• Chasing dreams of going pro

    Chasing dreams of going pro

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Athletes of all ages have experienced dreams of reaching the stars. Whether it is hitting a walk-off home run in Game 7 of the World Series, quarterbacking a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl, scoring in overtime to win the Stanley Cup or hitting a…

  • Aberdeen kicks off redevelopment of former Anchor Glass Factory

    Aberdeen kicks off redevelopment of former Anchor Glass Factory

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — After sitting vacant for the last two decades, the former Anchor Glass Factory on Cliffwood Avenue will soon be demolished to pave way for a new mixed-use community. A partnership between Holmdel-based master developer Somerset Development, Collingswood-based residential developer Ingerman, township officials and many others, will see…

  • Middletown joins Monmouth’s 911 dispatch center

    Middletown joins Monmouth’s 911 dispatch center

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Township officials have entered into a new shared services agreement that will see the municipality transition its emergency dispatch operations to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office in Freehold. On April 4, the Township Committee adopted a resolution authorizing the agreement with Monmouth County, through the Monmouth County…

  • Concerns expressed about proposed location of gas regulator station

    Concerns expressed about proposed location of gas regulator station

    At Holmdel’s March 2 Zoning Board public hearing, representatives from New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) presented their application to put a natural gas regulator station in front of a solar farm on Holmdel Road across the street from Hop Brook Lane. This regulator station would be placed just a few feet away from a road…

  • Colts relying on pitching, hitting as top team in the state

    Colts relying on pitching, hitting as top team in the state

    By Wayne Witkowski Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) baseball team is starting this season the way it ended last season — as the No. 1 team in the state. Coach Marty Kenny, who deflects rankings until the season is over, said he was skeptical of the rating with a rebuilding team that returns only three starters…

  • Middletown introduces $70.3M budget

    Middletown introduces $70.3M budget

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Officials have introduced a municipal budget that will keep the township tax rate flat for 2016. At an April 4 Township Committee meeting, Chief Financial Officer Colleen M. Lapp said that the introduced total budget of $70,327,440, is a 1.28 percent increase, or $890,124 increase, from last…

  • Nicola decides not to run for re-election in North Brunswick

    Nicola decides not to run for re-election in North Brunswick

    By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer The North Brunswick Township Council will welcome at least one new face next year, while three incumbents will try to retain their council seats in South Brunswick. In North Brunswick, the seats of Democrats Ralph Andrews and Catherine Nicola will be up for grabs in November. Nicola has decided not to run for re-election.…

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  • Examiner Datebook, April 14

    Examiner Datebook, April 14

    • The Ladies of Saint Joseph will present “A Special Springtime Ladies Mimosa Brunch” featuring humorous guest speaker Jamie Novak, author of “Keep This, Toss That.” Finger sandwiches and mimosas will be served. The brunch will take place from noon to 3 p.m. April 17 at the St. Joseph Church Parish Hall, 91 Stillhouse Road,…

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