Category: Examiner News
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Horse found safe after three days in woods
BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Blake is back. The chestnut thoroughbred gelding who was missing for three days in the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area turned up June 16 on a Millstone resident’s driveway on Agress Road. Barbara Luna, Blake’s owner, was riding her horse on the afternoon of…
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Commission appeals Zoning Board decision
Lost Road resident vowsto continue fight BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer Lost Road resident vows to continue fight BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer The Millstone Environmental Commission has filed an appeal with the Township Committee to overturn a Zoning Board decision to allow AT&T to install cellular phone antennas on an existing tower near…
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DWI reforms headed for full Senate consideration
BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer DWI reforms headed for full Senate consideration BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer In the wake of the death of a local teenager after a crash with a drunken driver with four previous convictions, bills that may crack down on repeat offenders are moving through the legislative process. Three bills sponsored by…
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Truck noise making life miserable for residents
BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Township officials are looking for ways to cut down the noise from engine braking, also known as "jake braking," a practice used by truckers to slow down their vehicles. The noise from the jake braking is making life difficult for some township residents,…
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History buffs sought for new advisory board
History buffs sought for new advisory board The Monmouth County Historical Association is looking for residents who are passionate about history, American culture and preserving Monmouth County’s rich heritage. Through a grant from the New Jersey Cultural Trust, the MCHA will create a volunteer advisory board of 11-20 members who will meet quarterly to advise…
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Republican voters back newcomer for seat
Mayor says he willsupport party line, will not run as independent BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Mayor says he will support party line, will not run as independent BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Mayor John Mele lost his bid for a second term on the Upper Freehold Township Committee in the contested June 8 Republican primary election. Newcomer…
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Bank, car wash proposed for polluted site
BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Zoning Board members had concerns about a proposed bank and car wash application on Route 537 at the June 10 Board of Adjustment meeting. Board members carried VLRP Corp.’s application to the next board meeting. The developer wants to build the structures at the…
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Mayor: Millstone needs ballpark study
BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Mayor Nancy A. Grbelja plans to meet with the Monmouth County Planning Board engineer within the next few weeks to discuss a proposed minor league ballpark in nearby Monroe. "There may be a concern as to whether Route 33 can handle that kind of…
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County committeeman ousted in primary
BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Current Republican county committee members won re-election in the June 8 primary, with one notable exception. Longtime committee Chairman John "Jack" Menchin lost his bid by a slim margin to newcomer Albert "Chris" Florio in the township’s 4th District, with Florio receiving 131…
