Category: Examiner News
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Millstone gets closer to pay-to-play ban
Common Cause official says model ordinance is a total ban for BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Pay-to-play legislation is back on the agenda.At its Sept. 15 workshop meeting, the Millstone Township Committee discussed various aspects of a proposed ordinance that would restrict the awarding of professional contracts. Officials are looking to…
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School officials defend Ellisdale Road location
Chosen site could affect the need for a controversial bypass BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — Officials say they have chosen the proposed school site with good reason and warn that a failed referendum could cost taxpayers more in the long run. Despite some concerns expressed by residents, the Board…
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Mobile lab aims to refine skills
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A new grant for computers could lead to improved writing and language skills among students. Middle school Principal Daniel Bland explained the Mobile Writing Lab Initiative at the Sept. 13 Board of Education meeting. The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE) gave a…
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Fighting rooster ring busted in Howell
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — A motor vehicle stop by township police officers eventually led state authorities to a property whose renter ended up being charged with using the premises for illegal cockfighting activities and various other animal cruelty charges. Howell police Detective Steve Dreher said an estimated 1,000…
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Officials sees parallels between 1924 and today
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — Perhaps it is true that the more things change, the more they stay the same. The Board of Education is proposing to build a new middle school, which voters will decide on in a Dec. 14 referendum. The almost $39 million referendum has caused…
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Glitch puts bus drivers on fire duty
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A computer glitch in the fire alarm system at the elementary school forced staff members to stand guard as human fire watchers on Sept. 9. Although the problem was repaired, the computer panel must be replaced, reported Board of Education Secretary Brian Boyle at…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Left, Emily Yuhas, 6,
of Upper Freehold, hands a bowling pin back to entertainer Brenn Swanson, of Point Pleasant, at the second annual Upper Freehold Township Community Day Sunday held at Byron Johnson Park. Top right, youngsters take to the air in the Moonbounce at Community Day.
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Fall ball
JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Bevin Mory, 13, of Allentown, wraps herself in a blanket to fend off the chill while watching her father participate in a soccer game Sunday morning.
