Category: Examiner News
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Developer must perform full battery of soil tests
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — The owner of a proposed subdivision on Paint Island Springs and Millstone roads will have to perform more soil contaminant tests on his land than he had anticipated. Charles Noreika had sought a waiver from some of the soil tests required by state Department…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Judy Faber, of Millstone, makes a centerpiece for the upcoming Cupid’s Ball, a charity event for Millstone Township schools, which will be held on Feb. 11. Story on page 6.
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Roosevelt announces rec schedule
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — When the weather outside is frightful, township residents can warm up by choosing among the many indoor activities offered by the Roosevelt Recreation Department. This winter, the Recreation Department will continue some of its most popular programs, including yoga and movie nights, according to…
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Local bars, restaurants prepare for smoking ban
BY JANE MEGGITT and TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writers BY JANE MEGGITT and TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writers MILLSTONE — Local restaurateurs don’t think the new smoking ban will impact business. Former Gov. Richard Codey signed the Smoke-Free Air Act into law on Jan. 15, which bans smoking in public places such as bars and restaurants in an…
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Proposed legislation aims to help struggling farmers
Bill would allow cell towers, small businesses on preserved farmland BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer A controversial state bill the Legislature passed earlier this month would permit certain nonagricultural activities on preserved farmland. During a meeting on Jan. 19, Upper Freehold Township Committee members voiced approval of the new bill, which…
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Roosevelt mayor puts fire chief in the hot seat
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — Mayor Neil Marko, who is the subject of a Feb. 7 recall election, began holding fire officials’ feet to the flames last week. In an interview on Jan. 17, Marko denied recall leaders’ allegations that he has interfered with the fire department’s ability to…
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Mayor’s involvement with yeshiva plans reviewed
Pool club members, temple representative reconstruct timeline BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer As Roosevelt voters prepare for a Feb. 7 recall election, some people continue to flush out whether there’s proof of potential impropriety by the mayor. Some residents have discussed Neil Marko’s potential conflict of interest as one of the…
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AHS tuition increases for Millstone students
Board ready to accept nominations for three available seats BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — Tuition costs for Millstone students attending Allentown High School will increase $86 per student during the 2006-07 school year. At the Jan. 18 Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education meeting, board members unanimously agreed to…
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Bagworms threaten trees on Sweetmans Lane land
Residents urge others to speak about problems in their yards BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Albert Genatt points out the almost incognito bagworms that have nestled into one of the trees that lines the driveway of his Sweetmans Lane home in Millstone. At right, a cluster of bagworms dangle from a…
