Category: Examiner News
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Springsteen delivers on promise to teen artist
Musician plays guitar,shares time with youthwho painted his portrait BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Musician plays guitar, shares time with youth who painted his portrait BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Michael Antrim, 17, enjoys a jam session with Bruce Springsteen on June 29. Springsteen paid a visit to Michael’s Red Bank home to sign…
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Long-distance call surprises graduate
When Iraq is calling,even special ceremonycan be put on hold BY ANNIKA MENGISSENCorrespondent Long-distance call surprises graduate When Iraq is calling, even special ceremony can be put on hold BY ANNIKA MENGISSEN Correspondent JACKSON — Jennifer Lynn O’Connor was a bit confused when she was handed a cell phone by a school official in the…
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Roosevelt revitalizes summer camp program
BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Roosevelt revitalizes summer camp program BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Although the borough’s summer camp program began on June 17, there are still openings for both residents and nonresidents. "We can handle about 10 more students," said recreation coordinator Eric Shubiger. "It’s a good deal at $125 per week."…
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Pa. racetrack slots may hurt N.J. breeders
N.J. BY JANEMEGGITTStaff Writer Pa. racetrack slots may hurt N.J. breeders N.J.’s casino subsidy may counter increase in Pa. purses, for now BY JANEMEGGITT Staff Writer Allowing slot machines at Pennsylvania horse racing tracks could be bad news for Upper Freehold breeders. Last week, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell signed legislation allowing slot machines in his…
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Resident upset with comments on Web site
BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Resident upset with comments on Web site BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Members of the often contentious Township Committee were relatively cordial to one another at the July 7 meeting. One resident, however, was upset with the content of a Web site registered to Mayor Nancy A. Grbelja. Thomas…
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Malpractice reform law called a good first step
Doctors pushed for statelegislation but do notget all that they sought BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Doctors pushed for state legislation but do not get all that they sought BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer After almost two years of debate which included the first job action by physicians, a medical malpractice reform bill was recently signed…
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ATV ordinance unfair to kids, mother says
Ordinance places limits on vehicle use BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Not everyone in Millstone thinks that all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are a nuisance. Although the public hearing on a proposed ATV ordinance is slated for the Aug. 4 Township Committee meeting, several residents complained about its restrictions during the public portion…
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Township to pay $4M for Waters Farm land
BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer MILLSTONE — After months of negotiations, the final purchase price for the Waters Farm property for the new middle school has been determined. The total price tag was $7 million, but the township will end up paying $4 million to the Waters family and…
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Roosevelt considers ATV restrictions, too
Several support a total ban; borough attorney says it could result in lawsuits BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Several support a total ban; borough attorney says it could result in lawsuits BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Like neighboring Millstone, borough officials here are considering an ordinance that would regulate the use of all-terrain (ATV)…
