Category: Independent Opinion
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Theresa C. White
Mrs. White, 66, of Hazlet, died March 3, 2010, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel, with her family at her side. She had graduated from Brookdale Community College in 2007 with a degree in medical billing and coding. Mrs. White was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Michelina Marra DeFilippo; and her brothers, Edward J. Marra…
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Resident supports Sockol for Holmdel Bd. of Ed.
I’m pleased that Mike Sockol has decided to take on the challenge of serving on the Holmdel Board of Education. Having served on the school board for seven years, I know it can be a difficult and demanding volunteer job, and we need people who can bring their energy, I know that Mike cares about…
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Elaine M. Keegan
Mrs. Keegan, 86, of Lakewood and formerly of Hazlet, died March 5, 2010, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was predeceased by a daughter, Donna Marie Keegan, in 1967. Mrs. Keegan is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joseph J. Keegan Sr.; her children, Brian Keegan and his wife, Sally, of Hazlet, Claudia…
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Constituent is critical of Pallone’s mailing
The franking privilege permits members of Congress to transmit mass mailings to each of their constituents … at taxpayer expense. Its purpose is to allow our representatives to provide their constituents with important congressional updates. Congressman Frank Pallone (D-6th District) unconscionably abused the intent of this privilege recently with his direct mailer, which was simply…
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Joseph Busichio
Mr. Busichio, 61, a resident of Hazlet for 29 years, died March 11, 2010, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was employed as a lab technician with Exxon Chemical/Infineum for 35 years, retiring in 2004. After retirement, he worked as a golf ranger/starter at Charleston Springs Golf Course, Millstone. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Busichio;…
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Don’t increase co-pay burden on low-income seniors
There is no good news in the New Jersey state budget for those on low or fixed incomes. The current budget proposal includes increasing the brand-name drug co-pays from $7 to $15 for the state’s PAAD [Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled] beneficiaries. Let’s remember, individuals participate in PAAD because they meet certain income…
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After cuts in education will come a ‘teachable moment’
Coda • GREG BEAN Our clan no longer has children in public schools in New Jersey, but I certainly don’t envy the parents of children who are attending those institutions these days. As we all know, the bill for years of mismanagement, overspending and prolific waste at the state level has finally come due, and…
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For the Record
Meridian Health, Wall Township, and Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel, have approved the terms of an agreement for the hospital to join the Meridian Health system. The merger is pending state approval. An article in the March 4 issue listed the Holmdel hospital as a Meridian Health affiliate.
