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‘On Broadway’
Above: Members of Allentown High School’s Half and Half a cappella choral group flank now-retired choral director Mark Megill (center) during their “Broadway Experience” in Manhattan on June 27. After winning MSG Varsity’s “Talent Show,” the group was treated to a day in the city, including tickets to see the Broadway show “Memphis,” as well…
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Explore D&R Canal by foot on Aug. 5
The Delaware & Raritan Canal Watch will hold another in a series of free walking tours of the D&R Canal on Aug. 5. The walk will explore the 5.3-mile section of the canal park between East Millstone and South Bound Brook. There will be an option for a shorter walk ending at Zarephath, 2.7 miles.…
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New light expected to improve traffic movement at intersection
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Residents who pushed local and county representatives to install a traffic signal at a busy intersection saw their efforts bear fruit on July 12 when Monmouth County officials activated a traffic light at the intersection of Route 537 and Gravel Hill Road. P&A Construction of Woodbridge…
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Millstone camps still have plenty to offer
Millstone Community Education summer camps are just getting started in late July and August. The Girls Leadership Institute for elementary school girls is an exciting four-day summer experience for girls, developed and coordinated by district teacher Lisa Camposano. Girls will develop their leadership skills by participating in hands-on, interactive activities centered on positive decision-making skills,…
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Letters to the editor may be mailed to the Examiner, P.O. Box 950, Manalapan, NJ 07726. They also may be sent via email to [email protected]. Letters should be limited to 250 words; Your Turn guest columns to 750 words. All submissions may be edited for length, libel, content and grammar, and are subject to rejection.…
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Millstone Day vendors may pay lower fees this year
Also, liens placed for overgrown lawns in town BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Business vendors will pay considerably less money to sell their wares at Millstone Day, if an ordinance introduced at the July 19 Township Committee passes. The ordinance reduces the business vendor registration for Millstone Day, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 23, from…
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Unfinished business
A Monmouth County worker stands on a barge brought to Connine’s Mill Pond in Allentown last week to remove debris left behind by the bridge and dam replacement project. The work continued as of Monday. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Work on Peter Sensi Park in Allentown continues, as other county workers set about removing…
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Plans in place for Roosevelt’s 75th anniversary
Also, water restrictions in place on odd-even schedule BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — A tentative schedule for the borough’s 75th anniversary celebration this fall was unveiled at the July 10 council meeting. Councilman Mike Hamilton, who is on the committee coordinating the event, provided the information to the governing body. On Saturday, Sept. 22,…
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‘Purple Reign’ falls on Catholic Church with book’s release
Upper Freehold author targets sexual abuse in the Diocese of Trenton BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Lorenzo “Larry” D’Oria (l-r), whose story is told in the book, and co-author Linda Alexander stand with Bruce Novozinsky, author of “Purple Reign.” PHOTO COURTESY OF BRUCE NOVOZINSKY UPPER FREEHOLD — No one could accuse Bruce Novozinsky of backing away…
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