Category: Examiner News
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For the Record
In the Feb. 24 edition of the Examiner regarding an article about billboards in Millstone, it was incorrectly reported that Cory Wingerter wanted the Millstone Township Committee to be proactive in not allowing X-rated signs along Route 195. Wingerter, however, had requested that the committee be proactive in reviewing its zoning to not allow businesses…
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U.F. officials mull new ethics reform
Committee discusses antinepotism law and board of ethics BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Recent scandals involving some Monmouth County mayors and officials added urgency last week to the Upper Freehold Township Committee’s discussion of creating an antinepotism ordinance and a code of ethics. During the committee’s Feb. 24 meeting, officials reviewed copies of antinepotism ordinances…
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New twp. planner settles in
UPPER FREEHOLD — Mark Remsa has some questions for the Planning Board. The new township planner told board members at its Feb. 22 meeting to expect a questionnaire from him regarding the township’s planning and zoning processes. A few days earlier, Remsa toured the township with members of the board. He said the area is…
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Park system’s activity directory is available
The Monmouth County Park System’s latest activity directory is now available at most county parks. The spring issue will feature details about the park system’s schedule of special events as well as nature, recreation and sports programs for March, April and May. The free publication is also available by mail, by calling (732) 842-4000, ext.…
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Land conservationists will rally in Trenton next week
Millstone Zoning Board chairman will speak about land preservation BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — New Jersey’s ninth annual Land Conservation Rally will take place in Trenton on March 12. The New Jersey Conservation Foundation and other land trusts, such as the Monmouth Conservation Foundation, which worked to preserve open…
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Board officials ponder proper ‘teenage wasteland’
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The next phase of the new middle school’s construction depends on the township. Upper Freehold Township has to amend its waste management plan (WMP) to designate 46 acres on Ellisdale Road as a sewer service area. The board will purchase the land for…
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How was your day? You’d better not ask
Lori C linch Are We There Yet? Although I can’t brag much about intellect, I can boast about my imagination. I can conjure up images in a whim. I like to imagine that I’m rich, thin, and that my house is clean. Just yesterday I imagined that my hair did what I wanted it to,…
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Septic issues afloat in Millstone Elementary
Superintendent says ongoing problem poses no danger to students BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer A school custodian alleged this week that the Millstone Township Elementary School has sewer line problems. Ken Sabosik, the school district’s head custodian since July 2003, said Millstone elementary school has had pipe problems for about a year, which cause sewage…
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Local farming family withstands test of time
Bullock Farm landscape remains generally as it did prior to the Civil War BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer In Monmouth County, few vistas look the same as they did a century ago, and few families have lived in the same home for almost 150 years, but the Bullock Farm and the…
