Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Residents shouldn’t have to fund state police

    No matter how the administration couches it, Gov. James E. McGreevey’s budget proposal that would force municipalities to pay for state police protection amounts to nothing less than a guarantee of massive property tax increases. Candidate Jim McGreevey promised not to raise taxes, but Gov. James E. McGreevey has other ideas. As Republican Senate majority…

  • Students gather to explore diversity and tolerance Staff Writer

    By ruth calia Stives Students gather to explore diversity and tolerance Staff Writer Participants in the Peer to Peer program at Millstone Middle School are (back row, l-r) Lauren Seranno, Chelsey Quaglietta, Katie Boss and Melissa Perri; (middle row) teacher mentor Audrey Ferraro, Arielle Bavarsky, Ashley Toms, Alysse Mantel and teacher mentors Kristin Hayes and…

  • Resident input important

    Residents of Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold are going to have to band together either to fight the governor’s plan to charge them for state police coverage or to make sure that the fee formula is fair. While local officials explore their options and local legislators fight the plan, residents should also be brought into…

  • Let U.F. board know what you think about 18-lot subdivision plan

    Let U.F. board know what you think about 18-lot subdivision plan To all Upper Freehold residents interested in preserving the rural nature of our town: Stand up and be counted. Let our Planning Board know our concerns relating to an 18-lot major subdivision being planned off Chambers Road. A public hearing will be held by…

  • Guest Column Jeffrey Hunt Roosevelt councilman salutes Millstone First Aid Squad (An open letter to the members of the Millstone First Aid Squad)

    Guest Column Jeffrey Hunt Roosevelt councilman salutes Millstone First Aid Squad (An open letter to the members of the Millstone First Aid Squad) A regrettable misunderstanding has occurred, and it is my sincere wish to correct it. For whatever misrepresentations or misstatements that have been made, I offer my profound and sincere apologies. From recent…

  • Legislator offers booklet explaining use of New Jersey’s casino revenues

    Assemblyman Michael J. Arnone has a brochure for anyone who has ever wondered what happens to New Jersey’s share of the money spent at Atlantic City casinos. The New Jersey Casino Control Commission prepares a brochure every year that details where the money goes. For example, in fiscal year 2001 the Casino Revenue Fund contributed…

  • Cast a vote for educational excellence in Millstone Township

    On April 16, Millstone Township residents will vote for the school budget and Board of Education positions. This election presents an opportunity for us to determine our children’s future and enhance the standing of our township as a pre-eminent New Jersey community. There are few times in a community’s evolution when you can do this…

  • Drive at community center slated April 25

    The Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the Millstone School PTA will hold a blood drive April 25 from 4-8 p.m. at the community center at 463 Stagecoach Road. The donation process takes about an hour, with the actual donation taking approximately 10-15 minutes. Donors must complete a medical history interview and have a…

  • MillGuest Column Bob Broderstone First Aid Squad responds to public criticism

    MillGuest Column Bob Broderstone First Aid Squad responds to public criticism There have been some news articles recently regarding first aid service in Roosevelt. We attempted to contact the mayor a couple of times after the first article, but our calls were never returned. Now it appears this is the only way for you to…