Category: Independent Opinion
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Letters
Matawan Republicans are I’m writing in support of the Matawan Republican ticket of Bea Duffy, Sharon Roselli, Bob Kee and Vicky Allen. While none of the Matawan Democrat ticket has any experience at any level of government, Bea Duffy and Sharon Roselli are experienced, steady hands. And I think it’s no small coincidence that with…
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Middletown joins pedophile-free towns
Middletown last week became the final municipality in the Independent’s coverage area to adopt what have been dubbed pedophile-free zones. Although there may be slight differences between the ordinances of Aberdeen, Hazlet, Holmdel, Keyport, Matawan and Middletown, their basic tenets are the same — those classified under Megan’s Law as risks for future offenses may…
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Obituaries
Liam C. McClelland Mr. McClelland, 26, of Toms River, died Oct. 17 at home. Born in Red Bank, he resided in Middletown Township prior to moving to Toms River three months ago. He was a carpenter and commercial fisherman at MI-JO, Atlantic Highlands, as well as several other area boats. He was a graduate of…
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Letters
Tony Soprano would run N.J. better I am a Monmouth County registered Republican who will not vote for any Republicans in this county this year. First, they bring back former state Sen. John O. Bennett. Bennett personifies all the greed and self-service of New Jersey politicians. Bennett took advantage of [government] pensions, used his position…
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Obituaries
Jeremy A. Banta Mr. Banta, 19, of the Leonardo section of Middletown, died Oct. 15 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, he was a lifelong resident of Leonardo. He was a food runner at Inlet Café, Highlands. He was predeceased by a brother, Matthew Banta in 2003. He is survived by…
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Monmouth County, where treasure is in the ground
Coda Greg Bean You just can’t make this stuff up. Last week, when U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced the formal indictment of Monmouth County developer and strip club operator Anthony Spalliero on 14 counts of bribery and mail fraud, the actual text of the indictment read like the script for one of the “Godfather”…
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Beware: Ironing could lead to tub scrubbing
Are We There Yet? Lori Clinch I’m not much of an ironer — everyone knows that. I firmly believe in fabric sheets, polyester, and when the wrinkles get tough, a quick Botox injection. I blame my hatred of ironing on my youth. Back in my day, everything had to be pressed, including the underwear out…
