Category: Examiner News

  • Class of ’68 returns to Roosevelt Elementary

    BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer The class of 1968 poses for a picture in the “gymnatorium” of their old school, now Roosevelt Elementary School, at a recent reunion. ROOSEVELT — A former resident had her heart set on celebrating a milestone with some old friends. Students of the Roosevelt Elementary School…

  • Architect presents plan to larger group

    Each grade would be divided into two teamsas part of the plan Each grade would be divided into two teams as part of the plan UPPER FREEHOLD — Architectural plans for the proposed 940-seat middle school were presented at a special meeting last week for the second time. The Feb. 25 meeting where plans were…

  • Photo

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Herb, the gardener, played by Emily Nalbone (l), sings during the Allentown Children’s Theater Production of “How Does Your Garden Grow” last week. The red and blue flowers (Taylor Kudrick and Emma DiLissio) watch her as well as the carrot and tomato (Andrew Glose and Kyle Sulit).

  • Officers seize weapons, make arrests at auction

    BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — More than 1,100 illegal weapons were seized by police and 10 people were arrested in a raid at the Englishtown Auction Sales, Route 527, on Saturday. "The case was started as a result of two incidents with juveniles that occurred in town, one stabbing…

  • State releases new rules for affordable housing

    Members of publicmay offer commentsto COAH until Oct. 15 State releases new rules for affordable housing Members of public may offer comments to COAH until Oct. 15 The state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has announced newly proposed changes in the way New Jersey municipalities provide affordable housing to ensure more affordable housing throughout the…

  • Vendors have info, products

    No county fair could be complete without vendors. However, it is the variety and quality of these vendors that help to determine the success of any fair. Monmouth County Fair officials believe they have a collection of 75 or so vendors for this year’s event that is guaranteed to satisfy young and old alike. The…

  • Poland resident killed while visiting family

    BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Poland resident killed while visiting family BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer Anastazja Samfel ROOSEVELT — A woman from Poland who was here visiting her family was killed on July 10 while walking along Route 571. State police said last week that Roosevelt resident Carl Johnson was…

  • A new home for contemporary arts and artists

    BY GLORIASTRAVELLIStaff Writer BY GLORIASTRAVELLI Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts opened recently in a factory building and includes gallery space for exhibits, artists’ studios, a video room, metal and wood shops, and a coffee house/performance space. It may be a modest studio, but to Danielle Acerra it offers…

  • High usage may peter with new meters

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Borough residents will soon have to pay for the water they actually use. Until this change occurs in the fall, residents will continue to pay the flat rate of $125 per month for water and sewer, regardless of usage. At the July 12 Borough…