Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Former Millstone official says it’s time for fresh ideas

    When Nancy Grbelja and Elias Abilheira told me they were running for Millstone Township Committee, I was thrilled because they are totally different and offer a much-needed breath of fresh air. They’re going door-to-door telling people what they will do, just like so many other politicians over the years, but that’s where the similarity ends. …

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries ALMA S. ZANCHUK, 76, of the Perrineville section of Millstone died April 8 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in Perrineville and lived there all her life. She was a school bus driver for the Millstone Board of Education. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone, Perrineville.…

  • Flag retirement service offered for U.S. flags

    Flag retirement service offered for U.S. flags The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is offering the citizens of New Jersey a way to properly retire American flags that are no longer serviceable to be displayed. Flags will be accepted at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Road,…

  • Our View

    School districts take a hit Our View School districts take a hit Local school districts can’t seem to catch a break. First, the Monmouth County Vocational School District tries to hit Monmouth County school districts with a first-time, last-minute tuition hike for shared-time students. The new tuition was presented to many school districts after the…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries LINDA G. CAPALBO, 55, of Millstone died April 4 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., she lived in Staten Island before moving to Millstone 16 years ago. She worked as a real estate agent for Center State Builders, Jackson, for five years before retiring in 2002. She is predeceased…

  • Former councilman: Bypass is essential for area’s residents

    I saw a brochure that says "Stop the Bypass." I am shocked at how little knowledge and misinterpretation of facts can lead to public dissent. Nobody would be living in Hovnanian’s Four Seasons or Heritage Green unless the westerly bypass ground was dedicated to the county for a bypass. Let me emphasize — none of…

  • Reader suggests a visit to Web site to support U.S. troops

    Reader suggests a visit to Web site to support U.S. troops In the early days of the first Persian Gulf War, I had an uncle stationed over there. As a Marine sergeant, he was built like a brick, but unfortunately, dysentery had set in with him and many of the troops, and he had lost…

  • Our View

    Vote in local school elections on Tuesday Our View Vote in local school elections on Tuesday With local school elections fast approaching, many residents should consider opening themselves up to a new experience — actually going to the polls on April 15 to weigh in on how the largest portion of the money they pay…

  • Your Turn

    Guest ColumnCoryWingerterMillstone Committeeman gives update on township Your Turn Guest Column Cory Wingerter Millstone Committeeman gives update on township’s direction Guest Column Cory Wingerter Millstone Committeeman gives update on township’s direction By this time, residents of Millstone Township should have received their township information packet. The Township Committee trusts you found the information useful and…