Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Millstone to take important vote on Feb. 16

    Iurge all Millstone residents to vote on Feb. 16 for approval of the fire district budget. A well-functioning fire department is critical for the safety and welfare of Millstone Township residents and their homes. The fire department, along with the emergency medical personnel, are our first responders in the township. Gregory M. Cinque Millstone Township

  • Wily coyotes take to New Jersey suburbs

    When you think of suburban wildlife, you likely picture deer, squirrels and common birds like cardinals. In northwestern New Jersey, you can add bears. But the latest creature looking for a slice of the American dream in the ‘burbs is the coyote. Originally from the southwest United States, in recent years coyotes have expanded their…

  • Coda

    Besides Rush, there wasn’t a friendly face in the house GREG BEAN You have to give Gov. Jon Corzine credit for walking into the lion’s den. Either he just doesn’t care that so many people are furious with him, or he feels safe because of the New Jersey State Police security detail that protects him…

  • Red State/Blue State

    Iron Mike knows football, and he’s not bad at politics 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: What can football…

  • Entire health insurance industry must work together

    In every town in Monmouth County – to every community across the country – the issue of spiraling health insurance premiums is of paramount concern. With each annual renewal, employers are forced into a quandary: to continually decide if they will pay an increased premium or figure out what benefits will be reduced or eliminated…

  • Tax rebate will not stem tide of foreclosures

    Iam shocked by the naiveté of the American people and government officials. A small tax rebate is a scam on the American people. It will serve absolutely nothing positive in reference to stimulating the economy nor will it stop the mortgage foreclosure debacle. The foreclosure rate has skyrocketed because greedy mortgage lenders dramatically increased mortgage…

  • Adoptees should have access to records

    Recently a New Jersey Senate committee voted unanimously in favor of a bill that would allow adult adoptees to access their original birth records. New Jersey Right to Life opposes the bill even though there is no evidence that allowing adoptees to have their birth records increases abortion rates. Usually women decide to have an…

  • Citizens need to make their voices on health care heard at polls

    For most Americans, an active and healthy retirement backed by adequate financial stability is a major concern. When you have Alzheimer’s disease, that stability and, most importantly, your health are in jeopardy. One of the most frightening prospects facing millions of baby boomers fast approaching retirement age is developing Alzheimer’s disease, losing control of their…

  • Edwardina V. Forman

    Mrs. Forman, 89, of Millstone Township, died Jan. 18, 2008, at home. She was born in Manalapan and was a lifelong resident of the area.Mrs. Forman was predeceased by her husband, Harry, in 1957. Surviving are a brother, Fred Daley of South Seaville; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St.…