Category: Examiner News

  • U.F. to bond for $1M to improve roadways

    Chambers Road cave-in won’t be fixed until 2011 BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Although the Township Committee unanimously passed a bond ordinance for road improvements, Mayor Stan Moslowski Jr. said Chambers Road won’t be fixed until sometime next year. The bonding approved Oct. 7 will pay for improvements to Chambers Road, as well…

  • Polio survivor joins 5K to help kids around globe

    Event to raise funds to help children affected by disease BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Local Rotary chapters want to help eradicate polio worldwide. In 1985, Rotary International launched PolioPlus to eradicate polio from 125 countries with over 350,000 cases that year. By 2006, the number of countries had been reduced to four…

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    Pumpkins wait to be sculpted during Carve for the Cure, an event to benefit breast cancer research held at K&S Farm in East Windsor on Oct. 9. For more photos see page 13.

  • Boro wants equal recreation fees for sewer hookup

    U.F. weighs benefits of connecting against building its own septic system BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Officials are considering the benefits of a sewer hookup with neighboring Allentown for Upper Freehold’s soccer fields. At the Oct. 7 Township Committee meeting, Mayor Stan Moslowski Jr. said Allentown Mayor Stuart Fierstein sent a letter agreeing to allow the…

  • State Police: Millstone experiencing 10 to 15 burglaries each month

    Arrests have been made but residents should remain vigilant BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Since July, five arrests of alleged burglars have been made in Millstone, accounting for the bulk of suspected perpetrators in the township, according to New Jersey State Police. At the Oct. 6 meeting, N.J. State Police Trooper Randy Pangborn reported that the…

  • New book dedicated in memory of the brave

    Millstone teen writes about Memorial Day to help wounded soldiers returning from war BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Millstone’s Madeline Collins wrote and illustrated a book about Memorial Day that will both teach children the significance of the holiday and contribute to the wellbeing of veterans. Allentown High School senior Madeline Collins, 18, Millstone, wrote…

  • Park system celebrates 50 at Walnford

    UPPER FREEHOLD — The two organizations that worked together to preserve Walnford celebrated their 50th anniversaries at the historic site. The Monmouth County Park System and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation exchanged proclamations and words of praise during Walnford Day on Oct. 3. Edward and Joanne Mullen, the last private owners of the Walnford property,…

  • New Royalty releases first album, ‘When Poets Dream’

    New Jersey band to host CD release party at ‘Rock for Education’ in Millstone Oct. 16 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer New Royalty will spread its musical wealth in Millstone on Oct. 16. The band, composed of five musicians from central New Jersey, recently recorded its first feature length album, “When Poets Dream.” The musicians…

  • Carve for the Cure

    Christina Looye carves pumpkins with her kids (l-r) Michael, 14, Matthew, 16, Meghan, 10, and her boyfriend R.J. Krajcsobics during Carve for the Cure at K&S Farms in East Windsor Oct. 9. The event helped raise funds for breast cancer services and research. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN