Category: Examiner News
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Town plans to hire open space consultant
Matching funds could result in $3 million in grants for the town BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer MILLSTONE — Officials hope a newly created position will lead to more money for the township. The Township Committee approved the hiring of a part-time expert who can complete the paperwork to acquire open…
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Virus found in second bird
A second blue jay found in the western portion of the township has tested positive for West Nile virus. “The Manalapan Health Department has been advised that a blue jay collected by the Western Monmouth Animal Control on Sept. 8 was tested and found positive for West Nile virus,” said Dave Richardson, health officer. “This…
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Vet encourages teens to pursue equine careers
Equine surgery can be a BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Dr. Patricia Hogan talks about Dusty Sprinkles, a mare who broke her leg, while Allentown resident Jenny Kerys, 14, and East Brunswick resident Trista Kuna, 13, pet the horse. MILLSTONE — When Patty Hogan was 10 years old, she used…
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No date for debate is set yet for candidates
BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer MILLSTONE — The two candidates for Township Committee both say they are hoping for a debate. As of yet, however, no agreement has been reached, and no date has been set. Since Democratic candidate David Lee pulled out of the race two weeks ago, it is…
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Clear-cutting trees could soon be limited
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Officials are now considering a tree ordinance that would deal strictly with clear-cutting. At the Sept. 23 Township Committee meeting, Committeeman Salvatore Diecidue submitted a sample ordinance for the committee’s review. The ordinance, according to Diecidue, affects only major and minor subdivisions and…
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Township engineer recommends 6 acres
Soil limitations must be considered when making a decision BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Six-acre zoning is the way to go, according to the Upper Freehold Township planner. More than 100 people attended a presentation by Township Planner Richard Coppola regarding a possible change to 6-acre zoning. Coppola cited master plan…
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Family music classes offered in Allentown
A music and movement class for families with young children will be offered at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, Route 539, Allentown. The program is designed for children ages 1-4 and parents, and includes activities such as playing sticks, bells, shakers, and sand blocks; moving with scarves, hula hoops, balls. or just plain dancing together; reading…
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Girl, 14, recovers after unusual pool accident
Family grateful for aid from emergency workers, neighbors BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer When Karen Iucci heard her two teenage daughters scream from the swimming pool outside her Old Bridge home one day last month, she feared the worst. Iucci, now living in New Egypt, Ocean County, ran from…
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Family’s near miss leads to horse-awareness crusade
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A narrowly averted tragedy has spearheaded a couple’s campaign to educate motorists about how to proceed around horses that are sharing the road. A few months ago on Nurko Road, Lea and Manny Blanco were out for a trail ride with their two daughters,…
