Examiner Opinion
Support for library is greatly appreciated
The Allentown Public Library would like to thank its generous supporters for making our recent “Friend/Fund Raisers” such successes. Thanks to the First Aid...
Murphy is resident’s selection for governor
All my life, in public service as the former inspector general of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and as a private citizen commuting...
Volunteers thanked for efforts in town cleanup
The 11th annual Millstone Township stream cleanup, held on April 22, was another huge success thanks to our dedicated volunteers. Over 70 volunteers fanned...
Smith’s support for law does not serve residents
Congress passed a law, which the President signed, allowing Internet Service Providers (ISP) to track and sell information about their customers' browsing behavior to...
Commuters at Penn Station face myriad delays despite fare hikes
Twelve hundred passengers were stranded on April 14 on a New Jersey Transit train at New York Penn Station. The problem was due to...
AARP says thank you to Congressman Smith
On behalf of the thousands of AARP members and their families in his Congressional district, we thank Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) for listening to...
Congressman should oppose healthcare proposal
The TRyanCare health bill proposed legislation is designed to increase the cost of healthcare for seniors, the poor and those who are ill. It...
Residents must be alert to scams
By Carol Abaya
Personal stories often tell the best story. As a member of the Monmouth County Office on Aging Advisory Council, I am always...
Great leaders support their officers
I recently read an interesting editorial titled, “Courage or Cowardice in Leadership,” which was written by retired Sheriff Officer Capt. Lori Mambelli from the Passaic...
Resident is losing faith in congressman
A recent letter published in the Examiner was critical of Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ). The congressman has served our district and our country honorably...
Tort reform needed to combat frivolous lawsuits
Whenever the drivers of New Jersey’s highest in the nation property taxes are debated, the finger is rarely pointed at frivolous or meritless lawsuits....
Where is Chris Smith?
On Feb. 22, approximately 600 people gathered at the Monmouth County Library for a town hall-style meeting that was organized by residents of New Jersey Congressional...
Local elected officials may not choose which laws to ignore
In case you missed it, I am going to quote the opening statements in an article that appeared in a local newspaper on Feb....
Youngster wants to learn about New Jersey
Hello! My name is Brayton C. I am a fifth grade student at Harlan Intermediate School in Harlan, Iowa. My class is studying the...
Charter schools ‘destroy public school systems’
As a longtime North Brunswick resident, I wanted to speak against defunding public education in favor of charter or private schools.
The issues with charter...
New law must be properly funded
A new law that mandates tougher protection for thousands of children at risk of lead poisoning provides just a fraction of the potentially $10...
Congressman’s staff has been helpful
In answer to Joan Leimbach's question - "Has anyone seen my congressman, Chris Smith? - in her recent letter to the editor, "Resident Asks...
Resident wants to hear congressman’s views
I have called and emailed repeatedly for one simple bit of information. I am a constituent of Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) and I would...
