Category: Examiner News
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June: Survival of the fittest
Gotti Kelley Green Scene Gotti KelleyGreen Scene With hurricane season just around the corner (oh yes!) you need to know if your trees will be safe from the possible wrath of Mother Nature. The following suggestions from the International Society of Arboriculture, www.treesaregood.com, might prevent serious losses: + Investigate the condition of your trees. Look…
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Fight like a girl
Girl Scout earns Silver Award organizing rape escape program BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer PHOTOSBYSCOTTFRIEDMAN Stephanie Dreifus, 15, (top photo) and Becky Weir, 14, both of Millstone, practice a technique for breaking free from a choke hold while Amber McGarvey, 13, (left photo) and Erinn Benedict, 14, both of Millstone, practice…
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Listening in on ‘Big Blue’
Jazz & blues, a splash of water: the annual music fest is back in town BY TOM CHESEK Correspondent BY TOM CHESEKCorrespondent Q Big Bill Morganfield uickly now: What has 10 sets of ears, stays hidden away from public view and has the first word as to when summer on the Shore really gets started?…
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Family helps work toward a future without cancer
Couple encourages support of Relay for Life on June 9-10 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Allen and Amie Harris and their daughters, Caitlyn, 10, (l) and Alicia, 8, will participate in the upcoming Relay for Life in New Egypt on June 9-10 in honor of Alicia, who is an…
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Dreamland needs approvals from the state
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The Planning Board granted preliminary approval for a 39-lot subdivision at its May 22 meeting, but 17 of the lots also need approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The lots with artesian conditions, which require approval from the state, need…
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Ernst Farm helps county top 10,000-acre mark
Upper Freehold has more than 7,000 acres in preservation Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry (l), Upper Freehold Mayor Stephen Fleischacker and the state’s agriculture secretary, Charles M. Kuperus, announce the preservation of the Ernst Farm at a special ceremony held on the Jonathan Holmes Road property in Upper Freehold on May 22. UPPER FREEHOLD…
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New construction to start on 140-acre Millstone tract
Farm owner will not retire ability to further subdivide property BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE – A single-family home will be built on the 140-acre site formerly known as the Fu Sing Farm. The township’s Zoning Board unanimously approved the project at its May 23 meeting. Vito Cardinale, who wants…
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Horse Park helps cancer survivors
The Jersey Classic Horse Show, scheduled for June 8, 9 and 10 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Route 524, Upper Freehold Township, will benefit sharing Village Cancer Survivor Groups, Far Hills. Participants in sharing Village’s “Driving For Surviving” pediatric oncology equestrian driving program will exhibit their skills at a special exhibition on June…
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Millstone Township taxpayers get a break
Tax rate for municipal purposes remains stable, but surplus decreases BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Although the municipal portion of the township’s tax rate is not increasing for a third consecutive year, Millstone’s budget did not get unanimous approval this year. The tax rate used for municipal purposes will remain at…
