Category: Examiner Opinion
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Politicians took credit for citizens’ efforts
You cannot imagine the projectile of coffee that came across my breakfast table when I read of how instrumental Mayor David Horsnall was in the efforts of the fight against Washington Township’s non-conforming development of land use off Route 539 this weekend. Mr. Horsnall, let me remind you: You did nothing. Let me make this…
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Soccer association officials grateful for Miscoski’s help
It was rather alarming to read in the press recently articles attacking longtime Upper Freehold resident and current Deputy Mayor Bill Miscoski. As officers of the Upper Freehold/Allentown Soccer Association, we have come into close contact with Mr. Miscoski over the past several years in both the planning stages and eventual development of the new…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. MAJOR WEAVER, 85, of Howell died Oct. 27 at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Born in Bullock County, Ala., he had lived in Freehold before moving to Howell…
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Upper Freehold resident sees no conflict of interest in Miscoski
A local resident has falsely accused Upper Freehold Township Deputy Mayor Bill Miscoski of violating conflict of interest laws. I have known Bill Miscoski for more than 50 years, and honesty, integrity and responsibility are the characteristics that guide his life. Miscoski was accused of preventing another golf course from being built in the township.…
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Commercial buildings don’t belong at Cox’s Corner
Seven years ago, I moved to Upper Freehold for its open space, country setting, wildlife and historic homes — the perfect place to live. Cox’s Corner is the site of seven historic homes, dating back some three centuries. One house is on the National Register of Historic Places. Other homes are of the Cox brothers,…
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Resident says, Miscoski should be judged on service to community
It is fine to disagree with a person’s stance, but to accuse a person of using his office to benefit his own business is way over the top. Mr. Miscoski has helped the community in many areas, and to accuse him of holding office just to benefit his own business and family is out of…
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Millstone residents ones who lose
If it is true, as someone said, that a people deserve the government they live under, then the people of Millstone must have all done something terrible in previous lives to deserve their current town government. Although this is being written before the results of Tuesday’s election for Millstone Township Committee are known, no matter…
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Guest Column
Richard DisickMillstone resident dismayed by dark side of local politics Richard Disick Millstone resident dismayed by dark side of local politics The elections are over, and as this letter was submitted prior to them, I don’t have the results. Regardless of the election results, I can say that I am proud. I am proud to…
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Make sure your voice is heard
Americans will enjoy the opportunity to participate in one of our nation’s most treasured privileges next week when they go to the polls on Election Day Nov. 5. At stake will be seats in the U.S. Senate and Congress, county freeholder and clerk, and on the governing bodies of our local municipalities. The sad fact…
