Category: Examiner News

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Families for Responsible Pipelines is a group of Upper Freehold Township residents who are ready to have their voices heard regarding the possible installation of high-pressure gas lines in the municipality. A discussion about a plan under consideration by New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) to run high-pressure gas lines…

The Heart of New Jersey Chorus in downtown Red Bank MATT DENTON Annual Holiday Model Train Exhibit at Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge SCOTT FRIEDMAN Visiting Santa at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in East Brunswick FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Getting ready for Hanukkah in Tinton Falls MATT DENTON Frosty at the 12th annual holiday lighting celebration in Dayton…

New Jersey’s automated photo-enforcement pilot program, otherwise known as red-light cameras, came to an end at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 16. State Assemblyman O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth), who led an effort to ensure the program would not be renewed past its planned expiration date, said, “It is a great day for the motorists of New Jersey. The state…

A tradition that has lasted 40 years is in full swing once again as the Community Christian Choir continues its annual concert series with a focus on the “Miracle of Peace.” The choir includes more than 80 children and 30 adult singers from many Christian denominations, representing more than 45 churches throughout central New Jersey.…

MILLSTONE — Eric Davis, chairman of the Millstone Township Environmental Commission, said a project dubbed “A Sign is Worth a Thousand Words” will help motorists make some important realizations about protecting a precious natural resource, namely the community’s public open space and trails. Members of the commission noticed that township-owned public trails and open spaces…

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will organize for 2015 at 4 p.m. Jan. 6 at Biotechnology High School at 5000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. On the agenda will be the swearing-in of Lillian G. Burry and Gary J. Rich Sr. as members of the board. Burry and Rich were re-elected to three-year terms in…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A fundraiser to benefit Mikey Nichols, a high school ice hockey player who suffered a spinal cord injury in January, grossed more than $12,000 for the foundation supporting his recovery. Gasko’s Family Farm and Greenhouses, Monroe Township, hosted its annual Christmas Open House on Nov. 29, when donations were…

FREEHOLD — Acoustic NRG, a local classic rock trio, will be appearing at Pub 33 (formerly Park 33) at 618 Park Ave., Freehold, on Dec. 19 from 8-11 p.m. To make the gig something really special and in keeping with the spirit of the season, Acoustic NRG has teamed up with Daniela’s Wish, a local…

The Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) initiative to crack down on illegal dumping in state parks and on recreational lands has yielded eight more enforcement actions, all for disposing of debris and other materials in state-owned natural areas, according to a press release. The DEP’s “Don’t Waste Our Open Space” campaign was launched in March.…