January 24, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

King continues to inspire a change in human destiny

Roosevelt residents converse about racial, economic injustice
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

'Do you have a clue where racism started?" Kiani Bonner, 10, of Bordentown, asked this very question after a presentation of a medley of songs from the Afro- American tradition and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech Jan. More...

The $3,000 question has been answered

Millstone officials have it out over questioned envelope of money
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE- An argument between Committeeman Elias Abilheira and township Republican County Executive Committee Chairman Steven Lambros started during the public portion of the latest Township Committee meeting and continued in the hallway after the More...

U.F. could offer more public water

New school would tie into township's water franchise
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD- The township is considering expanding the local water franchise area to service the new regional middle school. The Township Committee introduced an ordinance Jan. More...

Roosevelt passes the mic

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - Borough residents do not find the stage intimidating. More...

Letters

Mental health parity needed in New Jersey

Iwanted to take this time to ask everyone to support a bill that is so important to the citizens of New Jersey. Assembly bill A-2512 is a cost-saving measure and is good for the fiscal health of the state budget and the state economy. More...

Check out 'rescuers' before giving them an animal

Don't assume a rescued animal is going to a good place. Over the 25-plus years I've been doing rescue, I've met others who "do rescue" as well. Most are well-intentioned people, who have the means to care for the animals in their charge. More...

Area veterans invited to attend ceremony at Allentown school

On Feb. More...

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Obituaries

Francis A. "Frank" Woodward Sr.

Mr.Woodward, 87, ofMiddletown, died Jan. 18, 2008, following a brief illness. Born in Jersey City, he relocated to Middletown in 1947. He was employed at Conrail, retiring in 1981. More...

Dorothy Paulin

Mrs. Paulin, 92, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Jan. 19, 2008. Born in Perth Amboy, she resided in Belford more than 35 years. She was a retired executive aide at Ronson Corp., Somerset. More...

Josephine Mastanduno

Mrs. Mastanduno, 76, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died Jan. 18, 2008, at RobertWood JohnsonMedical Center, New Brunswick. Born in New York City, she resided in Queens, N.Y., prior to relocating to PortMonmouth. More...

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RPS students bright from the start

Roosevelt offers social, emotional, academic pre-K experience
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The Roosevelt Public School family has a newborn that it is not only nurturing, but is getting lots of nourishment from. More...

Millstone fire district proposes $1.3M budget

Taxes for the average homeowner would increase about $38
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Millstone Township's Board of Fire Commissioners hopes that recent history doesn't repeat itself and that residents will pass this year's fire budget. More...

Millstone Twp. poised to preserve 600 acres

Town would bond for $12M but would recoup $5.4M
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Approximately 600 acres of land would be preserved with bond ordinances introduced at the Jan. 16 Township Committee meeting. More...

For the Record

An article in the Jan. 3 Examiner titled "Dept. of Justice to investigate Roosevelt Boro" incorrectly identified Bruce Shoulson as the borough of Roosevelt's attorney. More...

RCEC leader, mayor take issue with committeeman

Abilheira falls out of favor with those who once supported him
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE- Township Committeeman EliasAbilheira had the hot seat at the latest municipal meeting. More...

Bulletin Board

School board candidacy information available

The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for positions on the Millstone Township Board of Education is 4 p.m. Feb. 25. The election is scheduled for April 15. More...

UFRSD PTA slates book fair at Barnes & Noble

The Upper Freehold PTA will host a book fair fundraiser for the Upper Freehold Regional Elementary/Middle School Jan. 26 at the Barnes & Noble in the Hamilton Marketplace. More...

Millstone to host Friday night fun for teenagers

Millstone Township's Recreation Department will present teen nights 8-10 p.m. Fridays to April 25 in the Millstone Township Primary School gym. More...

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Opinion

Red State/Blue State

It's my column, and I'll cry if I want to
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...

Coda

Men's brains aren't cut out for detailed memory
GREG BEAN

Whenever my wife and I take a romantic walk down memory lane, remembering our years together as a couple, it always feels a little like tiptoeing through aminefield. One wrong step and BOOM! - you're blown clean off the river. More...

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Schools

School board reconsiders televising its meetings

Millstone residents may get a chance to watch budget process on TV
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The Board of Education is considering changing its policy with regard to videotaping and broadcasting its meetings. The board currently does not tape or broadcast its meetings. More...

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Sports

Redbirds soar into role of national champions

Junior Midgets and Midgets recognized for stellar season
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The weather outside was frightful, but that didn't stop most of themembers of theAllentown Redbirds Midgets and Junior Midgets from attending the Jan. More...

New Egypt boys hoops fighting to make postseason

With 7-7 record, Warriors need to step up before qualifying deadline
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

As the deadline for qualifying for the state tournament creeps closer, the New Egypt High School boys basketball team finds itself battling for its playoff life. More...

Warriors wrestling in the midst of a strong season

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

When the New Egypt High School wrestling team graduated nine seniors from last year's squad, coach Kevin English was concerned about the lack of experience and leadership. More...

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