Category: Examiner News

  • Library system proposes a tax decrease for 2011

    The Monmouth County Library System will ask the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders to approve a 2011 library budget that contains an overall decrease in the dedicated tax paid by its 27 member towns. According to a press release, the dedicated tax to support the budget, which is paid for by member towns based on…

  • County helps recoup $633,488

    The Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs recouped $633,488 on behalf of consumers last year, an increase of $132,430 over the previous year, according to a press release from the county. The figures are contained in the division’s year-end report, which also shows that the number of cases handled by the department rose slightly in…

  • Educators, students air frustrations on aid cuts

    Democratic legislators host public meeting to get firsthand accounts on impact of cuts BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Hundreds of teachers, administrators, students and parents filled the Edison High School auditorium recently, eager to discuss the impact of last year’s reductions in public education funding. More than two and a half hours of testimony were…

  • ‘Walk ‘N Roll’ to benefit the disabled

    Save the date to “Walk ‘N Roll.” Enable’s third “Walk ‘N Roll” will be held 1-4 p.m. Feb. 27 at PEAC Health & Fitness in Ewing. The indoor walk is for persons with disabilities, their families and friends, volunteers and all who want to participate, according to a press release from Enable. Enable Inc. is…

  • New store supports rural lifestyles

    Largest farm and ranch supply company in U.S. sets up shop in Upper Freehold BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Renee Stillwell, 12, of Allentown, nuzzles with a sheep that she and fellow 4-H members had on display during the grand opening of a new Tractor Supply Co. store in Upper Freehold on Feb. 13. SCOTT FRIEDMAN…

  • County TV show kicks off fourth season

    The county’s monthly televised program, “Monmouth in Focus,” is on television and YouTube this February with a look at the county’s 2011 Organization Day that took place in January. “The fourth season of ‘Monmouth in Focus’ begins with at a look at what residents can expect from the Board of Freeholders this year,” Freeholder Director…

  • Millstone Fire District budget vote, election this Saturday

    Residents asked for four-tenths of a penny more per $100 of assessed value for fire services BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Millstone Fire District took into consideration the demands for additional service and prudent spending to propose a $1.72 million budget that depends on an average tax increase of $22. Millstone residents can vote…

  • Millstone pony famous for his sweet kisses

    Therapy animal to be inducted into Animal Hall of Fame BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Above: Millstone’s Carol Wingerter (r) and her pony Samson, 11, provide therapeutic visits to patients in nursing homes and other facilities. Right: Samson the Kissing Pony will be inducted into the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal Hall of Fame on…

  • Learn more about the role horse racing plays in Monmouth Co.

    New Jersey horse-racing industry experts will explore the synergy between horse racing and Monmouth County in a free, public event later this month. The next Monmouth County Greentable will take place from 9-10:30 a.m. on March 1 and will focus on why horse racing is critical to Monmouth County. The event will take place at…