Category: Examiner News
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Havens lets his heart, and audience, guide him
Singer/guitarist known for opening Woodstock festival BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Seeing Richie Havens in concert is like a box of chocolates … you never know what you’re going to get. Richie Havens From before the time when he played an epic-length opening at Woodstock back in 1969 up until now, the soulfulvoiced guitarist lets…
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Genealogist delves into history of Shore’s murders
‘Murders in Monmouth’ documents three decades of crime BY KATHY HALL Correspondent George Joynson’s passion for genealogy led him to write “Murders inMonmouth: Capital Crimes from the Jersey Shore’s Past.” Top right: John Vacchiano, who fled New Jersey after murdering a man he was feuding with, is one of the infamous characters featured in “Murders…
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Homeless cats seek foster care with senior citizens
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Eileen McDonnell wants to help senior citizens and retirees with limited income to experience the joy and companionship of a pet cat. With no cost for veterinary fees and help with food and litter if needed, Mc- Donnell can partner a suitable cat with a senior who is willing to act…
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State helps schools sow seeds to sustain farming
State’s secretary of agriculture visits with AHS students New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Charles M. Kuperus tours the agricultural education facilities at Allentown High School on March 20 with the school’s FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) members. ALLENTOWN – To keep agriculture thriving in New Jersey, the state wants to help schools bolster their…
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Tree safety a concern in Upper Freehold Twp.
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD- A new forestry plan is not like the controversial tree ordinances voted down in 2005. Township Attorney Granville Michael Magee made this statement during discussion of the new plan at the March 27 Township Committee meeting. The township’s Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) has developed a new Community Forestry…
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Bill would block potential conflicts of interest
Abill introduced by Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R-12) would bar members of the state Legislature from entering into a contract with any public entity located within their legislative district. The measure aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest for legislators who operate their own businesses, according to O’Scanlon. “While having people with experience in running their…
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Protesters urge Bush to end war, invest in America
Hundreds rally in opposition to president’s Freehold visit BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Hundreds of protesters chanted, “Bring the troops home, end the war now” as President George W. Bush touched down in Freehold aboard Marine One last week. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Top: Congressman Frank Pallone (l) joins the Solidarity Singers in a rendition…
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School’s new wastewater plan gets OK
Allentown facility likely to service Breza Road campus BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The township will support the new school tying into Allentown’s wastewater treatment plant. After long public and executive session discussion at its March 20 meeting, the Township Committee unanimously agreed to conditionally support the Upper Freehold Regional School District’s…
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Recreation fees increase in Upper Freehold Twp.
New members appointed to Rec. Committee BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Nonresidents who want to sign up for this year’s summer camp or tennis lessons will have to pay an additional fee. At the March 20 Township Committee meeting, resolutions for those programs were passed with different fee schedules for residents and…
