Category: Independent Opinion

  • Obituaries

    Stella Fasinski Mrs. Fasinski, 92, of Keansburg, died May 6 at Bayside Manor, Keansburg. Born in Perth Amboy, she resided in Middletown, prior to moving to Keansburg one year ago. She was a retired technician at Perkin Elmer, Shrewsbury, and Interdata. Prior to that, she was an inspector at Lavoie Labs, Marlboro. She was a…

  • Thanks extended to Lincroft School teachers

    In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-13, the Lincroft PTA would like to recognize our teachers for their remarkable dedication to our students and your tireless efforts in support of education. During Teacher Appreciation Week we thank our teachers – as the work you do has a tremendous and very direct effect on the…

  • New board member should be as graceful as Shevlin

    As a Keyport resident, I was shocked to read the cruel remarks Peter Henning was quoted as making against Sandra Shevlin (“New board member wants president replaced,” April 26). Mrs. Shevlin devotes much of her time and energy to the town of Keyport as a whole. She deserves nothing more than the utmost respect from…

  • On Campus

    Mary M. McCudden, Middletown, a senior at Connecticut College, New London, has been inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society for graduate and undergraduate students in political science that have achieved the required level of academic excellence. A 2002 graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School, she is the daughter of…

  • Applications now taken for library scholarship

    The board of trustees at Middletown Township Public Library will accept applications through June 30 for the Conover-Wihtol Scholarship to be awarded to a student interested in a career in the profession of librarianship. The scholarship honors Edith B. Conover and Karl F. Wihtol, both long-time residents of Middletown Township and dedicated friends of the…

  • Reunions

    Holmdel High School class of 1986 is seeking alumni for its 20-year reunion, to be held July 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport. Alumni should send updated information to [email protected]. Holmdel High School class of 1981 is seeking alumni for its 25th reunion, scheduled for June 24 at the Sheraton,…

  • A grand time

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Top photo, third-grader Katie Stoerger reads a story to her grandparents at a special event at Raritan Valley Elementary School, Hazlet, on May 2. Above, Barbara Lautenschlager fills out a questionnaire with her grandson Peton Ouano, 9, while (below) Hazlet’s Carla DePalma dances with her grandson, Antonio Modanaro, 9, during…

  • Thanks extended to supporters of job fair

    Middletown’s 15th annual youth job fair held April 5 at Middletown High School North turned out to be the most successful event we’ve ever had. Many students attending this year’s job fair will secure full-time or part-time jobs this summer. Sixteen local business and regional employers provided job applications and conducted interviews with more than…

  • School board taps Williams as president

    Aberdeen residents take both top spots, upsetting Matawan delegates BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer ABERDEEN – The Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education elected Aberdeen’s Carolyn Williams as its president at the April 24 reorganization meeting, amidst concerns over a lack of board unity and the fifth straight failed school budget. Patricia Demarest,…