Category: Examiner News

  • U.F. should have more fields ready by spring

    Volunteers ready to commit resources, time, efforts to project BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The generosity of a local builder may contribute to better use of the recreational property that the purchased from the Reed family several years ago. Upper Freehold Recreation Committee Chairman Sal Diecidue came before the Township Committee Dec. 6…

  • Next batter up could be inside a greenhouse

    U.F. asked to consider putting facility on former Fisk property BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Little League players will be able to practice year-round if the Upper Freehold Township Committee agrees to put a greenhouse on municipal land for use as an indoor batting cage. Allentown/Upper Freehold Little League (AUFLL) President David Reeder asked the…

  • Meet the pied piper of book lovers

    Pat Squire’s book talks draw loyal following BY KATHY HALL Correspondent When Pat Squire retired from teaching third grade in suburban Philadelphia, the energetic “60- something” signed up for water aerobics, joined a chorus, took a class in bird watching, volunteered as an after-school tutor, taught a Bible class, visited museums, spent time on long…

  • Winter romp

    DANIEL HULSHIZER staff Two horses frolic in the light snow falling in Upper Freehold Dec. 5.

  • BBB: Read extended warranties, service contracts, return policies

    Stop before you throw away those contracts or receipts this holiday season and take the time to read the fine print on extended warranties, service contracts and return/exchange policies. It may end up saving you money. A new Better Business Bureau (BBB) national survey conducted by national market research firm Kelton Research finds that nearly…

  • Dilfanian resigns to focus on new chapter of career

    RCEC seeks candidate to finish final year of committeeman’s term BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Millstone Township Committeeman Ray Dilfanian has resigned from his position on the dais. Ray Dilfanian Dilfanian was elected in 2005, and his term would have expired Dec. 31, 2008. The township’s Republican County Executive Committee (RCEC) is now seeking a…

  • County helps fund Breza Road preservation project

    The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved grants that will help Allentown and Upper Freehold preserve land along Breza Road. The freeholders approved grant awards totaling $2.3 million at their Dec. 6 regular meeting. The funding, which will be provided to 11 municipalities in the county for acquiring, improving or creating park facilities,…

  • N.Y. Choral Society performs at historic church Dec. 15

    FREEHOLD – The New York Choral Society will perform in concert at the First Presbyterian Church, West Main Street, on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Members of the church’s hand bell choir will perform on stage with the choral society. Tickets for the performance of the New York Choral Society are on sale. Reserved seating…

  • Report favors increased federal regulation of tobacco

    Analysis says move would save country, state billions of dollars BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK – A new report released by the Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids says that if the U.S. Congress passes legislation to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] new authority to regulate tobacco products, the new law…