Category: Examiner Opinion

  • The new year is time for reflection and hope

    The new year is time for reflection and hope This is a new year’s season the likes of which has not been seen for at least 60 years. Some people might argue that we have never seen a year like this, when the United States was attacked on its own soil by an enemy from…

  • Allentown Republicans thank supporters

    We, the Allentown Republican Campaign Committee, wish to extend our thanks to all our supporters in helping to re-elect Art West and Dave Strobino. We are appreciative of those of you who graciously permitted lawn signs to be placed on your property, reminding residents to "get out to vote." For those of you who gave…

  • Preservation at top of Conservation Foundation’s ‘wish list’

    Holiday time is upon us. And everyone is "making a list and checking it twice." As the new year approaches, our focus turns to setting goals for the next 12 months and resolving to meet them. At Monmouth Conservation Foundation, our mission is land preservation within Monmouth County, and we are creating our "wish list"…

  • Pity the poor ‘Grinch’ who stole decorative gift boxes from yard

    My family and I take great pride in decorating our home each year for Christmas, both inside as well as outside. Living in Millstone for almost 17 years, we have added to our decorations each season to the delight of many. The challenge each Christmas is to develop something new. I struck upon an idea…

  • Allentown mayor, council thank voters

    We would like to extend our thanks for the vote of confidence shown by the Allentown voters in the recent election. They have spoken loud and clear: experience and community stability are what is important. We look forward to serving you. Your council is here to implement your wishes that are in the best interest…

  • 30th district team thanks all their supporters

    This is an open letter to all 30th district residents: It is with great pride, honor and satisfaction that we view and act on our responsibility to serve you in the Legislature. That is why we sincerely thank you for your support in the recent election. This election has been different, and in some ways…

  • Volunteers sought for Hispanic children

    An after-school program in the Freehold area is seeking volunteers to work with Hispanic children, kindergarten through second grade, with homework and other activities, such as games and arts and crafts. The program times are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m.. The minimum age required is 12, which will allow young people to share their…

  • Board should hear opinions of all tonight

    We read with great interest John Mele’s guest column in the Nov. 29 edition of the Examiner. Mr. Mele, an Upper Freehold Township Planning Board member, clearly outlined the issues surrounding the proposed changes to Upper Freehold’s master plan. The changes would increase the current zoning from two acres to four acres. He noted that…

  • Policies will have long-term effect on UF water supply

    On Thursday, Dec. 13, a meeting will be held in Upper Freehold Township to discuss growth in the township. That discussion should be informed by factual information about population change in the area. To assist the discussion, I constructed this figure on Upper Freehold Township population, 1900-2000, from U.S. Census data. This figure shows that…