Category: Examiner News

  • Zoning discussions con­tinue to heat up meetings

    Motion to draw up an ordinance that would enact 4-acre zoning dies By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Officials continue to debate whether to discuss zoning changes that have not been recommended by the Planning Board. At last week’s Township Committee meeting, Deputy Mayor John Mele made a motion…

  • Bonds are approved for roads, DPW projects

    Committeeman saysincurring additionaldebt not necessary By alison granitoStaff Writer Committeeman says incurring additional debt not necessary By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Although they may have put it off for a couple of weeks, the Township Committee passed an ordinance which will allow the township to complete several ongoing capital projects. Officials obtained final…

  • Matawan man brings fishing program to cable TV

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY The New Jersey Fishing Show, created by John MacAdam (l) and Gary Cogland, will debut on Comcast’s CN8 on July 6. MATAWAN — A borough resident is using a cable access channel as a vehicle for his television and fishing passions. The New Jersey…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Senior Crystal Mirabella waves to family and friends at the beginning of Allentown High School’s graduation ceremony last week.

  • Columbia Triumphant marks return to boro

    Re-enactors will take to the battlefield during the Battle of Monmouth festivities this weekend at Monmouth Battlefield, Manalapan. Part of the celebration will include the unveiling of the Columbia Triumphant statue in Freehold. FREEHOLD — The 100-year journey of an important symbol of freedom will end on June 27 when the original Columbia Triumphant statue,…

  • Organizers say fair will offer ‘something for everyone’

    By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer There are hopes that a new community tradition will be born next week. The first Freedom Fest, to be held July 1-5 on the Allentown/Upper Freehold school grounds, will offer something for everyone. For kids there will be rides, jugglers and other entertainment. For teenagers there…

  • Happy endings

    Happy endings PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Graduating senior Christina Varvi (above) leads the Allentown High School orchestra in the national anthem at last week’s commencement. At left, Allentown High School class of 2003 valedictorian Lauren Hilker says the pledge of allegiance at last week’s graduation ceremony.

  • CentraState programs for health and wellness

    The CentraState Health Awareness Center, Freehold Township, offers a variety of programs designed to improve health and wellness. Preregistration is required for all events. Programs include "Kids in Control," a three-session nutrition awareness program for ages 10-14 (fee $59); "Power Packed Weight Loss: Nutrition and Fitness," a four-week, fast-paced, no-frills weight-loss program (fee $199); several…

  • Author shows humor can be found anyplace

    By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Scott Galinsky, (upper l) David Santiago and Caroline Stanhope (front l) laugh as children’s author Gordon Korman tells a story about the start of his writing career to fourth-grade students at Upper Freehold Elementary School in Allentown recently. ALLENTOWN — To the great delight…