Category: Examiner News

  • Borough Council reviews how to hold a meeting

    Attorney tells governing body to keep pressing for what BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — Perhaps it was Borough Attorney Ira Karasick’s presence, but the Aug. 1 municipal meeting was quieter and less acrimonious than those in recent weeks. During recent meetings, many residents have strongly objected to the establishment…

  • Officials to change land designation for school

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Allentown village designation will extend down Ellisdale Road in order to facilitate the construction of the new middle school. The Township Committee unanimously voted to introduce a resolution calling for the extension of the Office of Smart Growth (OSG) designation at its…

  • Officials still at odds over siren location

    Council BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — Mayor Neil Marko’s alleged interference in school board issues is a reason a borough councilman has decided to resign his position as liaison to the Board of Education. Councilman Daniel Hoffman also cited his own potential conflict of interest for his resignation, because…

  • Mayor faces recall election in Roosevelt

    Residents worry polling could happen on Rosh Hashanah BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — A group of residents filed a petition to recall Mayor Neil Marko on Friday. The office of the borough clerk received the recall petition, signed by approximately 200 people, on July 29, according to Jeff Ellentuck,…

  • Frogbridge Day Camp contributes to worthy causes

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE — J.R. Pugliese wants to leave his campers with memorable life-changing experiences this summer. That’s why the Frogbridge Day Camp director has scheduled two upcoming sports events that will raise funds and awareness for two charities that help young people. “The ability to make a…

  • Protest heats up at synagogue

    Temple expected to vote on yeshiva proposal this week BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer DENNIS SYMONS JR. Sharlene Ellentuck, (l) John and Carol Impellizzeri, Heather Mateyka, Harry Parker and Tom Curry protest at the Roosevelt synagogue on July 28. A peaceful protest at Roosevelt’s synagogue turned somewhat violent on July 21.…

  • County citizen police academy seeks applicants

    Child ID cards to be issued during National Night Out events BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is seeking members for its Citizen Police Academy. Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley announced last week that applications are now being accepted for enrollment in the 11th annual…

  • Water won’t drain from Woods at Cream Ridge

    Talk of more development off Sharon Station Road worries U.F. resident BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A resident of a newer subdivision in the township told the Planning Board last week that there are drainage problems in his development. During the July 26 meeting, Dr. Robert Frascella, who…

  • Program for adolescents seeks partnerships

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer PRINCETON — A local organization dedicated to helping teenagers is looking for support. HiTOPS, or Health-interested Teens’ Own Program on Sexuality, of Princeton, is a health and education service provider for area adolescents. The organization is launching a fund-raising initiative called the HiTOPS Spotlight, the group’s…