Category: Examiner News

  • Former mayor wants land rezoned for 3-acre lots

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — A former mayor told the Township Committee he is about to be evicted from the house he has occupied since 1951, and asked the governing body to reinstate 3- acre zoning on his farmland. At the May 5 meeting, William McNeill, who was mayor in 1969-70, asked the governing…

  • Fine art exhibition features Roosevelt artist’s work

    The New Jersey State Museum is hosting the 2010 New Jersey Arts Annual: Fine Art, a juried exhibition that features the works of visual artists currently living or working in the state. More than 288 artists representing every county in New Jersey submitted work to the jurors, who selected 85 works by artists from 16…

  • Suicide prevention bill a tribute to local veteran

    BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer After two combat tours in Iraq, Coleman Bean of East Brunswick sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but he did not receive the support that is in place for many returning veterans. Sgt. Coleman Bean Bean was a member of the U.S. Army’s Individual Ready Reserve, with which he…

  • in service •••

    Air Force Airman Robert J. Welle, son of Steven and Tracy Welle of Allentown, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen…

  • County library system has no tax hike in ’10

    There will be no tax increase for the Monmouth County Library System this year, following a review by county administration and finance officials. According to a press release, Monmouth County Administrator Teri O’Connor and Finance Director Craig R. Marshall met with Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry and several library commissioners on April 16 to work…

  • UFRSD awaits word on depth of new cuts

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Upper Freehold and Allentown officials have until May 19 to determine a total school budget and supporting tax levy. The governing bodies started looking over Upper Freehold Regional School District’s budget documentation last week after voters defeated the proposal to raise $19.1 million in taxes to support a $37.9 million…

  • Expect delays on I-195 in Upper Freehold

    UPPER FREEHOLD — A smoother and safer I-195 is in the works, but expect traffic delays first. The N.J. Department of Transportation (NJDOT) started a pavement improvement project April 30 that will resurface I- 195 eastbound and westbound in Upper Freehold Township and Robbinsville. “This project will create a smoother and safer road for motorists,”…

  • County to act on new deer management plan May 10

    On April 29 the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners released the Monmouth County Park System’s “Deer Management Program Annual Report.” The report, prepared by park system staff, contains information about the program as administered by the park system during the 2009- 10 deer hunting season and staff recommendations for the 2010-11 season. A complete…

  • Millstone showcases its top talents

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer From left: Megan and Hunter Stahley perform a ventriloquism act during the “Millstone’s Got Talent” show at the Millstone Performing Arts Center on May 1. Fiore Masci and sons Josh and Brett (not pictured) perform the Kiss song “Wanna Rock and Roll All Night.” Olivia Kleinberg showcases her pogo stick…