Category: Examiner News

  • DWI reforms headed for full Senate consideration

    BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer DWI reforms headed for full Senate consideration BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer In the wake of the death of a local teenager after a crash with a drunken driver with four previous convictions, bills that may crack down on repeat offenders are moving through the legislative process. Three bills sponsored by…

  • Truck noise making life miserable for residents

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Township officials are looking for ways to cut down the noise from engine braking, also known as "jake braking," a practice used by truckers to slow down their vehicles. The noise from the jake braking is making life difficult for some township residents,…

  • History buffs sought for new advisory board

    History buffs sought for new advisory board The Monmouth County Historical Association is looking for residents who are passionate about history, American culture and preserving Monmouth County’s rich heritage. Through a grant from the New Jersey Cultural Trust, the MCHA will create a volunteer advisory board of 11-20 members who will meet quarterly to advise…

  • Residents bash proposed tree-cutting ordinance

    Ordinance limits number of trees that could be cut down without permit BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer A proposed tree ordinance that would limit the number of trees a homeowner can cut down each year without a permit was met with jeers and objections by most of the audience at the June 17…

  • County spending practices focus for Pringle, Morlino

    Two Democrats seekseats on freeholderboard in Nov. election BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Two Democrats seek seats on freeholder board in Nov. election BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer Jeff Pringle, 36, of Tinton Falls, and Steve Morlino, 52, of Howell, the Democrats running for two open three-year seats on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, figure this could…

  • Adoptees seek access law to provide a ‘sense of self’

    BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer Thomas McGee of Ocean Township is a proponent of legislation that would give adopted children access to their original birth certificates. For decades, information as basic as their mothers’ and fathers’ names, their true nationality and cultural heritage has been denied to adoptees in New Jersey.…

  • Re-enactors set to do battle

    MANALAPAN — The annual re-enactment of the Battle of Monmouth, the largest yearly living history event in New Jersey, will take place at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, on June 26-27. This year’s commemoration is titled "Divided Loyalties" and the weekend will help tell the story of those New Jersey residents who remained loyal…

  • Residents upset with additions to Brandywine

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Residents who live near Brandywine Park aren’t happy that the park has become more than just open space. "We’re just being slammed," said resident Denise Haines. "Slam dunked," she continued, "and it’s upsetting, very upsetting. The zoning says no permanent structures in that land.…

  • ‘Save Imlaystown’ project picks up steam

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ‘Save Imlaystown’ project picks up steam BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — If the turnout at a recent meeting is any indication, there are a lot of people concerned about the future of Imlaystown. An overflowing crowd filled two upstairs rooms on June 15 at the Happy Apple Inn,…