Category: Examiner Opinion
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Forum discusses issues facing Imlaystown
On June 15, the Allentown-Upper Freehold Historical Society hosted a public forum with local Imlaystown residents to discuss revitalization of the Historic District area and related issues. Over 80 local residents and concerned citizens met at the Happy Apple Inn to discuss the current situation in Imlaystown and to identify the most pressing issues facing…
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ATV issue is about noise, consideration
ATV issue is about noise, consideration This week, the owners and riders of all-terrain vehicles won a decision in the name of property rights. The Millstone Township Committee defeated a highly controversial ordinance after several residents spoke passionately against it. The ordinance would have limited the operation of ATVs, go-carts and motorized dirt bikes to…
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Reader urges committee to rethink 6-acre zoning
It is with great sadness that I read the July 29 article written by Jane Meggitt, "Committee mulls 6-acre zoning option." Some link zoning change to reducing taxes. I am a resident of Bronxville, N.Y., (Westchester County) whose family farm and family resides in Upper Freehold Township. Planning on eventually moving down to and running…
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Millstone resident pleased with mayor’s leadership
I read a guest column recently from a resident who has lived in town for a few short months and apparently has attended three or four Township Committee meetings. Based upon his limited exposure to the issues facing our community, he sees fit to attack Mayor [Nancy] Grbelja and Deputy Mayor [Elias] Abilheira. I am…
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Thanks to community for successful blood drive
Dear Millstone community blood donors: Thank you for your support of the Millstone Township Volunteer First Aid Squad and Volunteer Fire Company blood drive. We appreciate everyone who took the time on a summer weekend to help this life-saving cause. Your response was overwhelming, and we met our goal by 120 percent. We are sorry…
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Obituaries
Martin L. Manser Obituaries Martin L. Manser Mr. Manser, 68, of Howell, died July 30 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Palenville, N.Y., he had lived in Millstone for 25 years before moving to Howell five years ago. He was a self-employed carpenter. Surviving are a niece, Connie Manser of New York; and…
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Your turn
John PfefferkornGuest ColumnThe truth is in the debt statement Your turn John Pfefferkorn Guest Column The truth is in the debt statement John Pfefferkorn Guest Column The truth is in the debt statement I was appalled to read last week’s guest column from Elias Abilheira. His statements about Millstone’s financial mismanagement are not only false,…
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Millstone’s master plan is effective, official says
There’s an old saying: "If something’s not broken, don’t fix it." Committeeman John Pfefferkorn seems to think Millstone’s residents have very short memories when it comes to Millstone’s zoning and master plan (Examiner July 1). Perhaps he thinks Millstone’s residents don’t recall Millstone’s Planning Board and professional land use evaluations, almost three years of public…
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