Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Millstone official: Letter aided campaign to smear

    I am compelled to respond to Kevin Gilmore’s letter in last week’s Examiner. Sadly, Mr. Gilmore did not have the character to contact me directly to discuss his myopic views before sending his flawed letter. I will not have my good name destroyed by those who are ill informed, or mindlessly swallow falsehoods fed to…

  • Millstone resident lends support for animal facility

    I am writing to give my support for Sharon Gaboff and her family in their efforts to expand their business. She is a member of our community and has always been there for anyone who needs help with their pets. She has been there at all hours of the day and night to answer questions…

  • Advice sought for ways to raise funds for area family

    This is a letter to Examiner readers to please lend your support. A very dear friend’s husband has been suffering with brain cancer for two years now. His long and noble fight has included two craniotomy surgeries and many courses of chemotherapy, thereby depleting the family’s finances. I feel the need to let you know…

  • Wastewater issue colors borough in shades of gray

    T rucks the size of oil tankers carrying wastewater could soon barrel down the residential streets of Roosevelt. The trucks would drop off gray water for processing at the borough’s sewage treatment plant. Gray water is untreated wastewater that does not contain fecal matter. It comes from bathtubs, sinks and washing machines, according to the…

  • Resident concerned about board’s choice of chairman

    As I have followed the political process in Millstone Township, I must confess I have learned very quickly. And as I watch what is going on, my concerns are growing by the day. For example, take the issue of full disclosure. Government must be open and transparent in order to ensure that the interests of…

  • School trip canceled over chaperone controversy

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — The township’s elementary school canceled a class trip to Philadelphia over a brouhaha regarding chaperones. Second-graders didn’t get to go on a field trip Feb. 16 to the Franklin Institute to learn more about the circulatory system because parents not chosen as chaperones allegedly…

  • Upper Freehold Regional School District superintendent lauded for his service

    My wife, Donna, and I were so upset to hear of Dr. Robert Connelly’s resignation as superintendent of the Upper Freehold Regional School District. Donna had the privilege of serving on the school board when, after an extensive search, Dr. Connelly was chosen for our district. Bob has undoubtedly been the best superintendent we have…

  • Time to stop pandering to developers

    I found the letter in the Feb. 3 Examiner written by Joe Toscano to be laughable at best. Mr. Toscano had the audacity to criticize Upper Freehold Township Committeemen [Stephen] Alexander and [David] Horsnall on standing up for 6-acre zoning and “wasting taxpayer dollars” when in reality, they are the only ones on the present…