Category: Examiner Opinion
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Resident: Don’t condemn farmland for new school
I was shocked to read in the April 8 issue of the Examiner that the Board of Education is considering eminent domain proceedings against Princeton Nurseries to acquire a piece of property for a new school. I find it ironic that we profess to be concerned about preserving open space in Upper Freehold Township, yet…
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Kozel withdraws from Twp. Committee race
Kozel withdraws from Twp. Committee race I’ve reluctantly decided to withdraw from the Upper Freehold Township Republican Primary for Township Committee. After two months of campaigning, it has become clear to me that my business and personal life are being adversely affected by the amount of time required to run for Township Committee. My decision…
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Obituaries
Obituaries Raymond T. Gotard Raymond T. Gotard Mr. Gotard, 83, of Englishtown died March 22 at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Township. Born in the Bronx, he resided in Englishtown for 37 years. Mr. Gotard was a veteran of the 8th Army Air Corps during World War II and a member of the 95th Bomb…
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Your Turn
Anna M. Diaz-WhiteGuest ColumnDecision to leave unsafe home requires courage Your Turn Anna M. Diaz-White Guest Column Decision to leave unsafe home requires courage Anna M. Diaz-White Guest Column Decision to leave unsafe home requires courage It takes great courage to change your life. When families flee a violent home and seek safe shelter at…
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Freeholder appreciates efforts of volunteers
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and as the freeholder liaison to the Monmouth County Park System, I see firsthand the dedication with which our volunteers serve our community. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the many men and women serving on our boards and commissions who make community service a…
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Thanks to all who mentor Millstone’s Girl Scouts
In recognition of Leader Appreciation Day on April 22, I wish to express my sincere thanks to the many Girl Scout leaders and co-leaders in Millstone Township who, despite the many demands on their time, find it in their hearts to make a difference in a young girl’s life. Millstone has about 400 Girl Scouts…
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Area resident pleased with assemblymen’s advocacy
Over the years, I have become increasingly distressed that, no matter from what party, the lawmakers we send to Trenton, are more concerned with partisan politics and self-preservation than serving their constituents. For this reason, it is a welcome change to follow the efforts of Assemblymen Michael Panter and Robert Morgan of the 12th District…
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Obituaries
Obituaries Margaret Calvano Margaret Calvano Mrs. Calvano, 75, of Old Bridge died March 24 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement in 1994, she was employed by Greater Media Inc., Freehold, formerly of East Brunswick. Her husband, Anthony, died in 1966. Surviving are four daughters, Janice Compitello of Millstone and…
