Category: Examiner News

  • Council censures mayor during siren discussion

    Device could be relocated near FDR monument or Pine Valley Swim Club BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — Discussion about alternative locations for the borough’s emergency siren turned into arguments about procedural issues at the July 18 council meeting. The siren, which has been atop the Roosevelt Public School for…

  • Officials plan to ban cemeteries from Rte. 33

    Proposed ordinance result of controversy over pet memorial park BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Millstone officials introduced an ordinance at the July 20 meeting that could prevent the creation of cemeteries and crematoriums in certain township areas. If adopted, ordinance 05-35 would amend the township’s land use and development regulations to…

  • Upkeep of U.F. home called into question

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Residents living by this Upper Freehold residence claim its grounds are unkempt. The homeowner has defended himself against the allegations. UPPER FREEHOLD — Last week, the house at 42 Imlaystown-Hightstown Road in the Stone Tavern Estates development looked indistinguishable from neighboring residences. However, some residents of…

  • U.F. to charge more for some site inspections

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Fees will rise for certain township activities as the Board of Health reviews its codes. At the July 12 meeting, Board of Health member James Rosenbauer went over some of the changes in the township’s fee structure. Annual inspection fees for retail food…

  • Boro on verge of consumption based billing

    Meter readers installed everywhere, except Lake Drive, Homestead Lane BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — Consumption-based billing for water service will become a reality for the borough by the end of the year. At the July 11 Borough Council meeting, Councilman Jeff Hunt reported that the town will replace the…

  • Boro residents circulate petition to recall mayor

    Synagogue talk turns into discussion about public school BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Roosevelt Mayor Neil Marko was served with a notice of intent to recall on Friday. Marko said residents are currently circulating a petition calling for a recall, but as of late Monday night they had not submitted it…

  • County supports U.F.’s plans for interchange

    Project would ease traffic in Allentown, near school campus BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders agrees with the Upper Freehold’s request for a new interchange at I-195 and Sharon Station Road. At its June 9 meeting, the board unanimously supported a resolution…

  • Ever wonder what your elected officials make?

    BY JOHN DUNPHY & JENNIFER DOME Staff Writers BY JOHN DUNPHY & JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writers Many residents of the Greater Media Newspapers coverage area were surprised to learn how much, or how little, their mayor and governing body earned, and whether the jobs were full time. In Sayreville, Middlesex County, Dorothy Check guessed that Mayor…

  • Officials don’t want U.F. development in Millstone

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — The annexation of 14 acres to neighboring Upper Freehold Township was discussed at the July 13 Planning Board meeting. Paramount Properties came before the board seeking a minor subdivision for a lot on the township border. Attorney Lawrence Rothstein said his clients would like…