Category: Examiner News

  • Farmland preservation funds a big boost for township, mayor says

    BY JANE MEGGITT and PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writers BY JANE MEGGITT and PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writers UPPER FREEHOLD — Mayor John Mele was happy to learn last week that the township will receive $7.8 million in state farmland preservation funds to protect 527 acres of farmland in the township. Last week, Gov. James McGreevey signed…

  • Skateboard facility open

    BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee has passed a resolution and will pay Rampage LLC Inc. $101,192.84 for the delivery and installation of a community skateboard facility. The skateboard facility at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road, opened in November. Committeeman Anthony Ammiano said last summer…

  • Test subdivision maps frustrating developers

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Test subdivision maps frustrating developers BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Two developers became the first applicants to use the new schematic test subdivision maps at the Feb. 12 Planning Board meeting. The maps are required by the township before a formal application is made. They show both the…

  • Local breeder takes top state honor

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Local breeder takes top state honor BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Perretti Farms has won the New Jersey Breeder of the Year award from the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ). "The depth and breadth of Perretti Farms’ performance is outstanding," said Leo McNamara, chairman…

  • Millstone schools out of space

    Middle schoolway over capacity,superintendent says BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer Middle school way over capacity, superintendent says MIGUEL JUAREZ staff A typical lunch period in the Millstone Township Middle School’s all-purpose room last week. Because of the overcrowding, some students have to eat lunch on the stage. BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer When Superintendent of Schools…

  • Composer’s courage continues to pay off

    BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Composer’s courage continues to pay off BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer Mark Zuckerman ROOSEVELT — Mark Zuckerman knew that he would never find an ad for a composer’s position in the job listings. He knew that he would have to do something else to support himself while he built his life…

  • Good Neighbor Food Pantry proves haven for the needy

    BY EVAN NATELSONStaff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Maryann Szbanz, Plumsted, bids on an auction item during the “Love Thy Neighbor” food drive and gift auction to restock the food pantry at Allentown Methodist Church on Friday. BY EVAN NATELSON Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Valentine’s Day is devoted to spreading love, which is why the Allentown Business Community…

  • Board of Ed plans blitz for referendum

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Superintendent of Schools William Setaro and Board of Education members have launched an intensive effort to convince voters here to approve a March 9 building referendum. The superintendent and the board plan to hold four public meetings in the schools next week to explain…

  • Flag football scores touchdown

    Correspondent BY EVAN NATELSON Flag football scores touchdown MILLSTONE — A kinder, gentler version of the gritty National Football League (NFL) has come to town, in the form of flag football. The noncontact, NFL-sponsored sport is designed to appeal to kids of both sexes, as well as their parents, said Ron Tantillo, a resident of…