Category: Examiner News
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U.F. Planning Board heads into electronic era
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The Planning Board may soon ask applicants to submit information electronically, so board and audience members can more easily view and understand submittals. At the Jan. 22meeting, Chairman John Mele said the board may ask for electronic information to be included on the checklist ofmaterials that applicantsmust…
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New U.F. Planning Board breaks the ice
Members share background info. and master plan stances BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Old and new Planning Boardmembers were encouraged to learn more about each other at the Jan. 22 meeting. Newly elected Chairman John Mele asked board members to share their background information, their feelings about the master plan revision passed…
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N.J.’s racing industry on the brink of collapse
Corzine urged to fulfill promises made to remedy fiscal crisis BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Local members of the harness racing industry had strong reactions to the announcement that Freehold Raceway has reduced its purse structure and that the Meadowlands is expected to follow suit with drastic purse cuts if the Legislature does not quickly…
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Delays affect UFRSD middle school timeline
Facility may not reach substantial completion until Sept. 2010 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer If the Upper Freehold School District can’t find ways to make up for delays, the new middle school may not be complete until October 2010. Construction manager Gabrielle Dujue, of Marlton-based Hill International, said that despite the school district’s many successes…
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Volunteers will train to help victims of domestic violence
180-Turning Lives Around will be conducting a 40-hour training for Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers. The volunteer advocates, whose identities are kept anonymous, work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters. The advocates also discuss with the victim his or her legal…
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Millstone Twp. poised to preserve 600 acres
Town would bond for $12M but would recoup $5.4M BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer “It is more than enough money to manage the debt load and service other projects. Our land preservation efforts are our best weapon against stabilizing our tax rates.” – Robert Kinsey Deputy Mayor MILLSTONE – Approximately 600 acres of land would…
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The $3,000 question has been answered
Millstone officials have it out over questioned envelope of money BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE- An argument between Committeeman Elias Abilheira and township Republican County Executive Committee Chairman Steven Lambros started during the public portion of the latest Township Committee meeting and continued in the hallway after the meeting adjourned. With raised voices, each…
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For the Record
An article in the Jan. 3 Examiner titled “Dept. of Justice to investigate Roosevelt Boro” incorrectly identified Bruce Shoulson as the borough of Roosevelt’s attorney. Shoulson, of Lowenstein Sandler in Roseland, is the attorney for congregations Anshei Roosevelt and Yeshiva Me’on Hatorah. An article in the Jan. 17 Examiner titled “Local towns assess need for…
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RCEC leader, mayor take issue with committeeman
Abilheira falls out of favor with those who once supported him BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE- Township Committeeman EliasAbilheira had the hot seat at the latest municipal meeting. Republican County Executive Committee (RCEC) Chairman Steven Lambros said he had “unfinished business” with Abilheira, and some committee members criticized the committeeman for his lack of…
