Category: Examiner News

  • 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…

  • Standardbred horse show returns to U.F.

    Show to feature N.J.-bred yearlings, mares and foals along with new prizes BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The pride and joy of New Jersey standardbred horse owners and breeders will be on display Aug. 7, when the township welcomes back to the Horse Park of New Jersey the…

  • U.S. Home denied variance for sales trailer on Rte. 33

    Landowner pleads with board for ability to develop family land BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Millstone MILLSTONE — One of the largest home builders in the country will not be permitted to erect a sales trailer on the intersection of Route 33 and Conover Road. At the July 27 Zoning Board…

  • Students may need more lunch money

    MILLSTONE — School lunch prices may rise slightly this year. Although the Board of Education has not made a final decision about lunch prices, members discussed the issue at the July 25 meeting. Currently, school lunches are 15 cents below the state cap. They cost $1.85 in the middle school and $1.75 in the elementary…