Category: Examiner News

  • County looks to buy golf course property

    Deputy mayor says his family wants a decision by March 1 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer The Cream Ridge Golf Course property in Upper Freehold may become open space after all. The Monmouth County Park System (MCPS) is interested in preserving the Cream Ridge Golf Club (CRGC) and its adjacent vacant…

  • Campaign disclosures supported in split vote

    Opposition: Officials should also divulge political donations BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer MILLSTONE — Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment applicants seeking certain waivers will now have to disclose who they gave money to during political campaigns. The Township Committee supported an ordinance 3-2 Feb. 2 that would require all…

  • Local skateboarder seeks greater heights

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Arjun Shah, 15, of Millstone, takes a break from skateboarding at home. MILLSTONE — Four years ago, Arjun Shah was invited to a friend’s birthday party held at a skate club in Lakewood. The event changed his life. Shah, now 15, became enthralled…

  • Local GOP committee snubs local hopeful

    County chairman says local endorsement is not essential BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer If former Millstone Mayor Evan Maltz hopes to run for the 12th District Assembly, he’ll have to do so without the blessing of the Millstone Township Republican County Executive Committee (RCEC). Last week, RCEC Chairman Roger Staib sent a letter to Monmouth…

  • Officials mull sewage treatment options

    Plans require changes to the wastewater management plan BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Township officials have until March to decide if a change in their wastewater management plan is necessary for the new school’s sewage treatment. Voters approved a $38.9 million plan to build a new middle school…

  • Auditions

    Marlboro Players is still looking to fill some roles in its April production of “Evita.” Specifically needed are children ages 8-13, strong singers, for the children’s ensemble. Also needed are men ages 18-50, strong singers, for featured ensemble. Also seeking an understudy for Evita, with one guaranteed performance — age 20-30, strong “belter” with E,…

  • New land-use regulations spark debate in Millstone

    Mayor says if problems arise, amendments can be made BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A new set of guidelines regarding undersized lots has some residents concerned they could lose the ability to build what they originally could before the town changed its zoning. Officials had asked Planner Richard Coppola…

  • Pug walking

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Louise Froehlich and her pug friends, Oscar and Emmith, enjoy a stroll down Main Street in Allentown on Saturday morning.

  • Ex-mayor seeks GOP nod for D-12 Assembly

    Contender hopes to work on pay-to-play reform, school funding BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Millstone resident Evan Maltz is one of five people vying for what will likely be two spots on the 12th District Republican ticket. Whoever is chosen will go up against Democrat incumbents Michael Panter and Dr. Robert…