Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Ray Catena Auto Group eyes Route 9 site in Marlboro

    Ray Catena Auto Group eyes Route 9 site in Marlboro

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Representatives of the Ray Catena Auto Group have submitted an application to the Marlboro Planning Board to refurbish two old buildings on Route 9 and create a new automobile dealership. According to an application on file in town hall, the 9-aproperty is on Route 9 north at the…

  • Candidates will seek two seats in Manalapan

    Candidates will seek two seats in Manalapan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Two Democrats and two Republicans have announced their intention to seek a pair of three-year terms on the Manalapan Township Committee this year. Democrats Kim Rodman and Bernie Frojmovich said they will seek the seats that are currently held by Republicans Mary Ann Musich and Jordan Maskowitz. Rodman…

  • BPU gives final approval to pipeline

    BPU gives final approval to pipeline

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer A New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) plan to construct a 30-mile-long high-pressure natural gas pipeline through portions of Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean counties has received approval from the the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The BPU’s decision on March 18 will allow NJNG to construct the Southern Reliability Link…

  • Grebow shopping center wins approval to expand

    Grebow shopping center wins approval to expand

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Planning Board has approved an application that proposed modifications to the Grebow shopping center at Route 9 south and Ford Road. On Dec. 3, the applicant and owner of the shopping center, 3G Corporation, received approval to add 25,845 square feet of retail and office space to…

  • Children with learning issues may receive services

    Children with learning issues may receive services

    COLTS NECK – The Colts Neck K-8 School District’s Department of Special Services is seeking resident children, ages 3 to 21, who may be experiencing difficulty with language development, vision, hearing, mobility, manipulating objects, sensory integration, social skills, emotional problems and/or learning. If a child is between the ages of 3 and 21, or is…

  • Jackson police officers commended for response

    Jackson police officers commended for response

    JACKSON – A recent situation that could have quickly turned fatal was handled by a pair of Jackson police officers who have since been commended for their efforts. At 11:30 p.m. Feb. 21, officers Anthony Riso and Phil Minissale were called to a Kings North Road residence in response to an abandoned call for assistance, according…

  • Hard Core Fit helps to raise money for Howell schools

    Hard Core Fit helps to raise money for Howell schools

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – The Hard Core Fit health and wellness center has raised $3,000 for five Howell elementary schools. Hard Core Fit operates at the Candlewood shopping center, Route 9. Owner Tony Riello said he came up with the idea to host a fundraiser for the schools through Pamela Richmond, a…

  • Firefighters graduate from academy

    Firefighters graduate from academy

    The Monmouth County Fire Academy recently graduated 39 firefighters from the Firefighter I program. The first-time firefighter graduates were divided into two classes: Class 108 graduated on Jan. 26 and Class 109 graduated on Jan. 27, according to a press release from Monmouth County. All of the graduating firefighters worked 188 hours over 30 sessions…

  • Examiner on campus Jan. 28

    Examiner on campus Jan. 28

    John Masserini of Allentown has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester at Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee.   Kasey Homan of Allentown graduated with a bachelor of arts in public relations from York College of Pennsylvania, York, Pennsylvania.   Danielle Hogan of Allentown has been named to the dean’s list for…