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Mayor's possible conflict of interest under review

Involvement in warehouse site talks questioned
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The mayor of Upper Freehold may have to recuse himself from future hearings on the Rockefeller Group's plan to build a warehouse complex on Breza Road. More...

Monmouth County earns AAA bond rating again

FREEHOLD - Once again, Monmouth County's bonds have been granted AAA ratings by Fitch, Moody's and Standard and Poor's, the nation's three bond rating agencies. More...

Auditions

Women of Song, a female vocal group, is seeking sopranos and altos. The group performs a variety of music. Rehearsals are held Friday mornings in the Marlboro area. Some sight-reading skills would be helpful. Details: Randy (732) 787-1697. More...

Scales, feather, fur fest flies on Fourth of July

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Independence Day in Roosevelt bugle-called out the stars, the stripes and a lone sea monkey. More...

Forum shows differences in immigration proposals

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

FREEHOLD - Those wishing to better understand the nation's current immigration reform debate were given the opportunity to do so recently. More...

Wolden gives up her BOE seat

ALLENTOWN - Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education member Kathryn Wolden has submitted her resignation. More...

Democratic leader keeps enthusiasm for position

Victor Scudiery believes 2006 ticket has chance to succeed in Nov.
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer

Monmouth County Democratic leaders are hoping this is the year their grassroots efforts will begin to bear fruit. More...

Caregivers gain support via computer connection

FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, together with the county's Office on Aging, has announced the launch of VieBridge Connections, a Web-based application for caregivers and the chronically ill, accessible at www.viebridgeconnections More...

Survey to look at New Jersey's 'horse power'

The New Jersey Equine Survey will take place this month.On or about July 17, New Jersey horse owners, horse farm owners and managers, along with others involved in riding, breeding, training or horse industry operations and services, will receive the More...

Millstone's mystery horse needs to find a new home

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - It is breaking her heart, but Marybeth Pascale has no choice but to find homes for the two horses she rescued. More...

Letters

Pastor: To ban all skaters wouldn't be fair

In the June 29 edition of the Examiner it was reported that Millstone is considering a ban on skaters of all types from public land because of the actions of a few people who have caused some damage. More...

Commissioner weighs in on school site contamination

In a recent issue of "The Jersey Sierran," Jeff Tittel of the Sierra Club wrote concerning the issue of school site contamination. More...

Special section was a tribute to special teens

Congratulations to Peggy Primiano, Greater Media Newspapers special sections editor, for the wonderful section on young people in our community accomplishing great things in our local towns. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Normandie Stefanelli Mrs. Stefanelli, 63, of Millstone, died July 4 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she moved to Manalapan in 1968 and then to Millstone in 1995. Mrs. More...

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Schools

General ed. teachers face special ed. realities

Districts, colleges adjust to a changing educational landscape
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

A few years ago, at the University of Massachusetts, a professor of education asked prospective teachers what kinds of people they expect to teach over the course of their careers. More...

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Business

New wave of trendy shops adds to rich flavor of Red Bank

BY LAYLI WHYTE and CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writers

Take a trio of trendy, Soho-style boutiques, add a macho chopper haven and you'll have a feel for the new center of gravity taking shape on West Front Street in Red Bank. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Tyler Cattani, 7, of Chesterfield, shows his chicken, Emily, to Peter Velcheck, of Brick, during the Stars and Stripes Invitational Livestock Show at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold on July 9. More photos, page 32. More...

Byron Johnson Park soil quality called into question

Recreation area never tested for possible historic pesticides

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer While members of Upper Freehold Township's governing body have expressed concern about soil cleanup at the new middle school site, another parcel frequented by children has never been tested for contaminatio More...

Braves give Barry a shot at major league pitching

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - It has been a roller-coaster ride for a township native and her husband as his baseball career has gone from the minors to the majors, back to minors, and, at press time, into the major leagues once again. More...

Low-income individuals find a home in Millstone

Burnt Tavern Road house provides 11 with fresh start
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Live in a newly restored farmhouse on 2 acres in the quiet, rural setting of Millstone Township for only $450-$500 per month. Does this sound like a dream? More...

Revaluation results due out in Upper Freehold

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - In the next few weeks, residents can expect to get their first tax bills since last year's revaluation. More...

Housing is million-dollar baby

County report details soaring prices in Monmouth market
BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer

The Monmouth County Planning Board's annual report on new residential development shows a continuing trend of more expensive houses being built in the county. More...

PHOTOSBY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Clockwise from top left: Blaze Nolan, 13, nuzzles his long-haired hamster, Dannipher, during the Pet Show at Roosevelt's Independence Day celebration on July Fourth. Luke Dermody, 10, holds his rabbit, Speckles. More...

Horses ready for adoption

ALLENTOWN - The Standardbred Retirement Foundation's (SRF) annual Adopt-A-Horse Day will be held in conjunction with the 18th Festival of Horses at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. More...

Techies take top prize for seeing the impossible

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - A local student was one of five members of a team that recently won a national technology award. More...

Lifestock Show

PHOTOSBY CHRIS KELLY staff During the Stars and Stripes Invitational Livestock Show at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold on July 9, a goat (top left) makes eyes at passers-by, while Allentown's Rachel Dey, 16, (top right) prepares her s More...

Bulletin Board

Five-day fishing program for ages 13-15

The Monmouth County Park System will offer a five-day fishing program for teens ages 13-15. More...

Italian festival at library headquarters in August

"Adoriamo Gli Italiani! (We Love Italians!): A Joyous Festival" will be held at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan during the month of August. More...

Motorcycle show July 19 at Byron Johnson Park

A motorcycle show to benefit drug prevention programs in the school and community will be held 5-9 p.m. July 19 at Byron Johnson Recreation Park, Ellisdale Road, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. More...

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Opinion

Life is good when you are the youngest child

Lo ri C linch Are We There Yet? Although I love my youngest sister dearly, growing up with her was as irritating as finding a sibling sitting on your bed, wearing your favorite shirt and eating your candy stash. More...

The sign on the door says Gone Fishin'

Gr eg B ean Coda If you're reading this and have a complaint that I'm not writing about taxes, corruption or weighty issues this week (is my boss listening?), I can't help you. More...

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Sports

BlackKnight Bowbenders to host BigFoot Open

Competition featuring Top Gun, Last Man Standing is Sat., Sun.
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Many of finest archers in the state will face a variety of tests at More...

Sports Shorts

The Western Monmouth 15-year-old team advanced to last night's Babe Ruth District 6 finals by defeating Mt. Holly over the weekend. More...

Allentown's Monticello wins Junior Golf stop at Sun Eagles

The competition at the Junior Golf America's Summer Tour stop at Sun Eagles Golf Club at Fort Monmouth was as sizzling as the heat. More...

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