Category: Examiner News

  • Millstone Republicans run uncontested in primary

    Current committeeman partners with Pop Warner organizer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer “I have always been a straight shooter and have no other political aspirations other than putting residents first with completely open and honest government.” – Committeeman Michael Kuczinski MILLSTONE – Two candidates are running in the June primary for the Republican party’s nod…

  • RPS earns voter support in election

    ROOSEVELT – Voter turnout was small, but the votes in the recent election meant a lot. Unlike many communities in the area, Roosevelt supported its school district’s $2.4 million budget in the April 15 Board of Education election. Voters passed the $1.27 million tax levy in support of the budget in a vote of 65-15.…

  • Parents-to-be can gather information at baby fair

    The perfect opportunity for moms and families-to-be to familiarize themselves with the maternity services in the area is to attend the annual CentraState Baby Fair, which will be held on May 8 from 6-8 p.m. The event will be held in an expanded new location- the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus on the west…

  • Tax increase part of Upper Freehold budget

    Without state aid adjustment, rate would increase 2.4 cents BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Taxes for the average homeowner in Upper Freehold are expected to rise a total of $198 this year. If the township passes its proposed $6.5 million 2008-09 budget, a house assessed at the township’s average of $519,800 would pay an estimated…

  • Communities unite for greener future

    It is refreshing to see ordinary citizens come together, conceptualize a plan, rally parties to come together, stick with the effort and finally realize the dream of this historic preservation.” – Michael Renzulli BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Breza Road property totaling 101 acres has been permanently preserved. The Trust for Public…

  • A resource for mothers in Millstone

    MOMS Club helps support quest to raise healthy, happy kids BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Motherhood is always a blessing but sometimes can seem like madness. JEFF GRANIT staff Bubbles the clown twists balloons together to make a spider hat for a child at the MOMS Club’s carnival at Millstone Township Firehouse on April 17.…

  • Two Republicans vie for one nomination in U.F.

    Committeeman Dave Reed opts not to seek re-election BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer "My intentions are to work with our local farmers who are interested in preserving their land, and to obtain the maximum amount of funding from our state and Monmouth County." – Robert Frascella UPPER FREEHOLD – Two Republican candidates will vie in…

  • DOT OKs rail line funds

    “The MOM line is a critical project aimed at relieving congestion and its related health problems in one of the fastest growing regions in New Jersey.” – Chris Smith R-N.J. New Jersey Transit will receive more than $1million for its proposedMonmouth, Ocean, Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail line, according to Reps. Chris Smith and Jim Saxton…

  • Setting the stage for new traditions

    Drama Club’s first production at PAC dedicated l’chaim BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Middle School students have set the stage for new theatrical traditions to take place in the Millstone Township School District. ERIC SUCAR staff Members of the Millstone Township Middle School Drama Club perform “Tradition” in their production of “Fiddler on the Roof…