June 11, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

CRPCC open house offers look into world of pet care

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Dr. Kathy Stryeski held a grand opening years ago when she opened her Cream Ridge Pet Care Center (CRPCC). On June 6, she held a well-attended open house for the 15th anniversary. More...

OUT OF THE CLASSROOM AND ONTO THE PLAYGROUND - Advertorial

By Gloria Averbuch

Just as learning is not confined to a classroom, neither are sports and fitness confined to organized teams and programs. You can do a lot to promote children's fitness, and at a formative time when they can develop a habit to last a lifetime. More...

Princeton Nurseries deal takes another step forward

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — The preservation of the Princeton Nurseries property came one step further to fruition when the Township Committee unanimously passed a resolution at its June 4 meeting approving and endorsing the acquisition of development More...

Rebuilt visitor center to hold open house

BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

It has been more than three years since a fire destroyed the historic mansion at Thompson Park in the Lincroft section of Middletown and the new visitor center is almost complete. More...

Freeholders OK vision for county operations

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a strategic plan - the first of its kind in the state - that will be a blueprint for county operations going forward and contains detailed, measurable goals for the delivery of services. More...

In the Service

Steve C. More...

Letters

Primary results caused candidacy withdrawal

In order to avoid any misconception regarding our filing of petitions to run for Township Committee as independent Republicans in the general election in November, we would like to communicate directly to you our rationale and reasons. More...

Resident appalled by letter about horse community

The anonymous letter circulating around Millstone that was anti-horse people appalled me. After reading this letter, I could understand why it was anonymous so no one had to own up to his or her ignorance. More...

Millstone Township primary election turnout was humbling

The June 2 primary election was a success in Millstone Township, as it may have been the largest voter turnout in the township's history with over 1,600 votes cast. More...

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Columns

In Bizarre World, movie popcorn is a bargain

Coda

I read the most curious story in the newspaper recently, and it still has me scratching my head. More...

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Gaining weight in the paper chase

Girl Scout project improves recycling in Millstone school
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The Millstone Township Elementary School gained 177.5 pounds this year thanks to local Girl Scouts. No, Thin Mints and Somoas didn't have anything to do with the weight gain. More...

Grbelja, Dorfman prevail

No Dems will be listed on November ballot despite write-ins
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Millstone voters decided in the June 2 Republican primary that change is not needed right now. More...

School bus driver lists safety concerns near schools

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Aschool bus driver, who is also a township resident, presented a list of traffic concerns to the Township Committee at its June 3 meeting. More...

Uncontested primaries fail to bring out the vote

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Turnouts were low in local towns holding uncontested primary elections June 2. More...

Plaintiff lauds ruling on govt. records requests

T he Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court ruled on May 21 that people requesting access to government records under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (OPRA) are not required to obtain, fill out or submit government agencies' offic More...

Smaller DPW staff prompts cut in recycling center hours

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — To balance its budget, the governing body has already laid off employees and closed all but emergency services on Fridays. More...

Luchento addresses Freehold horsemen on closing day

Tom Luchento, president of the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey, spoke to about 70 horsemen on the morning of June 6, prior to the final card of the Freehold 2009 winter-spring meet. More...

BlueClaws make plans for eight flea markets

On eight Sundays this summer and fall, FirstEnergy Park will host another year of flea markets and vendors are encouraged to sign up for their locations now. Each flea market will take place in the large parking lot outside the ballpark. More...

Bulletin Board

Millstone MOMS Club to meet June 12

The MOMS Club of Millstone Township will hold its next monthly meeting 10 a.m. June 12. The group will be discussing low- or no-cost monthly calendar activities for all age groups, ranging from newborns and up. More...

Summer camp offered at Riding High Farm

Riding High Farm in Allentown has openings in its inclusionary horse camp for ablebodied beginners, advanced beginners and special needs riders with mild to moderate physical and cognitive challenges that may also have difficulty with communication More...

Blood donors get VIP pass for Warped Tour

New York Blood Center (NYBC) is scheduled to hold approximately 62 blood drives between now and July 18 as part of Music Saves Lives, a youth culture program of music, entertainment and lifesaving causes. More...

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Opinion

For the Record

An article that appeared in the May 21 edition of the Examiner titled "New Jersey's mission of honor" should have stated that Gov. Jon Corzine signed the Mission of Honor Bill into law on Feb. 4, not on April 15. More...

Wastewater facility is an environmentally sound alternative

Guest Column • Gregg Barkley

In the May 21 Examiner several articles focused on the negative impact the potential high-density housing and the associated sewage treatment plants will impart on the rural nature of Millstone Township. More...

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Sports

Raceway Park hosting 40th NHRA Nationals

Raceway Park will be the center of the drag racing universe this weekend. More...

Amateurs also enjoy the thrill of winning

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

There aren't many sports where amateurs can compete against the pros and win. One exception is harness racing. In 1997, amateur owner/driver Malvern Burroughs drove his horse Malabar Man to win the sport's most prestigious race, the Hambletonian. More...

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