Category: Examiner News

  • 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…

  • U.F. officials answer development questions

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The results are in. During the May 24 Planning Board meeting, Township Planner Mark Remsa revealed the board’s responses to a questionnaire he presented regarding development in the community. Remsa said the responses from individual members had been thorough and detailed, and that…

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    JEFF GRANIT staff Robin Bruins takes turns swinging each child from the tree as part of play time at Allentown Methodist Church Co-op Preschool in Allentown on May 26. See story, page 3.

  • Locals review bear tactics

    Millstone mayor says coyotes return to area for the first time in decades BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — Residents reacted to new information this week about bruins in the area. Last week, the Examiner published an article about a bear seminar provided to locals by the New Jersey Division…

  • Resident to attempt 210-mile bike tour for cure

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Robert Fcasni, of Upper Freehold Township, will attempt to cycle 210 miles through the Upper Hudson River Valley to help find a cure for Crohn’s disease and colitis. UPPER FREEHOLD — A township resident is preparing for the ride of his life. Rob Fcasni,…

  • Barn burns to ground

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer MANALAPAN — Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a barn on Iron Ore Road on the afternoon of May 23. Police were notified at 2:07 p.m. and responded to a report of a car fire in a barn. When…

  • Synagogue’s history shines through almost a century

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer PHOTOSBY SCOTT PILLING staff The Perrineville Jewish Center, Millstone Township, has serviced area residents since 1910. Above, a view of the structure’s outside, which has not significantly changed since its construction. Inside, the bema awaits Friday night services, which children are allowed to participate in. A…

  • Bears make new home in Assunpink

    MILLSTONE — The local woods are already home to two wayward bears. A black bear removed from Woodbridge and another removed from Trenton now reside in the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, according to Bill Kastning, the chairman of the township’s Planning Board, who also works for the state Department of Transportation. Made up of 5,700…