Category: Independent Opinion
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Short is a new, honest, fresh face on the block
I applaud Committeeman Patrick Short for questioning the price of a new TV for the Crossroads at Croydon program (“Committeeman gives TV buy a bad reception,” Feb. 28). As I understand the issue, he did not question the need for one but the need to shop for the best price. I don’t feel that Mr.…
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Storm long over, but rebuilding work remains
Brookdale students seek aid for volunteer mission to New Orleans BY LORIANNE OLIWA Correspondent BY LORIANNE OLIWACorrespondent MIDDLETOWN – While many college students across the nation will be enjoying the traditional rites of spring break, a group of students at Brookdale will instead be traveling to New Orleans on a humanitarian mission. The Brookdale College…
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Obituaries
Fredrick Cerrato Mr. Cerrato, 61, of Matawan, died Feb. 24, 2007, at home. Born in New York City, he resided there prior to relocating to Matawan 35 years ago. He was a police officer at the U.S. Depart of Defense, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He is…
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Keyport’s real-life heroes come to rescue for family
On Feb. 5, tragedy struck – a fire broke out in my family’s house. It all happened so fast. All we had time to do was go downstairs and leave the house after we heard the smoke alarm go off. The entire house filled with smoke within seconds. My daughter called 911 while I went…
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Superintendent outlines goals of 2007-08 budget
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent BY LORI ANNE OLIWACorrespondent KEYPORT – Superintendent of Schools C. Dan Blachford attended a Borough Council meeting Feb. 20 to make a presentation on priority items for this year’s school budget. Complete with pictures, slides and graphs, Blachford’s presentation highlighted the need for physical, structural, curriculum-based and learning material-based improvements…
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Obituaries
Mary L. Class Gallery Mrs. Gallery, 86, of Hazlet, died Feb. 9, 2007, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she resided in Bayonne and the Madison Park section of Old Bridge before moving to Hazlet in 2005. She was employed at Astro Moulding, Old Bridge, retiring in 1998. Prior to that, she…
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Your Turn
Developers campaigning for hearts and minds Judith Stanley Coleman Guest Column Judith Stanley ColemanGuest Column Expect to hear a lot from developers on how high-density residential and commercial development will save New Jersey from high-density residential and commercial development. How is this miracle to occur? In 25 years or more, all the open land in…
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Coda
New state budget has a few small omissions Greg Bean My grandfather, who once worked as the administrator of a state government institution, told me about a technique used at budget time called “shooting the cocker spaniel.” “Here’s how it works,” he said. “No voter wants to hear about tax increases, and no politician who…
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Residents shouldn’t have to write West Keansburg on mail
People living in West Keansburg – a section of Hazlet – should not be discriminated against. They deserve the same privileges as anyone living in Hazlet. No other section of Hazlet besides “West Keansburg” has to change its name for mail. Raritan Valley – which is another section of Hazlet – does not need to…
