Category: Examiner News
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U.F. deputy mayor wants out of politics
Miscoski will miss town work, but not public scrutiny BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer “It’s a sad day for me. I’ve always had a great passion, a love for Upper Freehold.” – Bill Miscoski UPPER FREEHOLD – After 15 years on the township’s governing body, Bill Miscoski is calling it quits.…
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Millstone taxpayers see relief
Proposed municipal budget would not impact tax rate BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer The proposed 2007-08 municipal budget would not take more money out of Millstone taxpayers’ pockets. During a special budget workshop meeting at 8 a.m. on April 15 in the municipal courtroom on Millstone Road, the Township Committee announced…
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Peace demonstration a call to contribute to peace
Human toll of armed conflict depicted in symbolic die-in BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH – – Against a backdrop of the war in Iraq and random acts of violence in communities throughout the nation, members of the Monmouth University community made a statement for peace this week. Sponsored…
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Freeholder helps celebrate Women’s History Month
Lillian Burry COLTS NECK – Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry attributes her success in business and politics to the generations of American women who have come before her. “I’ve been able to achieve my goals because I stand on the shoulders of American women who have helped me shape my life,” she said during…
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Millstone firefighters fill boots with $3,000
Money raised will support Muscular Dystrophy Association BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE – These boots were made for walking, but they collect money, too. Millstone Township Uniformed Firefighters Local No. 4388 used their work boots to participate in a fundraiser called “Fill the Boot” on Saturday, April 7. Money raised…
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New Jersey Horse Park booked solid with shows
Biggest event of the season slated May 31 to June 3 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Riders will travel to the Horse Park of New Jersey from all over the world for the fourth annual Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event and Advanced Horse Trials. The Horse Park is a…
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New ratable has a hard time in U.F.
Businesswomen spent $206,000 in fees before breaking ground BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Two years after receiving preliminary approval to build a Kiddie Academy day-care center in town, the owners plan to break ground. The building is expected to be the first structure in the 11-lot commercial development…
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Petrella family hopes for another run in the sun
Annual ‘Run for a Memory’ scheduled for June 9 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Runners line up for last year’s “Run for a Memory” 5K. The event is held annually in Millstone Township in honor of John W. Petrella. MILLSTONE – Shirley Petrella hopes the sunlight will once again shine down…
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Budget to keep tax rate stable
UPPER FREEHOLD – The township has proposed a $7.5 million municipal budget for 2007-08. Although the proposed budget amounts to about $300,000 more than last year’s budget, Mayor Stephen Fleischacker said the spending plan would not affect the tax rate. Fleischacker said the tax rate would be the same as last year. The average homeowner…
