Category: Examiner News

  • Sheriff Youth Week seeks applicants

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has announced that applications are being accepted from Monmouth County high school aged students for participation in the 18th annual Sheriff Youth Week program. The deadline for applications is June 15. This free weeklong program, held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, from July 12-16, affords participants the…

  • Horse show now Jersey fresh and family-friendly

    Event at Horse Park of New Jersey May 6-9 The Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event has taken a new approach to this year’s competition to offer familyfriendly activities throughout the weekend. Admission to the May 6-9 event at the Horse Park of New Jersey is free on Thursday and Friday and $20 per carload on Saturday…

  • Once preserved, always preserved

    Foundation purchases and deed-restricts land for open space for over 30 years BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Anyone who contributes to the Monmouth Conservation Foundation plays a part in doing something that will last forever. Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) Acquisitions Committee Chairman Howard Aronson said that when the foundation purchases and deed-restricts land, the land remains…

  • Nominations sought for planning awards

    The Monmouth County Planning Board is accepting nominations for its 2010 planning awards. Through its annual planning award program, the Monmouth County Planning Board honors outstanding plans, projects, individuals and municipalities that have significantly influenced planning in Monmouth County. “The annual planning awards are an important way for the county to recognize people, organizations and…

  • Spraying for gypsy moth caterpillars will begin

    The Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission will begin spraying for gypsy moth caterpillars on May 10, weather permitting, according to a press release from the county. A total of 641 acres are targeted for spraying this year, down from the 6,891 acres that were sprayed last year. Public Works and Engineering Director John W. Tobia,…

  • Woman in critical condition after crash on Perrineville Road

    Millstone Township firefighters respond to a motor vehicle accident on Perrineville Road at 6:37 p.m. on April 26. MILLSTONE — A 49-year-old woman from Burlington County remains in critical condition after colliding with oncoming traffic on Perrineville Road. Annemarie Tobin, of Lumberton, suffered serious injuries at 6:30 p.m. April 26 after reportedly losing control of…

  • School district realizes energy and cost savings

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Energy conservation has helped the school district save money. In 2008, the Board of Education approved a two-year contract with Energy Education, a Texas-based company that advertises its energy-saving services as requiring “no capital outlay” and “no new budgeted funds” for “contractually guaranteed savings” and “doing the right thing…

  • Photo

    Allentown High School’s John Masserini hits a fairway shot during the Monmouth County Golf Tournament held at Hominy Hill Golf Course in Colts Neck on April 22. More photos on page 39 and at gmnews.com.

  • School bus drivers fear losing their jobs

    Districts consider outsourcing or privatizing busing to save money BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent After the Millstone Township and Upper Freehold Regional school districts’ budgets failed April 20, bus drivers in both districts started fearing for their jobs.   After both school districts learned that their state aid would be slashed this year, they proposed outsourcing…