April 5, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

James Gandolfini supports Asbury, independent films

'Sopranos' star premieres short at G.S. Film Festival
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

It was reminiscent of the dream when the fish spoke to Tony Soprano to let him know it was time for Big Pussy to go. More...

Petitioners unable to stall project

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Despite two petitions, the Planning Board granted preliminary approval for a nine-lot subdivision on Burlington Path Road last week. More...

List of online gambling busts reaches over 50

Former assemblyman among those charged as part of $500M operation
BY KARL VILACOBA Staff Writer

FREEHOLD - On the eve of NCAA basketball's Final Four, a former New Jersey Assembly member joined dozens of state residents charged for their involvement with an Internet-based gambling ring that thrived on pro and college sports wagers. More...

New resource available for parents of teenagers

Millstone resident helps launch monthly online magazine
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

It is an era when parents need to know about cell phones, instant messaging (IM) and "gap" years following high school. More...

Boro may zone for schools, dorms, houses of worship

Proposed ordinance would affect 109 acres of 1,240-acre town
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Roosevelt may create an area in town to accommodate the construction of more schools and houses of worship. More...

Rooseveltians may see $144 tax increase

Budget covers increased instruction, tuition, special education costs
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - Taxes for the average homeowner would increase about $12 per month if voters approve the school district's proposed $2.5 million budget. More...

Operation Thunderbird arrests (as of Friday)

The following Monmouth County residents were arrested on March 28: Richard Neale Sr., 52, of West Long Branch; Chester Zdunek, 77, of Colts Neck; Joseph Mariconda, 59, of Freehold; Kenneth Murphy, 81, of Oceanport; Mike Demetropoulis, 84, of M More...

Soil samples clean, land cost set, Breza ready to go

Voters to decide on $13.2M referendum on April 17
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The Upper Freehold Regional School District has good news and more good news. More...

Letters

Extra land adds up to more dollars, risks

How can the school board in good conscience ask the taxpayer to spend $2.5 million above and beyond the existing alternative? What do we get for these extra millions you ask? Extra land. More...

Many will take from the public trough at some point

Voting yes on the referendum to build a middle school at Breza Road/Route 524 for an additional $13.2 million will certainly raise our taxes. More...

Facts speak volumes when results are viewed objectively

I found the March 29 Examiner letter about old-timers in Millstone from Ron Johnson quite interesting. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Burt Carman Mr. Carman, 83, of Manalapan, died March 11, 2007, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Boston, he had lived in New York City and Rochester, N.Y., before moving to Manalapan. More...

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Schools

UFRSD board member not sure about next step

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education member Howard Krieger has not yet decided whether he will step down from the board. More...

Students get to meet the New York Giants

MILLSTONE - A township businessman has helped get New York Giants players to mentor 80 inner-city boys. More...

Boro may zone for schools, dorms, houses of worship

Proposed ordinance would affect 109 acres of 1,240-acre town
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Roosevelt may create an area in town to accommodate the construction of more schools and houses of worship. More...

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Photo

DENNIS SYMONS JR. Members of Allentown's Hope Fire Company extinguish a truck fire at mile marker 9.3 on the eastbound side of Interstate 195 on Monday just after noon. More...

State fines U.F. deputy mayor for ethics violation

Couple who filed complaint urge Miscoski to step down
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The state has found Upper Freehold Deputy Mayor William Miscoski guilty of violating a state ethics law. More...

Millstone resident voted Super Lawyer for 2007

MILLSTONE - New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine has again chosen township resident Peter Chamas as a Super Lawyer. Chamas has additionally been esteemed as one of the youngest attorneys to win this award for a third consecutive year. More...

Spring brings new year for members of Bahá'í faith

Faith, family, community central to Bahá'í beliefs
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

It's the dawn of a new year for members of the Bahá'í faith, of which there are reputed to be 5 million across the globe. The first day of the Bahá'í calendar was March 21. More...

Seeing America through the eyes of the French

Allentown High School hosts 20 students from Lycée du Noordover
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Everything in America is bigger, from the food portions to the vehicles to the houses. More...

Hippity hoppity

DENNIS SYMONS JR. More...

For the Record

An article in the March 29 Examiner titled "Board calls for member's resignation" incorrectly identified the Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education's attorney as Viola Voorhees. The board's attorney is Viola Lordi. We regret the error. More...

'To Catch a Predator' comes to Ocean County

Twenty-eight arrested in online sting operation over the weekend
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

TOMS RIVER - They cast out a net and came away with a big catch. More...

AHS robotics team revels in new season

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Robots have been a source of joy this year for a team of Allentown High School students. Redbird Robotics Team 1807 has been very busy in recent weeks. More...

State to help boro wash water woes down the drain

Roosevelt to bond to replace water tower, clean mains
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - There may be some good news coming from the state with regard to the borough's water problems. More...

Bulletin Board

Open house April 10 at Christian preschool

The Allentown Co-op Christian Preschool will hold an open house 7-8:30 p.m. April 10 ,at the Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St. The preschool is now registering for the 2007-08 school year. More...

Registration under way for men's softball league

Registration is under way for the Upper Freehold Regional Men's Softball League for the 2007 summer season. New players and returning players from the 2006 season alike must register by May 3. More...

Lil' Nipper recreational soccer program returns

Upper Freehold Allentown Soccer Association will once again run a recreational soccer program at the Mark Harbourt Soccer Complex and Byron Johnson Park this spring. More...

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Opinion

Greg Bean

Coda Sometimes, it's the small things that save a marriage Last weekend, my stepfather got married to a wonderful woman, and I couldn't be happier. More...

Give public more access, broadcast board meetings

A tie vote will temporarily keep residents who can't make it to Millstone Township Board of Education meetings in the dark about what goes on there. More...

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Sports

All systems are go for NES season opener

NEW EGYPT - A new era in racing at New Egypt Speedway was kicked off Saturday as the track hosted its annual open practice session. More...

Good contact

SCOT PILLING staff Allentown's Samantha Hantzepetros puts the bat on the ball during the Redbirds' final scrimmage against Shore Regional on March 29 in Allentown. More...

Sports Shorts

The Millstone Stingers U-10 boys opened up their spring season on a cold, overcast day this weekend away at Middletown. More...

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