Category: Examiner News
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James Gandolfini supports Asbury, independent films
‘Sopranos’ star premieres short at G.S. Film Festival BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer PHOTOSBY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Actor James Gandolfini walks the Asbury Park boardwalk to a press conference at the former Howard Johnson hotel during the Garden State Film Festival on March 24. It was reminiscent of the dream when the…
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Spring brings new year for members of Bahá’í faith
Faith, family, community central to Bahá’í beliefs BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Patty and Jim Whyte in Haifa, Israel. Haifa is the site of Baha’i shrines. It’s the dawn of a new year for members of the Bahá’í faith, of which there are reputed to be 5 million across the globe.…
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Rooseveltians may see $144 tax increase
Budget covers increased instruction, tuition, special education costs BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer ROOSEVELT – Taxes for the average homeowner would increase about $12 per month if voters approve the school district’s proposed $2.5 million budget. The proposed budget for 2007-08 amounts to a $172,337 increase over last year’s spending plan…
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Soil samples clean, land cost set, Breza ready to go
Voters to decide on $13.2M referendum on April 17 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional School District has good news and more good news. According to Board of Education President Joseph Stampe, the board has not only received information that soil at the proposed middle school site on…
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Spend the summer with theater arts professionals
Young thespians can spend part of their summer with experienced actors and directors at a local theater camp. The Strand Theater in Lakewood will host its fourth annual Summer Theater Youth Camp from July 16-27, according to Marylou Gesslein, the theater’s program manager. Camp, which is open to children ages 7-18, will take place Monday…
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Board calls for member’s resignation
Alleged racial slur at heart of debate surrounding Krieger BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education has asked one of its members to resign for using inappropriate language. Although much of the discussion during the board’s March 21 meeting revolved around an alleged incident involving board member Howard Krieger, Krieger…
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Millstone taxpayers could see $800 increase
School district spending plan amounts to $30.3M BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer The Millstone Township School District’s proposed budget relies on the average homeowner’s willingness to pay $66 more per month in taxes than in 2006-07. The Millstone Township School District’s 2007-08 proposed budget amounts to $30,288,011, which is a 6.6…
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Zoning to keep U.F. community attractive
Former planner discusses master plan revisions, land preservation BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – A resident who helped write the state’s Agricultural Smart Growth Plan has shared his views on land use issues in the township. Dr. S. Perrine Dey, an equine veterinarian who formerly served as president of…
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Board calls for member’s resignation
Alleged racial slur at heart of debate surrounding Krieger BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education has asked one of its members to resign for using inappropriate language. Although much of the discussion during the board’s March 21 meeting revolved around an alleged incident involving board member Howard Krieger, Krieger…
