Category: Examiner News

  • Roosevelt council prez steps down

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Borough Council President Bob Silverstein has formally resigned his position on the governing body. In April, his 19-year-old daughter, Emily, a student at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, was murdered. Gettysburg College senior Kevin Robert Schaeffer, 21, of Oley, Pa., has been charged with the criminal homicide of Silverstein,…

  • Miss New Jersey campaigns for healthy eating

    Classically trained singer keeping busy with appearances until Miss America Pageant BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Here she comes … Miss New Jersey, who is hoping to win the Miss America crown in January in Las Vegas. Miss New Jersey Ashley Shaffer, 22, a resident of Millstone Township, will compete in the Miss America Pageant…

  • State police commander plans close interaction with township

    MILLSTONE — The new station commander of the New Jersey State Police Hamilton barracks discussed his policing philosophy with local officials at the Township Committee meeting July 15. Lt. Asa Anderson, a 20-year veteran of the New Jersey State Police, said that he was very community police-oriented and that his force will interact with the…

  • Freehold rocker coming to county fair

    No, it’s not Springsteen,but a very special tribute at Monmouth fair BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Amusician who was raised in Freehold will be coming home to perform the music of Freehold’s own rock icon and native son. Freehold native Josh Schreiber (above) will bring his performance of “Springsteen – The Premier Tribute” to…

  • Route change targets trucks whether empty or loaded

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — A change in the designated truck route ordinance for mining and quarrying operations passed unanimously at the July 15 Township Committee meeting, although it will not go into effect until Jan. 1. While the current ordinance designates the route for transporting mined materials, the amendment designates the route…

  • Giant breed rescue group facing difficult times

    Volunteer group feeling the pinch of soured economy BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer New Egypt’s Linda and Larry Gress with Faith, a Great Dane, at the All About Them Giant Breed Rescue. The Gresses are seeking more adoptive families and donations to help them maintain the rescue. PLUMSTED — Tough economic times are not only…

  • Yeshiva and boro go back and forth on appeal

    Testimony describes crowded house, ‘basement cafeteria’ BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Attorneys for Yeshiva Me’on Hatorah and the borough of Roosevelt went back and forth at a July 14 Planning Board meeting at a packed Borough Hall, as the congregation filed its appeal of an earlier decision, which stated that the school could not conduct…

  • Quest for the perfect seat

    Around Town • AMY ROSEN Ienjoy going to shows. Whether it is a Broadway show, community theater, a concert, or a school production, it is always nice to look forward to being entertained. As the day of the event approaches, my anticipation of a pleasant experience increases. We try to arrive early and settle in…

  • Freedom Fest

    Clockwise from top: Michael Sklad (l) holds up what Hunter Kawchuk, of New Egypt caught with his fishing pole at the Fishing Friendzy set up at the annual Freedom Fest July 9 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. The six-day fair featured livestock and agricultural events, competitions, rides, games, local crafts,…