Tag: Millstone Township
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Eighth-grader continues effort to support Special Olympics
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Through her support of Special Olympics New Jersey, a young lady in Millstone Township is working to assist children who have special needs. Sophia Schindel, an eighth-grader at the Millstone Township Middle School, serves on the junior committee of Special Olympics New Jersey and is an ambassador for…
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Students return to school in Millstone Township
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Teachers and administrators in the Millstone K-8 School District have welcomed children back to school for the 2016-17 academic year. During the school year, Board of Education meetings will be broadcast on public access channels that are included with cable television services that are available in the municipality.…
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Millstone Board of Fire Commissioners seeks to fill vacancy
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township Board of Fire Commissioners is seeking to fill a vacancy following the departure of one of its members. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Commissioner Ronald Gesualdo from the board. Gesualdo was elected to the board in 2011. The Board of Fire Commissioners…
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Paid service will cover daytime first aid calls in Millstone
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township Volunteer First Aid Squad is entering a contract with EMS Consulting Services, Hammonton, through which the company will provide daytime ambulance services in the community. The ambulance services will be provided from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week, according to municipal officials,…
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Township Committee issues mining permits in Millstone
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The owner of one mining operation in Millstone Township has been granted a new permit and the owner of a second mining operation has been granted an extension of a current permit. On Aug. 17, the Township Committee passed a resolution granting an extension of 63 days to…
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Millstone property could be site of affordable housing
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Municipal officials have taken action to acquire a property that could eventually be the location of affordable housing in Millstone Township. On Aug. 17, the Township Committee adopted a bond ordinance that provides an appropriation of $1.1 million for the acquisition of property at 27 Burnt Tavern Road.…
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Maintenance of detention basin at heart of complaint
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Municipal officials have retained the services of a real estate appraisal firm after issues involving the maintenance of a detention basin were raised in a lawsuit. A detention basin is a storage site that delays the flow of water downstream, according to thefreedictionary.com On Aug. 3, the Township…
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Color run returning to Millstone Township on Oct. 8
MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township K-8 School District PTO/PTSA will hold its second annual Millstone Township Color-A-Thon on Oct. 8 at the Millstone Township Middle School, 5 Dawson Ct. Participants can walk, run or dance through a new and improved race route, according to a press release. Participants should be prepared to get color-blasted with…
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Applicant seeks approval for retail building in Millstone
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – A property owner in Millstone Township is seeking to replace a vacant gas station with a retail building amid environmental issues facing the property. Avinash Vashisht, who owns a 2.2-acre property at the corner of Route 537 (Monmouth Road) and Route 526, is seeking approval from the Planning…
