Category: Examiner News

  • On the march

    PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION During Millstone Township’s Memorial Day festivities May 28, Deputy Mayor Robert Kinsey (top photo) enjoys some downtime with Mayor Nancy Grbelja and her horse, while local military servicemen and servicewomen (top right photo) pay their respects to deceased veterans at the township’s veterans memorial, and residents Bob…

  • FFA project at Indian Run never sees light of day

    Committeeman pitches idea for similar facility on Breza Road BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Before the school district jumps on putting an FFA facility on Breza Road, the deputy mayor wants to know what happened with a similar project at Indian Run Nursery. The National FFA Organization, commonly…

  • Ed foundation bumps comedian off bill

    Jokes may not have been suitable for event supporting schools BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The comedian who was originally scheduled to appear at a fundraiser to help the school district was no laughing matter to one resident. Resident Gerald Nathanson told the Upper Freehold Regional Board of…

  • ReRun announces sale of Moneighs on eBay

    With the second leg of the Triple Crown fast approaching, ReRun’s selection of Moneighs by classic contenders and champions has been placed on eBay. The paintings, created by racehorses such as John Henry, Victory Gallop, and Kentucky Derby winners Giacomo and Gato del Sol, are sold to benefit ReRun, a nonprofit that finds second careers…

  • Parent puts issue with board member to rest

    Petition did not get enough signatures to support recall BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer ALLENTOWN – Howard Krieger will remain a member of the Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education, despite allegedly having used a racial slur and curse words against a parent. Krieger allegedly called Dr. Arun Singh…

  • Roosevelt starts cleanup of Route 571 gas station

    Borough will remove tanks and stabilize dilapidated building BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT – The tanks at the borough-owned gas station on Route 571 are being removed this week at a cost of $20,730. Borough Administrator William Schmeling said that T. Slack Environmental Co., of Kenilworth, is doing the work.…

  • Residents complain about basketball in the street

    Nine hoops facing borough roads may have to go BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT – A neighbor criticized activities at the Homestead Lane yeshiva during the May 14 Borough Council meeting. Melissa Branco, who lives on Homestead Lane, told the council that two basketball hoops have been placed on the…

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    JEFF GRANIT staff Allentown resident Terry Brown talks about gardening in his home garden, which will be featured in the Allentown Garden Club’s upcoming garden tour.

  • Flamingos will invade this summer

    ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Public Library expects an unusual infestation of pink flamingos in the vicinity beginning June 1. While such flocks are common near the equator, it is unusual for them to venture this far north. However, this particular flock coming to Allentown, Upper Freehold and Millstone is known to overwhelm front lawns and…