Category: Independent Opinion
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Resident concerned about animals in Hazlet park
As a fairly new resident to Hazlet, I was excited to find out that the local park had animals. A few Sundays ago I decided to take my 2 1/2-year-old grandson. I was horrified by the conditions these animals were in. My grandson couldn’t stop saying “yucky.” The rabbits had no water – this was…
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Holmdel residents urged to oppose ordinance at meeting
I was astounded to learn that the Holmdel Township Committee has authorized the attorney to prepare an ordinance preventing employees of all levels of government from serving on the Township Committee. It is difficult to find capable candidates willing to serve on the Township Committee. Elimination of a large field of potential candidates on the…
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Deer hunt has spread like a virus with no cure
Please put an immediate halt to the Monmouth County Parks Department deer hunts. I live in Marlboro and this hunt will literally be in my backyard, and that of the development behind me. As though the close proximity to my home isn’t enough, my experience has been that hunters trespass and don’t respect the law.…
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Holmdel candidates extend thanks to voters
We would like to thank the Holmdel voters for giving us the opportunity to represent the Republican Party in this upcoming November’s election. We are very proud to be the Republican candidates and will work to continue the tradition of steady and stable leadership. Our collective experiences in government will allow us to serve the…
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DiMaso trying to reinvent herself to voters
Armed with green signs, green mailers, and a notably “green” stance, Holmdel Mayor Serena DiMaso seeks to reinvent herself to voters as a candidate that wishes “to continue her fight on behalf of our open space and quality of life,” as she notes in her most recent campaign literature. Of course, this is the same…
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Stigma of mental illness prevents treatment
Shocked and saddened by the shootings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma offers its deepest condolences to the families of the innocent victims. An event so unspeakable affects us individually and as a nation. As we try to understand the details surrounding this incident, let…
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On Campus
Gregory J. Cannon, Matawan, received a juris doctorate degree in law at the spring commencement exercises at Villanova (Pa.) Law School. He is the son of Diane and Michael Cannon. Heather D. Jakub, New Monmouth section of Middletown, received a bachelor of arts degree in history at the spring commencement ceremonies at Castleton (Vt.) State…
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Obituaries
Robert E. Peterson Mr. Peterson, 54, of Marlboro, died June 5, 2007. He owned and operated Solar Interiors Inc. in his hometown, Matawan. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Peterson was predeceased by his father, Ernest R. Peterson, in 1968; and his mother, Helen DeLoskey-Peterson, in 1999. He is survived by his wife of…
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Autistic students have a field day in Aberdeen
BY JOHN SUTTON Correspondent BY JOHN SUTTONCorrespondent PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: Timmy Daone, 6, waves Old Glory during the “Salute to America” field day event held by the Bayshore Jointure Developmental Learning Center in Aberdeen on Friday. At right: Adam Leventhal, 7, shows his excitement as he crosses homeplate during a kickball game…
