Category: Examiner News

  • Former boro mayor’s work on computers questioned

    ROOSEVELT – Even though it has been seven months since former Mayor Neil Marko was ousted in a recall election, he is still a controversial figure in the community. Marko was recalled in a special election that took place on Feb. 7, when 282 residents voted to remove him from office while others wanted him…

  • Cty. motor pool head faces child porn charges

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer FREEHOLD – A top Monmouth County employee has been arrested for distributing child pornography via the Internet. Kevin M. Femiano, 40, of Little Egg Harbor, was arrested on Aug. 15 while exiting a gym near his home, according to Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor Robert…

  • Sharon Station Road made safer for U.F. residents

    Committeemen still looking to reduce truck traffic, speed limit BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Although the township has made some changes to Sharon Station Road due to resident complaints, reducing the street’s speed limit may take a long time. At the Aug. 17 Township Committee meeting, members of…

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    SCOTT PILLING staff Joseph Colletti, a senior at Allentown High School, attempts to get his ball onto the green during the 2006 Redbird Golf Classic held at the Cream Ridge Golf Club in Upper Freehold on Aug. 18.

  • Municipal offices on the move in Upper Freehold

    UPPER FREEHOLD – It won’t be township business as usual for a few days come the end of this month. Between Aug. 25 and 28, the Upper Freehold Township administrative, clerk and construction offices will all be relocating to the new municipal building, according to an Upper Freehold Township press release. “Please excuse the interruption…

  • Nonprofit, library, sports fields benefit from outing

    Sunny skies, long drives and student smiles make fundraiser a huge success BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff David Grecsek sends the ball flying during the 2006 Redbird Golf Classic held at the Cream Ridge Golf Club in Upper Freehold on Aug. 18. ALLENTOWN – The first-ever Redbird Golf…

  • Mayor accused of trying to influence board member

    Fierstein denies allegation, says he just wanted more info BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer A borough resident has alleged that Allentown Mayor Stuart Fierstein made “a backdoor attempt to derail” the proposed middle school project on Ellisdale Road. Dan Wolden told the Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education at its Aug.…

  • Suspect kept low profile in former neighborhood

    Elberon shocked to learn of allegations against Bilski BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff This is the former Long Branch residence of Clement Bilski Jr. It was a carriage house set back from the main house on Lincoln Avenue in the upscale Elberon section. LONG BRANCH – The upscale…

  • Property taxes: Find out your hometown’s rating

    Rising property taxes may be the hottest topic in the state, and according to recent data from the state, two towns in the Examiner’s coverage area had the highest and lowest percentage change in their tax levy from 2000 to 2005. Roosevelt’s tax levy actually decreased by 3.9 percent, which was the lowest change in…