Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Free booklet fosters discussion of dangers of drug use

    Parents of teens don’t seem to be acting on the knowledge that ecstasy could harm their children, according to a study released by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. In fact, when it comes to chatting about the dangers of drugs, ecstasy was less likely to be discussed than marijuana or alcohol, or any other…

  • Obituaries

    John Julius Frudden Obituaries John Julius Frudden Mr. Frudden, 83, of Applewood Estates, Freehold Township, died March 4 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had lived in Millstone for 73 years before moving to Freehold five years ago. A retired farmer and egg broker, he was very active for many…

  • Outsourcing will cost Americans jobs in the near future

    America, wake up! If the report I read is correct, 3.3 million white-collar jobs and $136 million in wages will be lost by 2015 to outsourcing of American jobs overseas. Do you know there are consulting firms that advise United States companies how to outsource? The jobs being sent overseas are engineering, technology, accounting, financial…

  • Economic Development Council deserves a chance

    On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Township Committeeman John Pfefferkorn sprung an ordinance drastically changing the Economic Development Council (EDC) in our town. Together with committeemen Bill Nurko and Chet Halka, they voted to add the ordinance to the agenda, proceeded to limit comment on the ordinance, and passed the ordinance on first reading. The changes included…

  • Resident: It’s time to speak up in Upper Freehold

    I recently attended the Upper Freehold School Board informational meeting on Feb. 25 that was to discuss the upcoming plans for a new school. Getting on to the matter at hand, the superintendent and school board presented plans to build a new middle school. What I find disheartening is that they have decided which route…

  • Ellisdale Road resident asks for governor’s help

    (The following is a letter written to Gov. James E. McGreevey) (The following is a letter written to Gov. James E. McGreevey) I am writing this letter to you as a grandfather to a father. I am aware that you have children, as do I. My concern is as follows, and I am asking for…

  • School referendum on tap for next week

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Millstone Township Superintendent of Schools William Setaro answers questions during a public meeting on the upcoming school building referendum. BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer MILLSTONE — After months of paring down costs, discussing options and holding public meetings, it all comes down to March 9. That’s when residents…

  • Resident says children deserve better conditions

    I, for one, have been seeing the horrid conditions that all of our children must endure on a daily basis, with regard to the trailers that are at Millstone Township schools. I have a kindergartner who attends one of the trailers that sit off to the side of the main Elementary School building. It is…

  • New school a necessity, U.F. board president says

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer New school a necessity, U.F. board president says BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — School officials here want to make sure residents will be able to make an informed decision when they vote on a $35 million building referendum in September. An exit poll conducted last year by Millstone…