Category: Examiner Opinion
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Funding cuts would cause irreversible harm
Last week, about 600 arts and history advocates rallied in Trenton to demand restoration of funding to the three agencies that support history and the arts in New Jersey. As president of the oldest historical organization in Monmouth County, I sincerely hope their voices were heard. Among the agencies threatened is the N.J. Historical Commission,…
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Day was shining example of freedom … even in the rain
Day was shining example of freedom … even in the rain Millstone Township’s annual Memorial Day parade had to be canceled this past Monday due to heavy rains. Nevertheless, many residents and township-based community organizations turned out to attend the memorial service and honors ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial as scheduled. To the many…
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Millstone voter says township needs change in leadership
Elias Abilheira and Nancy Grbelja are exceptional candidates for Millstone Township Committee. Whether you are registered Republican, or an undeclared voter, vote for Elias and Nancy at the primary on June 3. This is a great opportunity for Millstone residents to rescue their government from the poor leadership that controls our town. It is time…
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Your Turn
Guest ColumnTom FoleyFace-to-face talks needed for teachers Your Turn Guest Column Tom Foley Face-to-face talks needed for teachers’ contract Guest Column Tom Foley Face-to-face talks needed for teachers’ contract Let’s be open and honest. First, I want to thank my Millstone neighbors who have called to express support for the comments that I made during…
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Resident: Millstone needs experience
On June 3, the Republican and undeclared voters of Millstone will select the Republican candidates for the November Township Council election. There are three people running for two slots. I am supporting Cory Wingerter and urge others to vote for him. Cory has served on the council for the past six years; a time of…
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Resident: Don’t let emotions override reason
‘You cannot put a price on a good education?" What is the definition of a "good" education? Do Rutgers, The College of New Jersey, Princeton, and Harvard provide a "good" education? Would one pay Princeton tuition for Rutgers? Should one pay Peddie or Lawrenceville Prep tuition for Millstone? Is a Chevrolet a "good" car? How…
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Bypass allows safe walking and parking, resident says
It is unbelievable to see the letters in the papers from Upper Freehold opposing the Allentown bypass, yet not one letter from people living on Church, Main and High Street. Because of increasing traffic, these residents have difficulty leaving driveways and have fumes dirtying their houses and the air they breathe. The vibrations from the…
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Districtwide renovations are on track
UFRSD approves cutsto school budget Districtwide renovations are on track UFRSD approves cuts to school budget The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education was given an update on the district’s ongoing school renovation project. Scott Weitz, president of New Road Construction Management, who is in charge of the project for the school district, said the…
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Obituaries
Obituaries JOHN BARATTA, 53, of Easton, Md., died May 17 at home after a battle with cancer. He was raised in the Robertsville section of Marlboro, but spent most of his adult life in Manalapan. He had been the owner-operator of John Baratta Auto Body, Freehold until four years ago when he retired to Virginia…
