Category: Examiner News

  • Voter registration better linked to DMV services

    TRENTON – Voter registration opportunities for New Jersey residents will expand as the state moves to fully implement a federal law. The federal “motor voter” law requires the state Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to link voter registration with motor vehicle transactions. The state’s Department of the PublicAdvocate began examining New Jersey’s compliance with the law…

  • Homeless cats seek foster care with senior citizens

    BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Eileen McDonnell wants to help senior citizens and retirees with limited income to experience the joy and companionship of a pet cat. With no cost for veterinary fees and help with food and litter if needed, Mc- Donnell can partner a suitable cat with a senior who is willing to act…

  • State helps schools sow seeds to sustain farming

    State’s secretary of agriculture visits with AHS students New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Charles M. Kuperus tours the agricultural education facilities at Allentown High School on March 20 with the school’s FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) members. ALLENTOWN – To keep agriculture thriving in New Jersey, the state wants to help schools bolster their…

  • Tree safety a concern in Upper Freehold Twp.

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD- A new forestry plan is not like the controversial tree ordinances voted down in 2005. Township Attorney Granville Michael Magee made this statement during discussion of the new plan at the March 27 Township Committee meeting. The township’s Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) has developed a new Community Forestry…

  • Bill would block potential conflicts of interest

    Abill introduced by Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R-12) would bar members of the state Legislature from entering into a contract with any public entity located within their legislative district. The measure aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest for legislators who operate their own businesses, according to O’Scanlon. “While having people with experience in running their…

  • Protesters urge Bush to end war, invest in America

    Hundreds rally in opposition to president’s Freehold visit BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Hundreds of protesters chanted, “Bring the troops home, end the war now” as President George W. Bush touched down in Freehold aboard Marine One last week. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Top: Congressman Frank Pallone (l) joins the Solidarity Singers in a rendition…

  • President salutes effort of credit-counseling agencies

    Visit to Freehold Twp. highlights Hope Now national program POOL PHOTO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO/ASBURY PARK PRESS President George W. Bush shakes hands with Penny Meredith, a community education coordinator with Brand New Day, Elizabeth, as homeowners Theresa Torres, (l) of Kansas City, Kan., and Danny Cerchiaro, of Woodbridge, look on during the president’s March…

  • Allentown mayor steps in to oversee water plant

    Aqua New Jersey cancels contract with borough BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Taps will still work and toilets will still flush comeApril 1, even though Aqua New Jersey Water Co. will no longer be in charge of the borough’s water system. Mayor Stu Fierstein has assured that residents will not notice the change…

  • Allentown faces 24-cent tax increase

    Town may also see 13-cent tax hike for school budget BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Mayor Stu Fierstein has called the proposed 23.9-cent rise in taxes as a result of the 2008-09 municipal budget disgraceful. The Borough Council introduced the proposed $2million budget onMarch 24 andwill hold a public hearing on the spending…