Category: Examiner Opinion
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Former U.F. mayor makes case for 6-acre zoning
As the former mayor and township committeeman of Upper Freehold Township for 23 years, I am writing this to the citizens of Upper Freehold Township to express my extreme concern over the 60-home development, situated on 60 acres (yes, 1-acre lots) proposed on Emley’s Hill Road. Under our present 3-acre minimum lot zoning, the applicant…
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U.F. resident urges voters to pass school referendum
Allentown and Upper Freehold voters who care about the success of the middle school referendum should remind themselves, neighbors and friends to go to the polls on Dec. 14. If passed, a much-needed middle school will be available to grades five through eight for the 2007-08 school year. The time to approve this referendum is…
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Clustering, not 6-acre lots, is way to go, resident says
An attempt in Upper Freehold to make political spin out of changing zoning to 6-acre lots represents a shortsighted look at the situation. Farmers rely on the value of their land to use as collateral to purchase equipment and supplies. Down-zoning their land will reduce the value of that land. A change from the present…
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Debate was encouraging; vote to protect Millstone’s environment
Last Thursday we heard incumbent Township Committeeman John Pfefferkorn (Independent), and his challenger Bob Kinsey (Republican) debate some of Millstone’s more pressing issues. Many of the questions asked by residents and the issues debated were related to Millstone’s environment. As a member of Millstone’s Environmental Commission, I place very high value on the vision of…
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180 Turnaround Walk set for Oct. 24 on boardwalk
On October 24, we will celebrate our third annual 180 Turnaround Walk. This year, our walk will be held on the Belmar Boardwalk at 10 a.m. It is a walk in celebration of love and community spirit, sharing a recognition that we can prevent violence in the family and against women. The funds we raise…
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Obituaries
Bertha L. Rice Hyman Mrs. Hyman, 72, of Keyport, died Oct. 15 at home. Born in Matawan, she resided there before moving to Keyport 49 years ago. Mrs. Hyman was the resident supervisor at Fisher’s Boarding Home, Keyport, for 15 years, retiring in 1989. Prior to that, she worked at Matawan Undergarment Co. She was…
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It’s better to keep a balanced committee
Over the past year, I’ve come to realize that John Pfefferkorn is a tireless advocate of the Millstone Township taxpayer and citizen. Many people have expressed shock and dismay over the shenanigans that occur during the Millstone Township Committee meetings, and I don’t disagree. I’d point out, however that it takes “two to tango,” so…
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Resident says Economic Development Council issue shows difference in candidates
Bob Kinsey is clearly the best candidate for Millstone Township Committee. Bob was appointed to the Millstone Economic Development Council (EDC) by a bipartisan vote of Democrats and Republicans on the Township Committee (including the incumbent) and was elected chairman of the council by a unanimous vote of the nonpartisan EDC membership. As a member…
