Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Dean’s list Rider University , Lawrenceville, has named the following students to the dean’s list for the fall semester: from Allentown, Michael Kopec, Joanne Bacon, John Kocubinski and Diane Schachtele; and from Cream Ridge, Elisa Mitchell, Kimberly Waropay Kenna and Sherry Fillweber.

  • Committee candidate states her position As a candidate in the June 6 Republican Primary for the Millstone Township Committee, it is important that I introduce myself to the voters so they may gain a greater understanding of my ideas. My motivations for seeking office are simple. I have the experience, the abilities and the desire…

  • Plant a tree in memory of open space advocate Bob Zion, a longtime resident of Cream Ridge, died in a tragic car accident on April 25. Bob, who was an internationally acclaimed landscape architect, designed such famous outdoor spaces as Manhattan’s Paley Park, the sculpture garden at the Museum of Mod-ern Art, and the landscaping…

  • Too much light has Millstone homeowners seeing red T he installation of light towers, it seems, is an issue Millstone Town-ship can not get enough of. The history of the light towers at the Millstone-Roosevelt Little League complex on Perrineville Road has been well-documented over the past few years. Raucous public meetings, neighborhood rallies and…

  • for the record According to the article, "Little League Lights Remain an Issue as Millstone Anticipates Legal Action" in the April 13 Examiner, Committeeman, now mayor, Cory Wingerter’s vote was necessary to pass Ordinance No. (19)98-02 with a supermajority vote. According to a court ruling, however, a supermajority vote would not have been necessary if…

  • Spreading hope, goodwill where they’re needed most O ne has to admire the spirit of adventure and humanity that would drive some people to venture out from the relatively safe havens of suburbia into one of the most turbulent regions in the world. This summer that is exactly what several area residents will do. Allentown…

  • Zoning change may have lasting effects on region A proposal to rezone a 134-acre farm at Millhurst Road and Route 33 in Manalapan is worthy of the community debate that was offered at the April 12 meeting of the Manalapan Township Committee. The proposal will still be worthy of public comment when the public hearing…

  • Volunteers deserve thanks for all their efforts During this national week of recognition for volunteers, I am pleased and privileged to offer, on behalf of our board, our genuine thanks to more than 2,500 volunteers in Monmouth County for their sustained and committed effort to reduce alcohol and drug abuse in our communities. Serving 37…

  • After-school program praised by parents We are a two-career family living in Millstone Township. We have two children, ages 3 and 10. As you are probably aware, finding good day-care and after-school programs is a family’s nightmare. We are a very fortunate family in this regard, as we have found an excellent day-care program for…