Category: Examiner News

  • Learn to cash in on racing at luncheon

    Monmouth County will host one of the world’s premier sporting events in October, and businesses and residents should be prepared to cash in. New Jersey has been selected to host the Breeders’ Cup, which involves four days of high-stake thoroughbred racing with competitors from around the world. The event will take place Oct. 24-27 at…

  • New septic systems may alleviate old problems

    Alternative systems could reduce pooling, clogs, premature failure BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The owner of a septic company shared his views about alternative systems after the township’s Board of Health approved an ordinance to regulate them at its Aug. 14 meeting. Jason Luty owns A-Norton Septic Contracting in Old Bridge and…

  • Septic systems no longer need to be conventional

    Upper Freehold sets regulations for alternative systems BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – In a 5-2 vote after months of discussion, the township’s Board of Health voted to pass an alternative septic ordinance. Board members George King and Nancy Amontis cast the dissenting votes at the board’s Aug. 14 meeting. Chairman Dr. S.…

  • Ethiopian situation draws look from federation reps

    Two Monmouth County residents joined more than 170 lay and professional leaders representing 48 Jewish federations across North America who recently participated in a mission to Ethiopia and Israel. The mission provided a firsthand look at life-saving Jewish Federation of Monmouth County projects, according to a press release from the federation. Holly Weiss of Freehold…

  • U.F. may raise rates to protect open space

    Average homeowner asked to spend $104 more per year on preservation BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Residents can vote in the November election on whether the township should spend more money on open space. The Township Committee voted unanimously at its Aug. 16 meeting to place an open space tax referendum on…

  • Assemblywoman weighs in on Millstone bus issue

    Beck says she’ll call bus companies to urge them to bid on routes BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck has gotten involved in the school district’s fight to help find busing for its nonpublic school students. Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) met with Millstone Township Board of Education members and private school…

  • Jersey Freeze may give way to Olive Garden

    Freehold Borough Zoning Board scheduled to hear plan for restaurant BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The familiar sight of the Jersey Freeze ice cream stand and restaurant at Route 9 and Manalapan Avenue, Freehold, could soon be a memory for area residents. An application for an Olive Garden restaurant calls for Jersey Freeze to…

  • Artists find welcoming reception at Arc gallery

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Anyone who frequents the Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold Township has noticed there are many new and exciting structural changes going on at the mall. Some of those changes go much deeper than the interior and exterior construction projects and actually touch the people of the community on a different…

  • Big wheels keep on rolling

    Despite sky-high gas prices, some of the largest SUVs remain in demand for their purpose-driven ways By Jeffrey Steele With gas prices at an all-time high, you’d expect certain developments, such as: Motorists eliminating unnecessary trips? Check. Car buyers looking into subcompact and hybrid gas-sippers? Check. Large sport utility vehicle sales climbing higher. Check? No,…