Category: Examiner Opinion
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Connecting the world through kindness
Students play part in making a difference on other side of the world BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Sarah Zogar (r), a nurse at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, receives a hug from eighth-grader Samm Kates, 13, at the Millstone Township Middle School on May 17. MILLSTONE –…
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Couple asks voters to fill U.F. committee seats with visionaries
Who are these visionaries? My wife and I, having recently met with Lori Horsnall Mount and John Mele, were impressed by their thoughts and visions on the future direction of Upper Freehold. Lori’s comment about Upper Freehold being a treasure in this state is right on target. What is drawing new residents to this area…
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When you move someplace better, you’re going to pay more
I would like to start off by thanking all of the Millstone residents who voted against the school budget. It is nice to know that you have no regard for the education of our children. I would also like to thank all of the residents that did not bother to get out and vote. While…
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Obituaries
Frances J. Bostjancic Mrs. Bostjancic, 82, of Freehold Township, died May 2, 2007, at Bartley Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation, Jackson. Born in Carlos, Md., she had lived in Jackson for 27 years before moving to Freehold Township eight years ago. Mrs. Bostjancic was a homemaker. She was a former parishioner of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic…
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Lack of information on dump is disturbing
Is it possible to fight a plan when you don’t even know what the plan is? That’s what area residents and elected officials are trying to do right now as they rally opposition to the possibility that some entity could try to establish a waste transfer station on a 10-acre property on Route 33 in…
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From garbage to garden in seven months
Master composter helps students recycle waste BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Something icky turned into something sweet last week at the Millstone Township Elementary School. The 24 students in Irene Pearson’s fourth-grade class at Millstone Township Elementary School started composting in October. The students maintained three outdoor composting bins where they…
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For the Record
An article that appeared in the May 3 Examiner titled “Millstone Craft Club Knits, Crochets With Care” reported that the Millstone Township Senior Citizens Craft Club knits and crochets items for Tender Loving Care. However, the club provides handcrafted items for TLC for Angels, which collects handmade clothing, blankets and other items to donate to…
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Morrone resigns two weeks into second term
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer “It has been my pleasure to work with such dedicated members of the board, administration, staff and parents.” – Gina Morrone MILLSTONE – The Board of Education has an unexpected opening. At the May 14 Board of Education meeting, board member Gina Morrone submitted her resignation,…
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We recognize our township stands at a crossroad
We are writing today to ask you to support Lori Horsnall Mount and John Mele in the Republican primary election on Tuesday, June 9. When all is said and done, we collectively have more years of community involvement than any of us would probably like to admit. Whether it be on the Planning Board, Zoning…
