Category: Examiner News

  • Twin towers replica offers solace for many

    Staff Writer By elaine van develde Twin towers replica offers solace for many JERRY WOLKOWITZ A re-creation of the twin towers stands on the grounds of Tinton Falls Fire Company No. 1 at the corner of Tinton and Sycamore avenues. Many people visit the model, bringing flowers, cards and messages. TINTON FALLS — Emotionally taunted…

  • Resolution of approval due on Rifkin farm subdivision

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Resolution of approval due on Rifkin farm subdivision MANALAPAN — The Planning Board has voted 5-3 to draw up a resolution that, if approved at an upcoming meeting, will allow a working Manalapan farm to be subdivided. An application filed by the PRC Development Group, West Long Branch, proposes to…

  • Horsnall, Miscoski will repeat as mayor, deputy

    David Horsnall Committee establishes U.F. Agricultural Development Board By jane meggitt Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — With the exception of one new member who was sworn in Jan. 2, the Township Committee will remain virtually unchanged from last year, with the re-election of David Horsnall as mayor and William Miscoski as deputy mayor. William Miscoski Miscoski,…

  • Three are sworn in to ’02 Roosevelt council

    Six-member body all Democrat; Republican incumbent did not run By linda denicola Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Three new members were sworn in on New Year’s Day when the Borough Council reorganized for 2002. The six-member council, which had included one Republican among the Democrats, will now be all one party. John Towle, the lone Republican,…

  • Allentown reorganizes and installs incumbents

    Staff Writer By linda denicola ALLENTOWN — The two Borough Council incumbents who won re-election in November were sworn in last week during the borough’s reorganization meeting. Councilmen Art West and David Strobino, both Republicans, will have another three years to put their experience to work for the tiny borough. West said right after winning…

  • NJ Transit adopts package with 10-percent fare hike

    After holding public hearings throughout the state last week on proposed fare increases, NJ Transit adopted a compromised plan that still allows for an average increase of 10 percent on fares for trains and buses. Unlike its original proposal, however, the version adopted by the board of directors Monday requires that public hearings be held…

  • Maltz taking second turn as mayor in Millstone Twp.

    Maltz taking second turn as mayor in Millstone Twp. Wingerter continues as deputy mayor; Pfefferkorn in charge of finance By linda denicola Staff Writer John Pfefferkorn became the newest member of the Township Committee at the reorganization meeting on Jan. 2. Evan Maltz became Millstone’s mayor for the second year in a row. Pfefferkorn was…

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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ Allentown High School’s Dave Petersen goes up for a shot against Hamilton West Saturday. For the story, see page 25.

  • Hutchinson Rd. residents hope to stop proposed development

    Hutchinson Rd. residents hope to stop proposed development By jane meggitt Correspondent A large group of residents on Hutchinson Road, Upper Freehold, is unhappy about plans to subdivide a local farm and last week urged the township to support them in their efforts to preserve it. The owner of the 57-acre farm would like to…