Category: Examiner Opinion

  • For the Record

    The April 21 Examiner article “Family waits for cure for son’s rare disorder” incorrectly stated the address for the Minnesota Medical Foundation. Those who would like to send checks, should send them to the Minnesota Medical Foundation, Reference 2282-Epidermolysis Bullosa, P.O. Box 64001, St. Paul, MN 55164-0001.

  • Resident: Facility brings good things to area

    I have been a friend of the Gaboffs for 15 years. I know firsthand what kind of a woman Sharon Gaboff is and what she has to offer this township. I find it hard to believe that the municipality would deny Sharon a better facility that would serve to save the lives of our beloved…

  • Board elects Bressi to third term

    Township has only one governing body with equal gender representation BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Jeanette Bressi will continue to serve as head of the Upper Freehold Regional School District’s Board of Education. This year will mark Bressi’s third term as president. She was the only nomination put…

  • Obituaries

    Stephen Kura Mr. Kura, 81, of Manalapan, died April 27 at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had lived in Deer Park, Long Island, N.Y., before moving to Manalapan 42 years ago. Mr. Kura was the owner of Galaxy Travel Agency, Englishtown, for 15 years before retiring in 1990. He was a U.S. Navy veteran…

  • BOE’s past president resumes post

    Board of Education welcomes newcomers Peter Kudrick, Holly Deitz BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — Members of the Board of Education re-elected Kathy Winecoff last week as its board president. During the board’s reorganization meeting on April 26, members voted 7-1, with one abstention, for Winecoff to serve as president.…

  • They’re riding a fast track to Nowhereville

    Greg Bean Coda Coda Say you’re having lunch in almost any Monmouth County restaurant — Freehold, Tinton Falls, Marlboro, Manalapan, it doesn’t really matter — and see a couple of shady-looking guys in the parking lot passing a paper bag. Do you: • Assume it’s a pair of winos sharing a bottle of Mad Dog…

  • U.F. school district gets ratings boost

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — The state just gave Upper Freehold Regional School District’s profile a makeover. The state recently changed the district’s factor group from an FG rating to a GH rating to reflect a higher demographic profile in the community. A state executive summary document explains that…

  • Obituaries

    Angelo A. Tomasello Mr. Tomasello, 78, of Whiting, died April 20 at St. Barnabas Hospice, Long Branch. Born in Matawan, he was a lifelong resident prior to moving to Whiting nine years ago. He was a self-employed ceramic tile contractor at Tomasello Brothers, Matawan, retiring in 1995. He served with the U.S. Navy during World…

  • Your Turn

    Save upperfreehold.com offers info on environment Sue Kozel Guest Column Sue Kozel Guest Column What is the vision for our towns, and how will planning efforts protect our limited natural resources and unique environmental features? This question is one that many of us ask because of the frustration resulting from poor planning, delay tactics in…