Category: Examiner News
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Millstone officials cling to taxpayer-paid benefits
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Four out of five members of the Township Committee have health benefits that the municipality pays for and don’t want to give themup. At the Feb. 20 Township Committee meeting,CommitteemanEliasAbilheira,who hasmunicipal health benefits,made amotion to remove health benefits as an option for committeemembers.Themotionwas not seconded, and neither was…
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New Jersey’s $1B agricultural industry threatened
Local farmers react to Corzine’s plan to cut Dept. of Agriculture BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Local farmers and officials have had strong reactions to Gov. Jon Corzine’s plan to eliminate the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) as a costcutting measure. Corzine also wants to eliminate the state’s Commerce and Personnel departments. The New…
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Inclement weather keeps firefighters, first aid busy
MILLSTONE – Township firefighters had a busy weekend. The Millstone Township Fire Department responded to a house fire on Feb. 23, an early morning accident on Feb. 24 and anothermotor vehicle accident later on Sunday, according to Millstone Township Fire District No.1. On Friday, firefighters were dispatched at 8:42 p.m. to 20 Brookside Road for…
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Campground to open March 15
FREEHOLD – Spring into spring by spending the night at the Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. Opening for the season on March 15, the campground features 64 wooded campsites (52 which can be reserved while 12 are available on a first come, first serve basis). All…
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Kind Heart comes to the rescue of rascally rabbits
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Yonatan, one of the male Dutch rabbits Kind Heart Rescue in Upper Freehold saved from unfit living conditions, munches on some grub and awaits adoption at foster care. UPPER FREEHOLD – A personalized license plate indirectly led to the rescue of nearly three-dozen rabbits from unsuitable living conditions in a…
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Bright past leads the way to a brilliant present
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Samantha Miller, 17, was one of two New Jersey students and one of 63 United States students to achieve the highest possible composite score on the October 2007 ACT. MILLSTONE – Samantha Miller has flown under the radar throughout all of her years of schooling, even though she…
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Bowwow powwow boosts students’ love for books
Five Furry Angels visit Millstone Township Primary School BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer As Dr. Seuss’ tongue-twisting tale “Fox in Socks” tried its best to trick second-grader Andrew Dorfman, Faith reached a paw over to reassure the young reader. ERIC SUCAR staff Second-grader Bryce Morris reads one of his favorite books to Jay, a Chinese…
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Auxiliaries present donation
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – After another year of fundraising, the CentraStateAssociated Auxiliaries held their annual dinner on Feb. 7 at the Star and Barry TobiasAmbulatory Campus auditorium. More than 120 auxilians, including thrift shop volunteers, gathered to present the fruits of their labors to the administrators of CentraState Medical Center. The combined efforts of the five…
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Preservation project held up by COAH obligation
Acreage wanted for open space could be only place for affordable housing BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Many questions remain regarding the potential preservation of a 135-acre tract along Breza Road. Although Township Attorney Granville Magee cautioned Township Committee members against releasing specific details about the preservation project because negotiations are ongoing,…
