Category: Examiner News

  • Novad Court tract under consideration for COAH

    Ordinance regarding acquisition would allow use of eminent domain BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE – An ordinance the township is considering would give officials the power to acquire a Novad Court property through eminent domain. The Township Committee voted 4-1 to introduce an ordinance Jan. 2 concerning the acquisition of approximately 18 acres on…

  • Fence, trees to be placed near Rick’s

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Shade trees and fencing will soon border Rick’s Saddle Shop property on the corner of Route 539 and Burlington Path Road. The Planning Board unanimously approved a revised landscaping plan for the site at its Jan. 10 meeting. Richard Tilton, the applicant’s attorney, said the property consists…

  • Equine Science Center honors David Meirs II

    Laurel A. Van Leer, of the Rutgers Alumni Association (l-r), Sandra Denarski, chair of the Rutgers University Board for Equine Advancement, Dr. David A. Meirs II, of Upper Freehold, Dr. Karyn Malinowski, director of the Equine Science Center, Caroline Meirs, who is David Meirs’ wife, and Mary Ann Meirs, who is David Meirs’ daughter, take…

  • Volunteers sought to help abused youngsters in court

    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Monmouth County seeks volunteers for abused and neglected children. There are currently 581 children in Monmouth County who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Although CASA continues to serve more of these children each year, the need for volunteers continues to grow as more…

  • Photographic artists’ submissions sought

    The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch is announcing a two-part call to artists for photographic submissions for two projects. The first is a planned publication titled “Roadside Sculptures and Topiary Delights [as created by the Utility Companies].” Photographs are also being accepted for inclusion in the upcoming exhibition titled “Sprawl,” which…

  • Gymnastics as preparation for the world

    Millstone youth attains level 6 of competitive sport at the age of 9 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer In a little over a month, Millstone’s Parker Adamo has seen the score cards that once flashed 7.7, 8.0 and 8.4 turn to reveal scores of 8.9, 9.1 and 9.3. CHRIS KELLY staff Parker Adamo, a young…

  • Stephen Alexander chosen to lead U.F. through 2008

    Horsnall Mount, Moslowski take oath of office BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The new year did not bring harmony to Upper Freehold’s all-Republican but apparently still-divided governing body. Lori Horsnall Mount At the Jan. 3 reorganization meeting, the Township Committee elected senior Committeeman Stephen Alexander as mayor in a 3-2 vote. Committeeman David Reed and…

  • The eagles have landed in Upper Freehold

    Locals boast of rare raptor sightings in the area BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Wildlife sightings happen daily in a place like Upper Freehold, a rural township in Monmouth County still largely untouched by development. PHOTOS COURTESY OF VICKI WRIGHT A male bald eagle perches on and then swoops down from a tree near the…

  • Guadagno sets agenda as Monmouth County sheriff

    BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Look out. There’s a new county sheriff in town. Kim Guadagno is ready to serve the people of Monmouth County as its first female sheriff. Kim Guadagno “It is with a sense of duty and pride that I begin my term as your sheriff,” she said during her remarks at the…