Category: Examiner Opinion
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Guest Column Michele S. Byers Victory an example of solidarity, cooperation
Guest Column Michele S. Byers Victory an example of solidarity, cooperation People often call the New Jersey Conservation Foundation (NJCF) with a basic question: "How can we save open space that’s slated for development in our community?" This question doesn’t always have a simple answer. The story of the preservation of the Chase tract in…
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for the record
Of 85 horses stricken with the West nile virus in 1999 and 2000, 32 died or were euthanized. In Monmouth County last year, 10 horses came down with the virus and two died. This information was either unclear or incorrect in last week’s Examiner.
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Thanks for making 27th annual fair a success
The 27th annual Monmouth County Fair concluded at East Freehold Park in Freehold Township on July 29. The Monmouth County Park System extends its thanks to the hundreds of vendors and exhibitors, stage performers, event coordinators, and 4-H members on a job well-done. A total of 1,058 ribbons, trophies and honors were presented. From Barbara…
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Manalapan rezoning plan called ‘political opportunism’
The Manalapan Planning Board’s proposed rezoning plan strips 50 percent of the land value from our farms. It cheats farmers of the equity they sweated and worked to create. It punishes them for not having sold to developers by stealing their children’s future. Worse, it deceives all of Manalapan because: • instead of stopping development,…
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Allentown-U.F. joint venture summer camp a rousing success
I would like to congratulate camp director Brian Irwin and his staff of counselors for the wonderful camp held for area children this summer. They provided an exciting variety of educational and entertaining programs for the campers. I hope that Allentown and Upper Freehold Township will continue to work together to build on this year’s…
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Guest Column Michele S. Byers Chase tract preservation an example of solidarity and cooperation
Guest Column Michele S. Byers Chase tract preservation an example of solidarity and cooperation People often call New Jersey Conservation Foundation (NJCF) with a basic question: "How can we save open space that’s slated for development in our community?" This question doesn’t always have a simple answer! The story of the preservation of the Chase…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ Mary D. Pinney, a former college dean and the newest member of the Millstone Board of Education, considers teaching one of the most demanding jobs.
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School board welcomes new member A former college dean, Mary Pinney plans to seek full term in April
Staff Writer By ruth calia stives School board welcomes new member A former college dean, Mary Pinney plans to seek full term in April MILLSTONE — For the second time since the resignation of member Peggy Roman, the Board of Education has chosen a replacement to fill the vacancy. The board’s original replacement, Philip Mancuso,…
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Funding now available for Brookdale College expansion
FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Improvement Authority (MCIA) completed on July 25 the sale of $13,995,000 in bonds on behalf of Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, which will use the money to renovate and expand the college’s student life center. The sale of the 30-year bonds achieved a true interest cost of 4.935…
