Category: Examiner Opinion
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High school band walks away with top prize
The Redbirds Marching Band recently won first place at the U.S. Scholastic Band Association tournament in Allentown, Pa. Allentown High School wins competition in Allentown, Pa. BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The Redbirds Marching Band has done it again. Earlier this month, during a tournament held in another Allentown — Allentown, Pa., the…
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Time to clear the air
So far this year, Gov. James McGreevey has signed more than 140 bills into law. Among those bills were laws to improve highway safety, raise benefits for government employees who retire, repeal the position of state poet laureate, and require shower rails in "certain senior citizen rental units." As amazing as it might seem in…
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Your Turn
William NurkoGuest ColumnMillstone mayor responds to committeeman Your Turn William Nurko Guest Column Millstone mayor responds to committeeman’s column about township tax projections, CAP committee William Nurko Guest Column Millstone mayor responds to committeeman’s column about township tax projections, CAP committee I read Committeeman John Pfefferkorn’s guest column in the Nov. 13 issue of the…
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CentraState auxiliary thanks supporters
The Millstone Township Hospital Auxiliary held its annual Harvest Dance on Nov. 1 at the Millstone Elks to benefit the expansion and renovation of the emergency room at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Steve Tantillo, exalted ruler of the Millstone Elks, presented Louise Taylor, president of the Millstone Township Hospital Auxiliary, with a check in…
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Resident angry about town’s financial analysis
It has been said numerous times in the past that the Township Committee needs to exercise diligence in its financial responsibilities and prepare a five-year cash flow analysis. Ignoring residents’ concerns and offers to help back in February, the Township Committee proceeded forward in a vacuum, ignoring the warning signs and ultimately voted in April…
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Obituaries
Obituaries Clifford G. Van Arsdale Jr. Mr. Van Arsdale, 57, of the Perrineville section of Millstone, died Nov. 8 at home. Born and raised in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, he resided in Perrineville for 20 years. Previously employed by Princeton University, Arsdale was the former owner of Van’s Sporting Goods in both Trenton and Hamilton…
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Boy Scouts’ good deeds spruce up Millstone
On Saturday, Nov. 8, Millstone Township Boy Scout Troop 116 conducted their semi-annual road cleanup. Led by Star Scout Thomas Cassera, the boys and adult volunteers collected 85 bags of trash. Beginning at 8 a.m., they worked along Millstone Road and Prodelin Way, ending their job at noon at Route 33. After the cleanup, there…
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Abilheira extends thanks
First I want to thank all of those residents who worked so hard to help our campaign and everyone who came out to support us last Tuesday. I feel that the large margin of our victory has sent a clear message that Millstone Township expects candidates to stand and debate the issues facing the town…
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Diecidue grateful for Upper Freehold voters’ support
I’d like to thank the residents of Upper Freehold for voting in the general election Nov. 4. Although this was an uncontested election, we had an excellent showing of voters and one of the largest voter turnouts for a nonpresidential election in recent years. In addition, I’d like to congratulate Committeeman-elect Steve Alexander, and look…
