Category: Examiner News

  • Upper Freehold officials revise campground code

    By louis c. hochman UPPER FREEHOLD – A new ordinance relaxes the restrictions that make it difficult for campgrounds to serve as makeshift homes. The ordinance revises restrictions on uses of campgrounds in the Highway Development Commercial Zone along Route 537. In 1997, the Township Committee adopted an ordinance limiting the permitted uses of campgrounds…

  • Millstone students perform

    Youngsters taking part in the Millstone recreation program’s drama week activities perform a song during a daily activity at the Millstone Township Elementary School.

  • Council has vacant seat to fill

    By bob fleming Roosevelt Borough Council members will be looking to fill a vacancy on the governing body sometime within the next 60 days, given a limited window of opportunity before the November general election. Councilman Michael Stiles and his family moved from Roosevelt earlier this month, which meant Stiles effectively resigned from his seat…

  • Land eyed for DPW expansion

    Land eyed for DPW expansion MILLSTONE – The Township Committee is expected to vote Aug. 2 on whether to buy a piece of land from Joseph Zalinsky. The Perrineville Road property, consisting of about 1 acre at Block 29, Lot 14, is adjacent to property owned by the Department of Public Works. Township officials said…

  • Blood center puts out urgent call for donors

    By dave benjamin Blood center puts out urgent call for donors DAVE BENJAMIN Officials from the Central Jersey Blood Center say blood is urgently needed in order to fulfill regional needs. On July 20, a mobile unit visited CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, to accept donations. The call is out and the need is great…

  • County, town now together on rec plan

    County, town now together on rec plan By louis c. hochman UPPER FREEHOLD – The Township Committee has approved revisions to the proposed Byron Johnson Recreational Area behind Allentown High School. Township Committeeman William Miscoski said the planned recreational area will still host the same facilities an-nounced months ago, but "everything will be condensed a…

  • State delivers $75,000 tech grant

    MILLSTONE – The state Legislature has awarded Millstone Township a $75,000 technology grant. Township Committee members made the announcement on July 19. No immediate plans have been made for the grant money. "We’re not restricted to any types of uses, other than things that fall under the loose term ‘technology,’ " Committeeman William Kastning said.…

  • Great Day for Golf

    On a clear day every putt is for par. At least that’s what Matt Taylor is hoping on an outing at Charleston Springs, Millstone.

  • Rec definition no easy task

    for Millstone Twp. officials By louis c. hochman The Millstone Township Committee will put off its plans to define passive recreation, but will still look to protect homes from disturbances. Committee members on July 19 said the process of defining "passive recreation" was proving to be a complex one and shouldn’t be rushed. Township officials…