Category: Examiner News

  • UFRSD won’t help state pilot new teacher-evaluation system

    Assistant superintendent says district developed effective system three years ago BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The Upper Freehold Regional School District will not take part in the state’s teacher-evaluation pilot program. The Christie administration announced a $1.1 million grant to encourage school districts to participate in the program. The Excellent Educators for New…

  • DEP holds photo contest for Green Acres properties

    The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a photo contest in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the signing of the first Green Acres Bond Act by Gov. Robert B. Meyner. Since that first bond referendum was signed on June 3, 1961, voters have approved every bond act put before them, resulting in the…

  • Scheuerman leads East to Sunshine Classic win

    BYWAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent ALLENTOWN — Ross Scheuerman ended his high school football career at Allentown fittingly with the best players in the western part of the state when he earned the Most Outstanding Back award in the 15th annual Sunshine Classic All-Star game at The College of New Jersey on June 30. Scheuerman, embarking next…

  • Millstone musician puts his heart and soul into ‘The Atmosphere’

    Kevin Basko releases debut album produced by Glenn Stuart BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Musician Kevin Basko, 18, of Millstone, recently released his debut album, “The Atmosphere.” He will attend Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts in the fall. PHOTO COURTESY OF JON MACAPODI MILLSTONE — When Kevin Basko, 18, first picked up a guitar…

  • To no avail, neighbor skips vacation to protest family’s pool creation

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — A Laurel Court family will be able to construct a new swimming pool in their backyard, even though doing so will require disturbing steep slopes and removing trees. The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously voted in favor of Thomas and Kristen Saker’s development application at the June 22 meeting.…

  • CentraState Associated Auxiliaries awards scholarships

    The CentraState Healthcare System’s Associated Auxiliaries recently awarded $500 scholarships to eight individuals in the community who are pursuing careers in the medical field. The auxiliaries usually offer three $500 scholarships each year to community volunteers pursuing a career in the health care field. Two go to graduating seniors and one goes to an adult…

  • Photos

    Artist Melissa Mannino, 18, of Millstone, created a self-portrait with oil pastels (above) and captured Michael Jackson’s passion for performing in a pencil drawing (right).

  • Artist finds courage to create a future

    After giving up on art, student rediscovers talents at AHS and is now off to NYC design school BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Melissa Mannino has found the courage to follow her art. Mannino graduated from Allentown High School on June 22 and plans to major in the fine arts at Parsons School…

  • County expects savings from energy contract

    The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a resolution accepting a bid by Hudson Energy Services of Ramsey to supply electricity to all county-owned buildings, including Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. The sale marks the second time that Monmouth County has used the World Energy Online Reverse Auction Platform to purchase electricity. Monmouth County’s…