Category: Examiner News

  • 10 towns accounted for 76% of county growth

    Upper Freehold has grown 53.1 percent in population since 2000 BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer People seem to be flocking to Monmouth County like bees to honey. New estimates show that the population of the county has steadily increased over the last five years by 4.9 percent, according to figures released…

  • Builder bests Millstone in battle over development

    Developer says he will build three new homes on 12 acres at intersection BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE — The township couldn’t stop more residential development near Nurko Road. Developer Neal Mintz said he will build three more homes on 12 acres of property at the intersection of Nurko and…

  • Official warns about wildlife

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — Mayor Elias Abilheira recently discussed the reappearance of black bears and coyotes in the area. During the June 1 Township Committee meeting, Abilheira briefly addressed recent reports from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife that black bears and coyotes have been spotted in…

  • Chambers Road slated for new development

    DEP to check property before construction of homes commences BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer A 17-lot subdivision on Chambers Road was given final approval at the May 24 Upper Freehold Planning Board meeting, nearly three years after preliminary approval had been granted. Development on the 44-acre parcel falls under 2-acre zoning, since it received approval…

  • Churchgoers have to abstain from board vote

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — The Zoning Board will have to “borrow” members of the Planning Board to hear an application by St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Perrineville to move a modular structure. The unusual circumstance is due to possible conflicts of interest by Zoning Board members who…

  • Board ruling upsets some area residents

    A new home could go up in Millstone Township at five-street intersection BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A nonconforming lot with a fiery past was the subject of a hearing at the May 25 Zoning Board meeting. The young owners sought five variances, claiming hardship that it might be…

  • First Aid Squad seeks to boost membership

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer The Millstone Township Volunteer First Aid Squad seeks new members. The station on Perrineville Road will host an open house on June 5. MILLSTONE — Its members are looking for a few good men and women. The Millstone Township Volunteer First Aid Squad, located at 911…

  • Republican Party chair causes primary mix-up

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Because of an error, only one of the two Republican candidates running in the primary will be listed on the ballot’s party line. The chairman of the Republican Executive Committee listed John Masserini’s name as a regular Republican, while he listed David Reed…

  • Residents ask about Millstone mayor’s intent

    Township official represents lot’s contract purchaser at meeting BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Residents questioned the ethics of the mayor’s appearance before the Millstone Township Zoning Board of Adjustment last week regarding a nonconforming lot. The Zoning Board voted 4-3 on May 25 to allow five variances on a nonconforming lot on Brookside Road. Mayor…