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Ex-Millstone official to take reins of county conservation foundation
New executive director has ‘passion for land preservation’ BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The new executive director of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) is a familiar face to many western county residents. The nonprofit organization — founded in 1977 and dedicated to acquiring and preserving open space in the county, often partnering with other…
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Apple of her eye?
Katie Cann (l-r), as Eve, listens with excitement as Father, played by Michael Oliu, explains the Tree of Knowledge and other worldly marvels to her and Adam, played by Will Olexsak, during a rehearsal for Allentown High School’s production of “Children of Eden.” Shows are March 1, 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets…
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Clarification
A Feb. 16 Examiner article titled “Millstone Pop Warner Teams Honored at Banquet” stated that “For the year ahead, head coaches for flag football are Frank Marra and Mitch Raff; for Mitey Mite, Dan Merkel; for Junior Pee Wee, John Kuchar; for Pee Wee, Andrew Buonantuono Jr.; and for Midget, Darrell Vernaci,” and “Head coaches…
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Allentown council takes steps to upgrade sewer plant
Equipment replacement cost, permit fee to be gleaned from existing sewer bond BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The Borough Council is moving forward with upgrades to the town’s wastewater treatment plant. Two dollar amounts recently approved by the council will go toward the emergency replacement of a control panel and a fee for…
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Scouts will host 5K race on March 31
Casey O’Neill, of Allentown’s Boy Scout Troop 180, races to the finish at last year’s Run With Eagles 5K. ALLENTOWN — Allentown Boy Scout Troop 180 has been actively preparing for the sixth annual Run With Eagles 5K race and one-mile fun run. The event will be held at Byron Johnson Park in Upper Freehold…
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Funding approved for downsized affordable senior housing in Millstone
Project at historic Allen House property to consist of 10 units instead of 12 BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Funding for an affordable senior housing building has been approved, but the 12 units originally approved in 2008 on the site of a historic Millstone Township homestead have now been downsized to 10 units, with considerably less…
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New scheduling model slated for AHS students next year
School administrators cite continuity, more AP offerings as reasons for change BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Students at Allentown High School (AHS) will attend classes in a flexible block-scheduling format next year, in efforts by school administrators to enhance their educational experience. The township’s school district has a send/receive relationship with the Upper Freehold Regional School…
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Millstone Elementary School fifth-graders Nick Corbett (l) and Michael Testa sit patiently next to their tropical rain forest diorama as they wait for the biome fair to begin Feb. 24. Story, page 6. ERIC SUCAR staff
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St. Joseph Church slates one-day retreat
A one-day men’s retreat has been slated for March 3 at St. Joseph’s Parish, 91 Stillhouse Road, Millstone. The day of reflection will be held in the parish hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., facilitated by Deacon Johnny Dilissio from St. Raphael’s Holy Angels parish. The theme of the day is “Becoming a Catholic…
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