Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Obituaries

    Vincent F. Patten Jr. Mr. Patten, 65, of Freehold Township, died Sept. 3 at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York City. Born in New York City, he lived there before moving to Freehold Township 35 years ago. A U.S. Army veteran, he received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Pace University, New York City, and was…

  • Committeeman responds to deputy mayor’s remarks

    It is amazing to me how the deputy mayor wants to recite the “facts” for the ills of Millstone Township. However, he should learn to get his so-called facts correct before putting them to print. In his letter he states the second-largest down-zoning (to 6 acres) was passed by a vote of three Democrats and…

  • Millstone behavior has become notorious

    Millstone behavior has become notorious Tara Petersen The view from here I’m a mother of three very young children who are still at an age that requires my motherly instincts to be razor-sharp if danger should loom. They are also at an age when teaching them to share and get along with each other is…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries Mary C. "May" Yetman Mrs. Yetman, 86, of Freehold Township, died Aug. 23 at home. Born in Long Branch, she grew up and resided in Red Bank before moving to Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, she worked as a dietitian at Freehold Area Hospital (now CentraState Medical Center), Freehold Township, and was previously a…

  • Support our troops through donations to Airmen’s Attic

    Support our Troops. The men and women of our armed services (active duty, Reserve and Guard) are still engaged in hostilities in Iraq and Afghanistan, and will be for some time. They are far from home defending our freedoms and way life in this great country. Our military men and women voluntarily place themselves in…

  • Your Turn

    Michele S. ByersGuest ColumnSprawl has far-reaching effects on quality of drinking water Your Turn Michele S. Byers Guest Column Sprawl has far-reaching effects on quality of drinking water Michele S. Byers Guest Column Sprawl has far-reaching effects on quality of drinking water You’ve probably heard the claim that sprawl will ultimately spell doom for clean…

  • Letters

    Millstone deputy mayor responds to recent letters Letters Millstone deputy mayor responds to recent letters Millstone deputy mayor responds to recent Each August, the Millstone Township Democrat attack machine starts its political spin process. Last year, the political attacks started with the chairman of the Millstone Democrat Party putting a letter in the Examiner explaining…

  • Young voters urged to learn the facts, and vote

    In 2000, 36 percent of registered 18- to 24-year-old voters exercised their right to vote. The national average was 60 percent. Since 1972, this age bracket has shown a steady decline in participation in the election process. The facts speak loudly. With no voice of opposition in the political theater, politicians craft policies that will…

  • Adults’ political games shouldn’t ruin kids’ sports

    Some games that are being played at Wagner Farm Park in Millstone have nothing to do with football. It’s no longer just between parents of sports enthusiasts and Wagner Farm Park’s close neighbors — it’s now kid against kid. The 25-acre park has recently become the home to Pop Warner football three to four times…