Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Your Turn

    Guest ColumnJohn E. McCormacState official says New Jersey is living within its means Your Turn Guest Column John E. McCormac State official says New Jersey is living within its means Guest Column John E. McCormac State official says New Jersey is living within its means Following several months of debate and many long hours of…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries FRANK SCOTTO, 82, of Millstone died June 30 at home. Born in Naples, Italy, he had lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., before moving to Millstone in 1945. Mr. Scotto was a farmer in Millstone for more than 50 years before his retirement seven years ago. He and his wife donated the property that is now…

  • Thanks to all who helped with golf outing

    On behalf of the Allentown Public Library Association, I would like to thank you for a terrific golf outing. Our fund-raising event was a great success this year because of the support we received from our neighbors and patrons. Many thanks to our corporate sponsors, Yardville National Bank, Ozzie Hurley and Great Adventure, Settlers Title…

  • Pastor extends thanks for successful first Freedom Fest

    On behalf of the officers and members of the Allentown Presbyterian Church, I am writing to thank everyone for making the first annual Freedom Fest a tremendous success. The entire Upper Freehold/Allentown community came together for five days of family fun and celebration. We have received nothing but positive feedback regarding the event, particularly the…

  • Our View

    Time for Millstone to make it happen Our View Time for Millstone to make it happen Residents should watch the actions of the Millstone Township Committee closely next week. At their meeting on July 16, officials expect to award a contract to a company that will supply the township with the equipment to get the…

  • County Jewish group welcomes cease-fire agreement

    The Jewish Federation of Greater Monmouth County, the umbrella organization for the organized Jewish community in Monmouth, welcomes the cease-fire agreement brokered by Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas. We urge him to move quickly to dismantle all terrorist groups as mandated by the "Road Map to Peace." As President George W. Bush and Secretary of State…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries ROBERT L. COOPER, 84, of East Brunswick died June 22 at Meadow Lakes, Hightstown. Mr. Cooper was born in Paterson. He was a financial broker for Unicare before his retirement. He also was employed by Bird Inc. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Cooper was predeceased by his wife,…

  • Toll removal advocate pans merger

    With his most flagrant disregard yet for the public’s health, safety and welfare, Gov. James McGreevey has signed into law the merger of the New Jersey Highway Authority (Parkway) and the Turnpike Authority. The mega-bureaucracy which this will create is a travesty. Fatalities, accidents and choking pollution will continue to be a problem at Parkway…

  • Your Turn

    Guest ColumnEd PfeifferSierra club official: Agreement undermines authority Your Turn Guest Column Ed Pfeiffer Sierra club official: Agreement undermines authority Guest Column Ed Pfeiffer Sierra club official: Agreement undermines authority In their rush to get those massive warehouses up and running, and to sprawl an industrial park deep into the "red" area of the BIG…