Category: Examiner News

  • Community comes through for disabled veteran

    Scores of people help Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity build family a home BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The community came to the aid of a disabled veteran in need, giving his family hope for the future by building them a home in Millstone. Leonard Cottrell Jr., his wife, Lisa, and their son, Leonard, 6,…

  • Israeli response in Haiti to be discussed

    MANALAPAN — A firsthand account of Israel’s participation in bringing aid to Haiti in the wake of the devastating January earthquake will be delivered by Daniel Biran, Israel’s ambassador of administrative affairs, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Chabad of Western Monmouth County, 26 Wickatunk Road, Manalapan. Biran’s presentation is open to all members…

  • School district starts spending state-restored budget money

    Resident takes issue with process that discounted citizens’ votes against increased taxes BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Several employees laid off in June got their jobs back because the state restored $960,683 of the $1.2 million cut from the Millstone Township School District’s 2010-11 budget. At the Sept. 27 Board of Education meeting, board members voted…

  • Nearly $10K down, $40K to go

    Hoe-down helps kick-start Horse Park’s fundraising efforts to save Jersey Fresh BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Horse Park of New Jersey has a mission to keep the Jersey Fresh Event, which helps riders with international equestrian aspirations reach their goals. Above: Jett Weston and His Atomic Ranch Hands perform during the Good Ol’ Fashioned…

  • Rock for Education

    Concert proceeds will be put into grants for Millstone schools MILLSTONE — Get ready to rock for education. The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE) has organized a concert to benefit Millstone public schools. The “Rock for Education” event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center,…

  • Wells Fargo gives grants to Central Jersey nonprofits

    Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Co., held a breakfast in Edison on Sept. 28 to distribute 39 grants totaling $37,000 to local organizations in Central Jersey. The Community Partners program was established to give local branch managers an opportunity to make a $1,000 charitable contribution on behalf of Wachovia to a nonprofit of their choice. In…

  • Rooseveltians not paying bill could have water shut off

    Average water bill will be $410 until the end of the year BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — Residents who don’t pay their water bills may have their water service cut off. Mayor Beth Battel said at the Sept. 27 Borough Council meeting that she would form a committee to discuss the issue. The committee…

  • U.F. scenic byway gets honorable mention at county planning awards

    UPPER FREEHOLD — Seven projects from around Monmouth County, including the township’s new scenic byway, received awards at the 57th Monmouth County Planning Board Awards Dinner. The dinner, attended by about 200 people, was held at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Awards were given to highlight “projects…

  • House dedication

    Top: People gather for the house dedication ceremony in Millstone on Oct. 2. Center: Rob Carpenter, one of the many members of the Patriot Guard to attend the ceremony, waits for the dedication to begin. Bottom: Members of the community helped welcome the Cottrell family to Millstone during the ceremony. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff