Category: Examiner News

  • Customers told why they were left in the dark

    JCP&L reviews four-day power outage BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The March 13 storm resulted in power outages for customers all over the county. In Upper Freehold, some residents had their electricity back within 24 hours, while others did not have it restored until four days later on March 17. Jerry Riccardi, the…

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    Elissa Nagy and her horse, My Valentine, compete in the Dressage Schooling Show and Combined Test at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold on April 10. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Those affected by storms can apply for FEMA assistance

    Monmouth County homeowners, renters and businesses affected by severe storm conditions and flooding during the April 14-20 nor’easter storm should apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. Assistance is available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or economic status. To apply, contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

  • RPS budget would make average school tax $4,350

    Per-pupil costs expected to increase $3,660 to $16,985 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The proposed Roosevelt Public School budget relies on the average homeowner paying a tax increase of $381 this year. Voters will take to the polls on April 20 to cast ballots for or against the proposed $1.4 million tax levy in support…

  • Opening day on the diamond

    ALLENTOWN — Little League teams playing on the ball field is a sure sign that spring has arrived and summer is not far behind. Hard as it is to believe, with all of the snow and rain this winter, baseball season is only a few weeks away. On April 17, the Allentown/Upper Freehold Little League…

  • Three compete for two board seats in UFRSD

    Newcomer faces two incumbents in upcoming election BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Three candidates are vying for the the two Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education seats up for grabs in the April 20 election.   Newcomer Steve Gagliardi, 41, of Revere Court, faces incumbents Patty Hogan, 46, of Liberty Court, and Joe Calvitti in…

  • Two residents want their names written in at polls

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Neither name will be on the ballot, but two Millstone residents are conducting write-in campaigns for a Board of Education seat. In the April 20 election, incumbents Margaret Gordon and David DePinho are running for three-year terms, and Kevin McGovern is running for a one-year term. Ramon Recalde and Denise Touhey…

  • Election donations may be seen online

    For the first time, people can now look up donations to local school board elections through the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission Internet website, Executive Director Jeff Brindle announced. “One of my main goals is to make it easier for the public to track contributions to local candidates,” said Brindle. “Adding more than $1…

  • in the service •••

    Air Force Airman Stephanie E. Bartlett, daughter of Thomas Bartlett of Feasterville, Pa., and Linda Lopez-Mena 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…