Category: Examiner News

  • Fireworks to culminate celebration at raceway

    Fireworks to culminate celebration at raceway FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Fire-works are scheduled at the Freehold Raceway, Route 9, on July 2 (rain date, July 3) when the Freehold Center Partner-ship hosts its annual Independence Day celebration. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. and culminate at 9:15 p.m. when Serpico Fireworks turns the sky into…

  • Board keeps bus schedule same for upcoming year

    Staff Writer By louis c. hochman School starting times and bus schedules in Millstone Township won’t change for the 2000-01 school year, but Board of Education members say it won’t be long before they have to implement a tiered busing system in town. Board members voted on June 26 not to change the district’s elementary…

  • Committee says no to Baird Road firehouse

    Staff Writer By louis c. hochman MILLSTONE — The Millstone Board of Fire Commissioners has been told it will not be able to build a firehouse on land it owns at the corner of Baird Road and Gaston Mill Court. The fire commissioners bought a 2-acre lot on the corner of Baird Road and Gaston…

  • Area agencies are in need of volunteers

    A Monmouth County organization that helps at-risk children needs volunteers to sew, knit, crochet or quilt child-size blankets for children with traumatic illnesses. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Also, a nonprofit thrift shop that helps support CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, needs volunteers who can handle heavy lifting to help unpack items and stock…

  • New charges leveled against suspended cop

    Staff Writer By bob fleming While Allentown Patrolman Philip Schirmer still awaits his day in court — more than a year after he was suspended from his duties as a police officer on charges of alleged misconduct — he now faces more charges leveled at him by borough officials. According to a copy of the…

  • Change in Millstone lot sizes gains approval

    Staff Writer By louis c. hochman MILLSTONE — After months of revision and debate, a land use ordinance changing zoning in the township has been adopted. The ordinance adopted by the Township Committee on June 21 changes the minimum lot area for major subdivisions in the township’s rural environmental and rural residential zones. It changes…

  • CentraState slates seniors’ programs

    CentraState Healthcare System has scheduled the following July programs for seniors. All programs are free unless otherwise indicated. Pre-registration is required for all events. To register with SeniorsFirst, call (732) 780-3013 or (800) 617-3938. A "Celebrate Independence Barbecue" will take place from 3:30-6 p.m. July 2 on the patio at Monmouth Crossing, 560 Iron Bridge…

  • Celebrate 75

    Fun and games were all part of the 75th anniversary party for Allentown High School, including this game where the object is to throw a bean bag through a hole. JERRY WOLKOWITZ Ashlee Fortsch, 7, leads the way in a sack race held during the 75th anniversary celebration of Allentown High School on June 10.…

  • 3 students hurt in bus-car accident

    MILLSTONE – A collision between a Millstone Township school bus and a resident’s vehicle left three Allentown High School students with minor injuries last week. According to a state police report, the collision occurred on Millstone Road near Barc Lane at about 7:15 a.m. June 14. The school bus, driven by Sheryl Biddle, 40, of…