Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • City abusing residents through improper use of power of eminent domain

    It has come to my attention the state of New Jersey is running rampant, seizing people’s homes and under the guise of eminent domain. I’ve been following the articles written in the Atlanticville, and every time I read an article written about the MTOTSA group, my mouth drops in amazement that no one within state…

  • Panter, Morgan committed to ethics reform

    The public’s trust in how our government operates has been undermined by our system for financing campaigns and public contracting. As long as it’s just talk and no action, the same broken system remains in place and pubic distrust grows. The time for talking is over. We need to pass a comprehensive reform package —…

  • A time to honor those who sacrificed

    James E. McGreeveyGuest Column James E. McGreevey Guest Column America rose to greatness through the efforts of our veterans. Their service saw us through two world wars and conflicts in Korea and Vietnam. Historians have said that the greatest accomplishment of the 20th century was the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world. America’s…

  • Corrupt politics similar to ‘blue line of defense’

    The rush to lead the pack with pay-to-play legislation — which is exploding throughout New Jersey — conjures some interesting thoughts. Make no mistake, I applaud Jennifer Beck’s efforts in Red Bank, as well as any other efforts in the works. But there is one fact which cannot be overlooked — every pre-2003 incumbent, especially…

  • Town needs to address ‘failed’ intersection

    On May 5, I attended a Planning Board meeting in Tinton Falls concerning the proposed development on the Laurino farm that is adjacent to Hance Avenue. The traffic engineer for the developer gave a presentation of his findings relative to the project. He stated that Hance Avenue is a county road; however, the intersection of…

  • Eatontown board should cease having meetings

    Eatontown Superintendent Jean "Nina" Hoover’s heavy-handed tactics reached a new low on Thursday when she hand-delivered firing notices to all of Eatontown’s transportation professionals during a scheduled union meeting. The board recently rejected the only bid it received from a private bus company because the bid did not meet the district’s minimum standards. Despite that,…

  • Protesters dragged feet in opposing shopping center

    I have little sympathy for the Ocean Township residents who oppose the proposed shopping center, Ocean Gate Commons. These protesters had months of opportunities to protest this shopping center and they chose to be "too busy" to get involved in local issues and attend town meetings. It is time residents in Monmouth County realize the…

  • Board meeting compared to episode of ‘Survivor’

    Being at the Eatontown’s Board of Education meeting May 24 was just like watching an episode of "Survivor" on TV. Who will be the next group in Eatontown to be voted off the island? Will it be the bus drivers? The middle school teachers? Or a surprise vote? No one knows. As the contestants do…

  • Oceangate Commons a good deal for township

    The people of Ocean Township need to learn to work with others instead of against them. The proposed project in Ocean Township on Route 35 and Deal Road — Ocean Gate Commons — would be a welcome addition to our community. The developers for the project have been extremely courteous to the residents by way…