Category: Examiner News
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U.F. officials discuss one ZIP code for all
Committee ponders the possibility of building a central postal facility BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Some township residents don’t know where they live. That’s understandable, according to Municipal Clerk Barbara Bascom, since Upper Freehold doesn’t have its own post office, and residents can therefore have Allentown, Cream Ridge,…
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Longtime board member will not seek re-election
Superintendent says Pat Coffey always wanted the best for district students BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A familiar face will be missing from local Board of Education meetings after the April elections. Patricia Coffey, who currently serves on both the Millstone and Upper Freehold Regional School District boards of…
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Elaborate Village awaits town’s action
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer Calling western Monmouth County “one of the sweet spots in the country” where the average household income exceeds $160,000, developer Richard J. Brunelli has a vision that he wants to bring to life. His vision is the development of The Village at Manalapan, a mixed-use commercial,…
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Board of Ed. candidates spell out important issues
An incumbent and three newcomers to vie for three seats in upcoming election BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — The four candidates running for election to the Board of Education discussed district issues this week. An incumbent and three newcomers will seek election to three open seats on the Board…
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Officials seek to regulate the rise and fall of trees
Private property owners, developers could get new tree removal guidelines BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Officials introduced two ordinances March 3 that aim to regulate township trees. If passed, the first ordinance would affect tree removal and preservation in minor and major subdivisions, while the second ordinance would…
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Old cell phones will aid soldiers serving overseas
BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer Cell phones that people are no longer using can help soldiers overseas. Andrea Mesh, of Marlboro, the founder of Project Support Our Soldiers (SOS), has launched a cell phone collection campaign. SOS will collect cell phones and sell them to the American Cellular Donation Organization (ACDO).…
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Candidates prepare for U.F. election
Those running must face replacing superintendent, building new school BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Five candidates will vie for two open seats in the region’s upcoming Board of Education elections. Those elected on April 19 will serve three-year terms on the Upper Freehold Regional School District’s Board of…
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U.F. officials propose $6.8 million budget
Municipal spending plan for 2005 relies on $1.3 million tax levy BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer The Upper Freehold Township Committee introduced its 2005 municipal budget on March 3. The committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed $6.8 million spending plan at its regular April 7 meeting. The proposed…
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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Developer Gerald Baldachino Sr., 68, of Millstone stands amid some of the homes his company, Scenic View Builders, built. In this development, he shared some of his property to create a connecting horse trail, where Millstone residents ride.
