Category: Examiner News
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BACK TO SCHOOL 2004
JEFF GRANIT staff Top left, two girls hold hands as they walk down the Millstone Elementary School hallway on the first day of school last week. JEFF GRANIT staff Instructions are written on the blackboard for students to follow on the first day of school at Millstone Elementary School last week. JEFF GRANIT staff Mrs.…
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Seven teens arrested after local prank
BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer MILLSTONE — Vandalism last month led to the arrest of several area teenagers last week, police said. According to the New Jersey State Police, Hamilton Station, at least seven high school students allegedly shot paintballs and threw eggs at three homes in Millstone and three in…
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School design is cut to stay within budget
Revised design hits special ed, athletic fields, parking, auditorium BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Revised design hits special ed, athletic fields, parking, auditoriumBY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer A worldwide increase in the cost of construction materials has forced the Millstone school board to cut $3.9 million from the design of the new middle school. Voters approved…
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Former vice principal now heads elem. school
Character development programs help youngsters learn to behave better FARRAH MAFFAI staff Miriam Peluso will be filling the vacancy left by retired Principal Ed Coldren, a 35-year veteran of the district. ALLENTOWN — The last principal may be a hard act to follow, but Miriam Peluso feels up to the task. Peluso, who spent five…
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EDC seeks right types of businesses
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The newly established Economic Development Council (EDC) has a lot on its plate. The initial meeting of the first EDC in the township took place on Aug. 23. According to attorney and Township Committeeman Stephen Alexander, who spearheaded efforts to start the group,…
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Local residents pursue answers on school site
Board defends decisions, asks for future township cooperation BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Board defends decisions, asks for futuretownship cooperationBY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — Though the site for the proposed middle school is no longer a concern for one resident, he plans to keep asking questions. Joseph Calvitti had been a vocal opponent of…
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Motorcycle raffle at Community Day Sept. 18
The Friends of Upper Freehold, in conjunction with the Allentown Little League, are sponsoring a fund-raiser to benefit recreation activities and the development of Upper Freehold Township parks. On Community Day, Sept. 18, at Byron Johnson Recreation Area, Upper Freehold Township, a drawing will be held at 3 p.m. for a Harley-Davidson FXDWG Dyna Wide…
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Artists and crafters needed for fall festival
The 21st annual Allentown Fall Harvest Festival is seeking artists and crafters to participate in this year’s festivities, scheduled for Oct. 9 and 10, rain or shine, along Allentown’s Main Street. Only hand-crafted items will be accepted — no flea market or buy and sell. The jewelry category is filled up, and no food vendor…
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FARRAH MAFFAI staff Brandon Joseph, of Brandon Signage, puts the finishing touches on the new lettering for Allentown High School last Thursday. The school has been undergoing major renovations.
