Category: Examiner News
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Curley tapped to join Burry on GOP ticket
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer With a call for unity, Red Bank Councilman John P. Curley won the Monmouth County Republican Party’s endorsement to run for county freeholder during the party’s convention on March 26. “Let us leave this hall tonight in unity for victory,” Curley said in his convention speech at the VFW post…
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Millstone slashes spending to lessen tax blow
Township cuts offset decreased state aid, increased fixed costs BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Taxes for the average Millstone homeowner would rise $32 this year if the township passes the budget discussed at a special April 2 meeting. The proposed spending plan amounts to just under $7 million and may undergo some changes before the…
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Millstone First Aid Squad seeks funding, volunteers
“Our community is very responsive. Every year we are impressed with its generosity.” – Chris Chandonnet BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE – It’s that time of year when residents are asked to answer their call. Members of the Millstone Township First Aid Squad are making their annual plea to the community for support. Vice…
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Upper Freehold plans to exceed budget cap
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The township passed an ordinance to exceed themunicipal budget cost-of-living allowance despite having heard an earful from members of the public. In a 4-1 vote on April 3, the Township Committee passed the ordinance to establish a cap bank. Deputy Mayor Bob Faber cast the dissenting vote.…
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U.F. poised to bond for equipment worth $500K
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – A bond ordinance for various capital improvements has been carried to the April 17 Township Committee due to comments made during a public hearing. The governing body postponed the matter at its April 3 meeting and said it would wait to hear from Chief Financial Officer Dianne…
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Voter registration better linked to DMV services
TRENTON – Voter registration opportunities for New Jersey residents will expand as the state moves to fully implement a federal law. The federal “motor voter” law requires the state Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to link voter registration with motor vehicle transactions. The state’s Department of the PublicAdvocate began examining New Jersey’s compliance with the law…
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Dems tap Mallet, Mason to seek freeholder seats
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer After more than 20 years of Republican control of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Monmouth County Democrats think their time has come to run the show. Glenn Mason of Hazlet and Amy Mallet of Fair Haven have been selected as the Democratic Party nominees to run for two open…
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Nine months of detours end in U.F.
U-40 bridge on Holmes Mill Road reopens UPPER FREEHOLD – Area residents can once again use Holmes Mill Road to cross over Lahaway Creek. The nine-month bridge renovation project that forced Holmes Mill Road to close between Schoolhouse and Arneytown Hornerstown roads ended on March 27 when the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders joined…
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Opening day begins with blood drive
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The Allentown/ Upper Freehold Little League will host its fifth annual blood drive on opening day this Saturday. “Go to Bat to Save Lives” will take place 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the media center of the Upper Freehold Regional Elementary/ Middle School, located at 27 High…
