Category: Examiner News
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Millstone official: Gaboff investigation cost the twp.
BY JANE MEGGITT & JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers BY JANE MEGGITT & JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writers MILLSTONE – Township employees spent 40 hours investigating complaints about and furnishing records concerning resident Sharon Gaboff and her family, according to a township official. Township Administrator James Pickering said three men who live near the Gaboff property on Ely…
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Gala deemed a great party, an unforgettable success
Millstone community comes out in support of three local nonprofits BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Clockwise from top – “Frank Sinatra” made a special appearance to entertain guests at the Millstone Charity Gala on Saturday night at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe. Ron and Olga Byer take a break from…
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Alexander, Faber victory ends divisive U.F. election
Sal Diecidue’s write-in campaign fails at polls BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Voters vindicated the results of the June Republican primary in Upper Freehold Township’s Nov. 7 general election, despite Township Committeeman Sal Diecidue’s write-in campaign to keep himself on the governing body. Republicans incumbent Stephen Alexander and newcomer Robert Faber,…
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Millstone voters restore GOP’s complete control
Grbelja, Abilheira vow to focus on economic development, recreation BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP and JANE MEGGIT Staff Writers BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP and JANE MEGGITStaff Writers Millstone MILLSTONE – Despite a hefty turnout of Democratic voters in the Nov. 7 election, Republicans once again have earned total reign over Millstone Township. Republican incumbents Nancy Grbelja and Elias…
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Through the eyes of one lifelong Millstone resident
Millstone resident Cecilia “Ceil” Cooper Crawbuck, 89, was recently honored by the DeBows United Methodist Church in Jackson for 75 years of membership. Two townships’ histories unfold in tales of Hooper and Crawbuck families BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Lifelong resident Cecilia “Ceil” Hooper Crawbuck has seen a lot of changes during her…
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In Service
Air Force Airman David M. Novak has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training…
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Older pets need homes
Puppies and kittens are cute, but senior animals also deserve a second chance at life. The Burlington County Animal Alliance, a local, volunteer, nonprofit animal-rescue group, is helping Petfinder.com celebrate November as Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month, according to Kim Saunders, Petfinder.com’s director of public relations. Older dogs and cats are often overlooked and have trouble finding new…
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2nd Floor announces new features on Internet site
HAZLET – After two years of unprecedented growth in addressing broad adolescent issues, the 2nd Floor youth helpline, a program of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., has announced the launch of a special outreach campaign available to Monmouth County youth. The helpline, which has received more than 9,700 calls to date and countless Web visits,…
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Millstone’s open space tax will increase 1 cent
Township boasts over 5,200 acres preserved; more in the process BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE – By a slim margin, voters decided to further build the township’s coffers for open space preservation. In the Nov. 7 election, Millstone Township voters approved a 1-cent increase in the open space tax by…
