Category: Independent Opinion
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Letters
Some politicians make great actors New Jersey’s latest legislative event prompts me to pose two questions publicly, which come to mind far too often for comfort. The first: How gullible are the American people? The second: Why are no professional politicians ever nominated for acting awards? For purposes of this discussion, let’s assume the unassumable…
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Obituaries
Robert “Bob” W. Fenske Mr. Fenske, 70, of Matawan, died Jan. 30 at home. Born in New York City, he resided in the Bronx, N.Y., before moving to Matawan 32 years ago. Mr. Fenske was a vice president at Marsh & McLennan Co., New York City, for 34 years, retiring in 1997. He was a…
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Hearing to discuss drug testing in high schools
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer DAN NEWMAN staff Next Tuesday’s meeting is the first step in determining if the school district will implement a drug testing program. MIDDLETOWN — Middletown high school students may soon be subject to random drug testing. On Tuesday at High School North, there will be a…
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In Warehouseville, the hits just keep on coming
Coda Greg Bean Will someone please stop the madness? Can it even be stopped?As if we needed any more depressing news during a dreary January, we got it last week in the North/South Brunswick Sentinel, in a story that said South Brunswick planners are considering a proposal to build yet another huge, ugly warehouse in…
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Bomb threats warrant strong consequences
The string of bomb threats at Middletown schools over the last few weeks has clearly gotten out of hand. Police and administrators addressed the problem at a meeting with parents Thursday at Middletown High School North, where six bomb threats have been made to date this school year. Aside from the legal ramifications outlined by…
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Will the real addicts please stand up?
Coda Greg Bean It’s certainly nice to see the entire New Jersey Legislature is not made up of hypocrites. Recently, when then-acting Gov. Richard J. Codey signed a smoking ban into law making it illegal, as of April 15, to smoke in restaurants, bars and most indoor public buildings, the bill was like a beautiful…
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Board meets and eats at diner; public pays tab
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer KAREN BOWES The Keyport Board of Education enjoyed a meal at the Town & Country Inn, Route 35, Keyport, on Jan. 18. KEYPORT — First thing’s first — soup or salad? The Board of Education held a meeting on Jan. 18 at the Town…
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Letters
Mullaney a uestion: What do Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs all have in common? Answer: Each changed the world before reaching the age of 23. Question: What did Mata-wan’s government have in common before Jan. 1 at high noon? Answer: Their average age was 45 years, all were members…
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Obituaries
Nora M. Gleeson Ms. Gleeson, 51, of Aberdeen, died Jan. 20 at home. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she resided in West New York, prior to moving to Aberdeen five years ago. She was a case manager at Legacy Benefits, New York City. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Pamela Gleeson…
