Category: Examiner News

  • Judge throws out lawsuit against Matrix

    U.F. based Residents for Smart Growth may appeal court By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer A judge threw out a lawsuit filed by a group of Upper Freehold residents seeking to block the construction of more than 5.65 million square feet of warehouse space across the street from their homes. Residents for…

  • Millstone officials table bond ordinance

    Township seeks to bond for $368,600 for ongoing improvements By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Political charges were flying when the committee discussed whether or not to put off the vote on a bond ordinance slated for final adoption last week. At the June 4 Township Committee meeting, the committee…

  • School officials ready to settle on report

    MTEA president says union wants to see some items in report By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer With approximately two weeks left in the school year, a report that makes recommendations for a settlement between the school board and the Millstone Township Education Association has arrived. At Monday’s Board of Education meeting,…

  • Newcomers defeat Burke in U.F. primary

    Alexander, Diecidue will run on Republican ticket in November By jane meggittStaff Writer Newcomers defeat Burke in U.F. primary Alexander, Diecidue will run on Republican ticket in November By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A long-time incumbent has been defeated and two newcomers have been chosen to run on the Republican ticket for…

  • Wingerter loses his bid for new term in primary

    Abilheira, Grbelja get nod from GOP votersto face Democrats By alison granitoStaff Writer Abilheira, Grbelja get nod from GOP voters to face Democrats By alison granito Staff Writer Elias Abilheira MILLSTONE — For the second consecutive year, a Republican incumbent has lost his bid to win a shot to run for another term in November’s…

  • Community mourns loss of h.s. student

    Family and friendswill remember teenfor her By jennifer domeStaff Writer Community mourns loss of h.s. student Valerie Marotte Family and friends will remember teen for her ‘love of life’ By jennifer dome Staff Writer As students at Allentown High School mourn the loss of one of their own, Valerie Marotte’s parents remember their daughter’s creativity,…

  • Planners approve nine house development plan

    By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — As officials hammer out the ordinances that will put the zoning changes recommended in the new master plan into effect, applicants continue to receive approvals under the current zoning laws. At last week’s meeting, the board granted preliminary approval to a nine-lot major subdivision…

  • Plan B in sync with new Millstone master plan

    By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The Planning Board has sent Plan B back to the Township Committee with its seal of approval. At last week’s meeting, the board voted to recommend the committee adopt the measure to amend the township’s land use ordinance, which will bring many of the…

  • Upper Freehold mayor arrested af­ter altercation

    State police file charges after scene of structure fire allegedly turns violent By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer The scene of an Upper Freehold structure fire turned violent and landed the mayor and his son under arrest and in police custody, according to state police officials. William Miscoski, 56, Jonathan Holmes Road,…