Category: Examiner News

  • New Jersey gets its first ‘Parade of Ponds’

    Public invited to tour water gardens at 18 homes Saturday A brass heron looks over a water garden that includes two waterfalls, fish, aquatic plants and a meandering stream with a stepping stone path. The eco-system pond is among 18 open to the public as part of this Saturday’s “Parade of Ponds.” Call it an…

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    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Howell’s Ashley Currao, 13, and Bailey McLavish, 9, aim their arrows during archery class at the Monmouth County Girl Scouts day camp in Farmingdale on July 20. For story, see page 12.

  • Corzine enacts tan ban for minors

    Local salon workers view new law positively BY JESSICA SMITH Correspondent BY JESSICA SMITHCorrespondent Gov. Jon Corzine signed legislation July 19 prohibiting the use of tanning salons by minors under the age of 14. The new state law also requires minors between the ages of 14 and 18 to show written permission from a parent…

  • Spalliero pleads not guilty to kidnap try

    Developer accused of pulling gun on female student at Brookdale BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer FREEHOLD – Anthony Spalliero pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping charges on Monday after two previous arraignments were postponed for health reasons. The wheelchair-bound Monmouth County developer finally answered charges of attempted kidnapping stemming from an…

  • Appeal regarding yeshiva still not heard in Roosevelt

    Board has not reviewed possible code infractions BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Once again, the Roosevelt Planning Board has had to cancel a hearing on an appeal of Yeshiva Me’on Hatorah’s possible violations of borough code. The board canceled the July 18 hearing because an expert witness for the yeshiva was…

  • Skating banned on all Millstone Township land

    Violators could face $100 fine or 30 days of community service BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer “If someone gets hurt on township property, it is the taxpayers’ responsibility for the lawsuit.” – Mayor Nancy Grbelja MILLSTONE – Despite some protest, officials have banned all types of skating on all township property.…

  • Upper Freehold will test park for contamination

    Mayor says any pollution would be removed from site BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Mayor Stephen Fleischacker announced at the July 20 Township Committee meeting that he has recommended historic pesticide testing at Byron Johnson Park. Elevated levels of arsenic and dieldrin, which is a historic pesticide were…

  • Girls get away from it all in a haven of their own

    PHOTOSBY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Girls attending the Monmouth County Girl Scouts day camp in Farmingdale take a stroll in the woods with their counselors on July 20. Below, girls line up for their life vests during a boating class. Camp offers boating, archery, horseback riding, crafts and more BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Almost 150…

  • Savoring fellowship in that slow, southern style

    Local church looks to expand its facility and congregation BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer The Marshall’s Dixieland Band plays during a thunderstorm at the Memphis Barbecue. For the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone, the most important ingredient at a summer cookout is community. More than 125 locals enjoyed wickered chicken, pulled…