Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Amount of politics, non-action is a disgrace

    I am writing as a concerned parent in Upper Freehold Township. What is occurring in this town regarding the new middle school is a disgrace. I moved here in 2002. Little did I realize the amount of politics that goes on here. People who have moved in recently should open their eyes and see what…

  • Coda

    This year, old-fashioned is the height of fashion Greg Bean Like many men of my acquaintance, I have a simple philosophy when it comes to fashion: Pick a look you like and stay with it forever. For me, that means my work wardrobe consists almost entirely of khaki or colored-denim trousers, oxford shirts with buttoned…

  • Resident impressed with open space presentation

    I attended last week’s township committee meeting and was impressed with the open space presentation. The change in this program over the last three years is enormous, thanks to the importance placed on this task by our current leadership Nancy Grbelja, Elias Abilheira and the rest of the current township committee, and the dedication of…

  • Board should have chosen experienced over newcomer

    I am writing to voice my opinion concerning events at the Sept. 20 Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education meeting. On this meeting’s agenda, among other issues, was the interview and election of a new board member to replace Allentown representative Kathryn Wolden, who recently resigned. While both candidates, Mr. [Doug] Anthony and…

  • Obituaries

    Janice A. Manganello Mrs. Manganello, 63, of Manalapan, died Oct. 4 at Rahway Hospital, Rahway. Born and raised in Brick, she had lived in Jersey City before moving to Manalapan 24 years ago. She was a secretary for the S.G.S. Communities construction company, Manalapan, for many years. She was also a communicant of Our Lady…

  • Are We There Yet?

    She would just love to sell her cell phone Lori Clinch From the moment I saw a woman on TV using a cell phone to call in a pizza, I wanted a cell phone so bad I couldn’t stand it. A cloud of desire came over me as I imagined all of the freedom that…

  • Dedicated teachers at UFRES help child overcome disorder

    When we dropped off our son, Michael, for his first day at kindergarten it wasn’t the first day he walked into the Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School (UFRES). Two years ago he rode on the “little” yellow bus to the Pre-K Disabled Program. Two years ago we were convinced this was the right thing to…

  • For the Record

    On the cover of the Aug. 31 Examiner, a photograph of sparks on wires over Route 524 appeared with “Photo courtesy of Barbara Falconio” printed beneath it. However, although Falconio submitted the photo, it was actually taken by Dale Watson.

  • Schools aim to improve test scores

    ALLENTOWN – The Upper Freehold Regional School District has set forth a plan to enhance students’ language and math skills. The district’s Quality Annual Assurance Report (QAAR) school-level plan for the 2006-07 year was unanimously approved at the Sept. 20 Board of Education meeting. According to the New Jersey Department of Education, the QAAR is…