Category: Examiner News

  • U.F. interested in new shared services plan Byron Johnson Field to be seeded next week, ready for use in a year

    Correspondent By jane meggitt U.F. interested in new shared services plan Byron Johnson Field to be seeded next week, ready for use in a year UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee members think a county-run shared services consortium would be great and share the same optimism that it will come to fruition. At last week’s…

  • Allentown H.S. theme is respect & accountability

    Allentown H.S. theme is respect & accountability JERRY WOLKOWITZ Allentown High School Principal Christopher Nagy takes a break following freshman orientation Tuesday. The high school opens Wednesday and the Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School next Thursday, Sept. 6. By ruth calia stives Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — With just a few days remaining until the beginning…

  • Annual Millstone Day celebration Sept. 9

    Annual Millstone Day celebration Sept. 9 By linda denicola Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The annual Millstone Day event is coming. And, as longtime residents know and new residents will find out, it is fun for everyone, adults, as well as children. Millstone Day has been a tradition in the township for about 26 years. It…

  • Roosevelt enrollment climbs to new heights

    Staff Writer By ruth calia stives JERRY WOLKOWITZ Roosevelt Chief School Administrator Dale Weinbach (l) and sixth-grade teacher Lynn Hemberger listen to a presentation by Roosevelt resident Wayne Cokeley about the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League Program. A teacher at North Brunswick High School, Cokeley advises the robotics team…

  • Architectural harmony, visual appeal promoted

    MILLSTONE — If passed, an amendment to the land use and development regulations will tighten the requirements for building applications in order to promote a more attractive visual environment around town. The amendment adds a new section to the Design and Performance Standards and Construction Specifications section called Architectural and Building Requirements. It states that…

  • Memorial committee needs startup funds Veterans monument expected to cost an estimated $280,000

    Staff Writer By linda denicola Memorial committee needs startup funds Veterans monument expected to cost an estimated $280,000 JERRY WOLKOWITZ Pictured is a scale model of the proposed memorial that would honor all branches of the armed services. The proposed site for the monument is adjacent to the old Clarksburg School on Stagecoach Road in…

  • Upper Freehold school renovation plan ready Referendum to ask

    Upper Freehold school renovation plan ready Referendum to ask for $12.5 million By ruth calia stives Staff Writer Preliminary plans for major renovations to all of the school buildings housing elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as parking and sports facilities, were unveiled at the Aug. 15 Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education…

  • A ball was had by all at first charity gala

    Staff Writer By linda denicola MILLSTONE — The first Millstone Charity Gala was a resounding success, so much so that the committee that put it together is already looking forward to the next one. "This will definitely become an annual event," said Lynn Mele, chairwoman of the four-member committee which also includes Dawn Maltz, Maggie…

  • Clocker not just horsin’ around Monmouth Park is workplace for man who spots potential winners

    Staff Writer By carolyn o Clocker not just horsin’ around Monmouth Park is workplace for man who spots potential winners Gatha Artis (r) has begun representing potential thoroughbred buyers at horse sales. Among his clients are Bob Hurley (center), former NBA and college basketball player. Also pictured at the Monmouth Racetrack in Oceanport is trainer…