Category: Examiner News

  • Millstone watershed has three ‘hotspots’

    Watershed association trying to determine why areas don’t meet state standards BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer With the headwaters for five watersheds within its borders, Millstone has the responsibility of ensuring its water is clean and its environment is healthy for township residents and all those who depend on that water as a drinking source.…

  • Roosevelt water tower repairs to cost $540K

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — The borough will not receive a state grant to help pay for refurbishing its 72-year-old water tower. At the May 11 Borough Council meeting, Councilman Jeff Ellentuck reported that refurbishing the tower would cost $540,000. Ellentuck said he received communications from the borough’s attorney, bond counsel and engineers…

  • Libertarian Party selects candidate for governor

    The New Jersey State Libertarian Party’s state board has selected Kenneth R. Kaplan as its candidate for governor. Kaplan has a lifelong familiarity with New Jersey’s residents and issues, according to a statement from the Libertarian Party. Born in Newark and growing up in West Orange, Kaplan lived in Rockaway and Livingston before moving to…

  • New Jersey’s mission of honor

    Veterans claim abandoned brothers and sisters in arms BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Until recently, New Jersey had a heartwrenching secret. The cremated remains of hundreds of American veterans lay abandoned, stored on shelves inside dusty cardboard boxes and canisters. ERIC SUCAR staff Members of the Navy fold an American flag on behalf of seaman…

  • Panhandle towns start to plan for their future

    Communities analyze their development, businesses, land use, resources and more BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Monmouth County is working to develop a vision for the future of Allentown, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold. Monmouth County Planning Board (MCPB) project manager Zunilda Rodriguez gave a presentation about the Panhandle Region Plan (PRP) on May 13 at…

  • Gov. places conditional veto on housing bill

    Makes suggestions about legislation that could convert age-restricted units BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer On May 4, Gov. Jon Corzine placed a conditional veto on state Senate bill 2577 that would permit the conversion of age-restricted housing developments to non-age-restricted housing developments. According to the original bill, developers would be allowed to rezone any future…

  • Millstone candidates to debate

    BY JANE MEGGITT and JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers MILLSTONE — The four Republican candidates running for the two available seats on the Township Committee will debate at 8 p.m. May 21 in the municipal court building. Newcomers Scott DeMonte and Michael Campion are challenging incumbent Nancy Grbelja, who seeks a third term on the governing…

  • BlueClaws make plans for eight flea markets

    On eight Sundays this summer and fall, FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood will host another year of flea markets and vendors are encouraged to sign up for their locations now. Each flea market will take place in the large parking lot outside the ballpark. “We have always received a great response from both vendors and buyers…

  • TriCity Arts Tour returns May 15-17

    In the three cultural hubs of eastern Monmouth County — Red Bank, Long Branch and Asbury Park — art happens in the most amazing places. Mark Mothersbaugh exhibit at Parlor Gallery, Asbury Park. And this weekend, from theaters to art galleries and from boardwalks to sidewalks, the TriCity Arts Tour 2009 will take place May…