Category: Examiner Opinion
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Red State/Blue State
We watched the television and screamed, ‘He’s back!’ 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. Dear Greg: Suddenly, there’s a new spring…
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Upper Freehold residents urged to protect the Country Code
Every current Upper Freehold committee member has campaigned on the promise to protect the Upper Freehold Country Code. So I ask, when there is a very willing landowner wanting to preserve land and the money is available, how can any elected committee member or appointed board member do anything but vote to preserve? By preserving…
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A field house of their own
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional School District is considering leasing the Robbinsville Field House off exit 7 on Route 195 for its middle school gym classes. Above: A look at the inside of the 60,000-square-foot facility with a full-scale regulation field of synthetic turf. Below: A look at the single-layer membrane…
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Support local schools, win big in March
ALLENTOWN- Feeling lucky? Join the Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation for a night of chance. The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation’s “A Night of Chance” fundraiser offers area residents an opportunity to try their luck while supporting local schools. The event will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight on March 7 at the Clarksburg…
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Look beyond play title to see important work of art
Iam writing to you because I am wondering if the general public is aware of the real message of the play “The Vagina Monologues.” I believe many get caught up in the emotions of the title and fail to look beyond it. Domestic and emotional violence is the central theme of this play. Proceeds from…
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UFRSD secures one way to get water to new school
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – After a twoweek delay, the Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance to extend AquaWater Co.’s franchise to serve the new middle school on Breza Road. The Township Committee had been set to vote on the ordinance at its Feb. 7 meeting, but postponed thematter at the request…
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Millstone residents want it all for nothing
Iwrite to express concern over the focus of the state our school district and community is in as a whole. While the Examiner chose to report on the Millstone Board of Education’s meeting on Feb. 11 and the discussion around field trips, the true story is constantly missed of late. The community of Millstone Township…
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Coda
Do these people think that he’s made of money? GREG BEAN So, formerMarlboroMayor and admitted felon Matthew V. Scannapieco would like the U.S District Court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the community to recoup damages resulting fromhis criminal activity. Man, there’s a surprise. Here’s a guy who admitted he took $245,000 in bribes from…
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Red State/Blue State
With friends like FEMA, then who needs enemies? 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. Dear Greg: I know you joinme in…
