Category: Examiner News

  • Environmental group sets priorities for year

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The new Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) will focus on priority concerns, the chairman said at the group’s first meeting May 19. "The EAC will provide objective environmental review and analysis on applications brought before the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and the…

  • Filmmaker focuses on getting inside the outsiders

    Fair Haven man seeksout society BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer Filmmaker focuses on getting inside the outsiders Fair Haven man seeks out society’s rebels as documentary subjects BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer GLORIA STRAVELLI Fair Haven neighbors Alice Bullis (l) and Peter Sillen have more than a neighborhood in common. Bullis is the subject of “Alice’s…

  • Girl Scout Council honors adult volunteers

    Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts Inc., Farmingdale, bestowed honors upon local volunteers during its Adult Recognition Awards Ceremony held recently at Freehold Gardens, Freehold Township. During the ceremony, the council thanked a core group of dedicated volunteers and recognized members of the community who supported local Girl Scouts throughout the past year. The Thanks II…

  • Accusations fly during budget discussion

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff A Smarty Jones congratulatory note hangs from a sign at the New Jersey Equine Clinic in Millstone. The 3-year-old colt was rehabilitated at the clinic after a serious injury last summer. He won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness this spring. MILLSTONE —…

  • Officials taking closer look at ballpark impact

    Mayor not happywith comments made by Monroe officialsStaff Writers Mayor not happy with comments made by Monroe officials BY JANE MEGGITT & PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writers Millstone officials are considering hiring a consultant to study the impact a proposed minor league ballpark in nearby Monroe could have on Millstone. "Time is of the essence," said…

  • Middletown man faces military charges

    Former Belfordresident named in Iraq prison-abuse case BY JOSH DAVIDSONStaff Writer Former Belford resident named in Iraq prison-abuse case BY JOSH DAVIDSON Staff Writer A former Middletown resident has been implicated by the military in an investigation of alleged abuse of Iraqi detainees in a Baghdad prison. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba recommended that…

  • Volunteers sought to identify birds, habitats

    The New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) has undertaken the task of identifying areas that are important for birds, and the people who watch birds. The Important Bird Area (IBA) program is an international initiative for saving habitat for birds and other wildlife, and is part of a global initiative begun by BirdLife International (www.birdlife. net).…

  • Authorities remove 23 dogs from home

    Conditions reportedto be terrible; childrenplaced with relatives BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Authorities remove 23 dogs from home Conditions reported Conditions reported to be terrible; children placed with relatives BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — It was the muzzle reinforced by duct tape around the small dog’s mouth that was more than could be tolerated…

  • BlueClaws ready to host

    Autism Awareness Night LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood BlueClaws will host the third annual Autism Awareness Night at FirstEnergy Park on May 30 at 6:35 p.m. Pregame activities will begin at 6 p.m. Autistic children will sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and "America the Beautiful" as part of the on-field ceremonies. The BlueClaws…