Category: Independent Opinion
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Candidate clarifies position on security, immigration
First, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your article on my candidacy for the House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 6th District (“At-home mother makes bid for House of Reps,” July 6). While the article was accurate and fair on most points, there was one area that did not accurately…
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New Jersey was once a great place to live
We the people of New Jersey can no longer afford the debts one politician owes another politician. The time for change is now! Politicians must reckon with the fact that they, as chosen representatives, are elected “to do the will of the people.” The voters must reckon with the fact that they can begin to…
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Time is not right to unify land use boards
The day may be coming when Holmdel should combine its Planning and Zoning boards, but it’s not here yet. Officials ordered the township attorney last week to begin drafting the language for a nonbinding referendum question on whether Holmdel should unify its two land-use boards. If put on the ballot, Holmdel voters could decide the…
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Matawan SharkFest exceeded expectations
Leading up to the event, some reacted to the word with a roll of the eyes … SharkFest. But in its freshman effort, the new Matawan festival did well to avoid coming across as cheesy or insensitive to the memory of two locals who died in a shark attack 90 years ago. The great risk…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. Janice M. Kent Beyer Ms. Beyer, 37, of Keansburg, died July 10 at home. Born in New York City, she had resided in the Matawan and Aberdeen…
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The man’s tough at work, but trouble at home
Lori Clinch Are We There Yet? When I’m sick, I take the time to inform those around me. I place a neon sign on the fridge to the children that clearly states that any and all plans involving their mother for the next 48 hours are hereby canceled. I’ll not be available for Parcheesi, bowling…
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Matawan Regional field improvements a waste of money
Joseph Fenimore Guest Column The Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education is beginning a capital improvement project for the Matawan Regional High School which will cost the taxpayers $1.25 million. The “improvement” is an artificial turf football field and four light poles to be used for night games. For a board that is always crying poverty and…
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State can’t function on revolving debt forever
I do not think all of the cuts proposed by Gov. Jon Corzine this year were good for this state’s residents. But then again Gov. Corzine inherited a bad situation when he took office and, like anything else, there is a time when the piper has to be paid and the bill comes due. Former…
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Committee candidates extend thanks to Hazlet supporters
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Hazlet who voted for us in this primary election. We will work to prove ourselves worthy of the trust you have given us with your vote. There are many issues we are faced with here in Hazlet. In the coming weeks, we will…
