May 17, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Twp. farmer will add more land to park

Durek will place part of Millstone parcel into preservation
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Perrineville Lake Park is expected to get 27 acres bigger. More...

Park system to clean up Sharon Station Rd. site

UPPER FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Park System plans to remove waste from a former farm dump on Sharon Station Road. The park system has applied for a Freshwater Wetlands Individual Permit from the N.J. More...

Buildings may go up on Prodelin Way at Rte. 33

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Although concerns about traffic, flooding and drainage were raised, site plans for a day-care center and office building on Prodelin Way have received preliminary approval. More...

Route 33 business park inches toward approval

Ideal Tile would be first building in new commercial area
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Officials want commercial development on the township's Route 33 corridor to look cohesive and not hodgepodge. More...

County honored to attain Tree City USA recognition

The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Monmouth County as a Tree City USA in recognition of the county's ongoing community forestry program. More...

In the Arts

The Art Society of Monmouth County will hold its annual spring luncheon 11 a.m. May 17 at Shore Casino Restaurant, Atlantic Highlands. More...

Horsing around in N.J.

Dust off the saddle, grab the reins, and hold on.It's time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the designation of the horse as New Jersey's state animal, as well as the honor of the state getting to host the 2007 Breeders' Cup thoroughbred ho More...

Green Scene

May 2007 - Bring cachet to the flowerpot
Gotti Kelley

A gardener's Mecca is indeed the time in spring and early summer when pale leaves break through the soil and you envision carpets of color soon to appear. More...

Car wash/ice cream shop idea pitched for Route 537

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Get a car washed and grab some ice cream all in one shot. More...

New business would cater to horse and hobby farmers

Company wants to put 19,000-20,000-sq.-ft. store by Cox's Corner
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Tractor Supply Co., which boasts that it is the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, wants to put a store in the township. More...

Debate over use of alternative septics continues

U.F. wants state to develop specs, codes for new technology
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Board of Health members continued to debate at their May 8 meeting the pros and cons of allowing the use of alternative septic systems in town. More...

Letters

Voter disappointed with Millstone officials

I was totally shocked and disappointed to read that our elected Millstone officials decided to overturn the recent school proposals against the voice of the people who elected them. Who do they think they are? More...

RED will donate surplus to local schools

The following is a response to a public request made by Walter F. Helfrecht in the May 3 Examiner regarding information posted on www.ReachAnEducatedDecision.net. More...

Without technology and education, what is our future?

Unfortunately, due to personal obligations, I was unable to attend the May 2 Millstone Township Committee meeting at which time the committee considered the defeated Board of Education budget; however, I did get the opportunity to voice my opi More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Belle Karp Belle Karp, 93, of Englishtown, died April 28, 2007, at Applewood Estates, Freehold. Born in Russia, she had settled in the United States in 1914, residing in Brooklyn, N.Y., before moving to Englishtown 25 years ago. More...

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Sports

Anticipation running wild at Monmouth Park

Breeders' Cup to highlight historic meet schedule

With this weekend's racing action serving as a fitting precursor of things to come, Monmouth Park opened its doors to launch what racing enthusiasts are calling a history-making season for the Oceanport facility. More...

Sports Shorts

The Millstone United U-10 boys made their mamas proud this past Mother's Day with a much-needed win at Stinger stadium. More...

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Showing humanity is a walk through the park

Community work easy for students, but principal may lose hair over it
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

They want him bald, and they want it now.Upper Freehold Regional Middle School Principal Mark Guterl has only been the school's leader for about four months, yet already the 120 eighth-grade students who will soon be graduating are looking More...

For the love of Bob

A Shore music legend pays tribute to birthday boy Dylan
BY TOM CHESEK Correspondent

'I think Dylan's still very vital," explains Pat Guadagno over a late breakfast at Amy's Omelette House. More...

Foundation to raise funds for schools via comedy

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Funding education will be made into a laughing matter on the night of June 1. More...

Art in motion: A ballerina's story

Allentown High School senior is twirling her way to the top
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

For Millstone's Samantha Gullace, dancing is everything. It's home. It's love. It's life. It's dreams come true. More...

Community pets safer because of second-graders

Students raise funds to purchase oxygen masks for pets in trouble
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - A self-proclaimed pet lover and activist, Ronnie Daldos is determined to teach children the importance of giving back to the community and its furry friends. More...

New facility to provide many medical services

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - CentraState Medical Center, West Main Street, will soon have a new facility to serve the community with a number of up-to-date services and programs. More...

Breeders Cup could rake $60M into N.J.'s economy

$20M in purses up for grabs in thoroughbred horse racing event
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Monmouth Park in Oceanport is gearing up for the richest day ever in the history of horse racing. That's what Greg Avioli, the Breeders Cup president, called Oct. More...

Officials foil plan to attack Fort Dix

Six men arrested in alleged terrorist plot on New Jersey Army base
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

The arrest of six individuals and the unraveling of a plot to attack the Fort Dix army base in Wrightstown, Burlington County, shocked New Jersey residents last week. Speaking on May 8, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Christopher J. More...

Fencing instructor says sport gaining popularity

Students of all ages learning techniques at Colts Neck facility

The sport of fencing is an exciting way to exercise the body and mind, with no age limit for participants. "Students range in age from 7 to 72," said Agota Balot, owner and head instructor of the Atlantic Fencing Club, Colts Neck. More...

Mosquito Commission offers tick-testing service

TINTON FALLS - Residents who find a tick can bring it to the Monmouth County Mosquito Commission's (MCMC) office to have it analyzed for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. More...

Bulletin Board

Local families sought for hosting exchange students

The American Scandinavian Student Exchange (ASSE) International Student Exchange Programs is seeking local host families for boys and girls from various countries around the world. More...

Roosevelt partners with Millstone to offer camp

The Roosevelt Recreation Department has partnered with the Millstone Recreation Department to provide a comprehensive summer camp program. Registration forms and detailed information are available at the Recreation Office. More...

Roosevelt slates summer mini-camps, workshops

The Roosevelt Recreation Department is sponsoring a science camp, sports camp, and theater arts camp this summer at the Roosevelt School. These mini-camps are each one-week programs. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Here's another law that motorists will just ignore
Greg Bean

Nine. That's the number of people I saw talking on their cell phones while driving on my way to work this morning. Of the nine, one was a lady talking on the cell phone while blithely running a red light on Cranbury Road. More...

For the Record

In an article in the April 12 edition of the Examiner titled "Debate Emerges Over Who Should Pay for Project Flaws," Upper Freehold Regional School District member William Borkowski said Aqua New Jersey runs the sewer plant at the local Hovnan More...

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Business

Pack man

When it comes to moving, local business owner thinks beyond the box
BY TAMMY MCKILLIP Correspondent

OLD BRIDGE - Alan Lurie's family has been in the moving business for over 100 years, so when the Old Bridge middle school teacher decided he wanted to start a part-time business, he chose to stick with what he knew best. More...

Business Briefs

Cream Ridge Winery in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold has released its May Wine, which is made with Chardonnay and an essence of woodruf and should be served in a pitcher with a few strawberries. More...

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