for holiday season The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is in great need of food donations for the upcoming holidays. Because of the economic downturn, passing the turkey this year will be a struggle for many families. The FoodBank will serve an estimated 10,000 families with all the ingredients…
