Category: Examiner Opinion

  • M&M Manor says thanks to those who brought holiday cheer

    The owners and staff of M&M Manor would like to thank everyone for their kindness and generosity during the holidays. From the school children who came caroling with baked goodies, to the father who brought his two children by and said his children wanted to do something for our residents and gave us a beautiful…

  • Superintendent responds to questions on land division

    In response to Daru Sharp’s article “Resident has questions about land’s subdivision,” printed in the Jan. 5 Examiner, I would agree that the public needs to know the facts; therefore, I felt compelled to reply to this article. When the Board of Education began the process of planning for the future growth of the district,…

  • Reader hopes that dog clinic will receive approval

    This is a copy of a letter I sent to the [Millstone] mayor and to the zoning board after reading your newspaper articles. I am writing this letter in reference to the veterinary clinic that Sharon and Alan Gaboff are hoping to build [in Millstone Township]. I have been fortunate enough to utilize their services…

  • Obituaries

    Max Smith Mr. Smith, 96, of Freehold, died Jan. 9 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had resided in the Bronx, N.Y., for more than 60 years before moving to Freehold. Prior to retiring 40 years ago, he was a New York City cab driver for many years. A World…

  • Former committeeman discusses Waters tract

    John Pfefferkorn Guest Column The letter submitted by Daru Sharp in last week’s Examiner addressed an important issue for our town. However, it didn’t go deep enough. Let me provide some insight into this critical issue: First as a parent and then as a committeeman, I attended virtually every Board of Education meeting in 2000…

  • Resident again asks, what is committee’s stand on LL?

    Greg Bellotti Guest Column Prior to the holidays, Elias Abilheira responded to a letter I wrote to the editor regarding his stance, as well as the other committeemen’s stance, on the current Little League situation. The taxpayers now know that Mr. Abilheira’s family participates in the recreation program, and takes advantage of the wonderful programs…

  • U.F. resident hopes Millstone will approve dog facility

    This is a letter to Deputy Mayor Nancy Grbelja and the Zoning Board of Adjustment, in response to the problem concerning the approval of the Gaboff [dog clinic] facility. Sharon Gaboff and her family have helped many animals and people in the years I have known her. She always thinks of the animals, plus the…

  • Millstone resident asks town officials to put children first

    I’d like to take a moment and address the recent articles and letters that have appeared in your paper regarding the Millstone Roosevelt Little League and the lawsuit brought by a number of the residents in the Meadows subdivision. Over the years, I have been and continue to be involved with many organizations. I have…