Category: Examiner News

  • Principal examines the effects of overcrowding

    A new school would open in 2007, if the building plan passes BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Above, a student passes through a line of children waiting to get food as she goes to her table at the Upper Freehold Elementary School in Allentown. At right,…

  • Teacher strives to have non-native speakers ‘fit in’

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — America has always been a melting pot, welcoming those from other lands who wish to build a new life here. One of the basics of American life and often a key to future success is the ability to speak English. In the Millstone school…

  • Park system adds land to Perrineville Lake project

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A 125-acre farm has been added to the Monmouth County Park System’s (MCPS) Perrineville Lake project. Boss Winds Farm, which is located on the Roosevelt side of the lake, is owned by Ralph and Daniel DeRose and Ann Marie DiPola. The county Board of…

  • Education was priority for retiring freeholder

    BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Harry Larrison Jr.’s unparalleled legacy will revolve around growth and the quality of life in Monmouth County. One hundred years from now that is what people will read about the Monmouth County Republican freeholder who resigned on Dec. 2 after almost 39 years on the board…

  • Johnny B. Freeholder?

    Keyport BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer John Merla Keyport Mayor John Merla is seeking to replace longtime Freeholder Harry Larrison Jr. in a special Dec. 18 election. If selected by the Republican County Committee, Merla plans to stay on as mayor until the end of the shortened term, then…

  • Kid Kosher is back with phat beats and dreidels

    BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer All of the songs on Kid Kosher’s new CD have two things in common — they’re about the holiday of Hanukkah and they have hip-hop beats. “8 Nights of Hanukkah” is Glen Fuchs’ (aka Kid Kosher) new CD that has five new songs and three from…

  • Piano solos to be performed by Mallach

    BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — While the 1910s started out on a promising note in the United States, the decade ended with widespread turmoil both in the United States and around the world. It was also an explosive decade for the visual and performing arts. On Dec. 11, the…

  • ‘Hearth’ helpers, tutors, craft instructors needed

    The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County has several opportunities available for residents to lend a helping hand to those in need. Several teaching assistant/monitors are needed to assist at-risk students in completing their daily curriculum by observing and providing encouragement. The Red Bank-area school has requested help for weekdays; hours are flexible. The minimum age…

  • Township gets kudos for sharing services

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The state has recognized Upper Freehold Township for its interlocal agreement for animal control. The New Jersey State League of Municipalities and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has bestowed a 2004 Innovation in Government Award on Upper Freehold Township for its…