Category: Independent Opinion

  • BPU president offers energy saving tips

    Jeanne Fox Guest Column With a new year upon us, many New Jerseyans are taking stock of their lives, finances and future. And with winter here in full blast, we undoubtedly keep our lights on longer and turn up the dial on our heat. So, when making resolutions — along with shedding some pounds and…

  • Obituaries

    Randolph J. Bolin Mr. Bolin, 56, of Orlando, Fla., died Feb. 26 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, he resided in Middletown prior to moving to Orlando seven years ago. He was a bus driver at Mears Bus Company, Orlando, the past seven years. He served with the U.S. Navy during…

  • Forget the MOM line and give light rail system a try

    Let’s face it, the ridiculous MOM railroad line will never materialize because of the infantile objections of the Middlesex County NIMBY communities. So, let’s get on to a light rail system that uses existing right of ways and rail lines that make sense. One example would be to start service at Englishtown, continue through western…

  • County information director thanks peers

    On Feb. 1, I will have retired from my position as the director of public information with Monmouth County. I want to thank those of you who were most cooperative and supportive in helping me over the years bring the messages of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to the public. Also, I want…

  • Woman’s Club thanks supporters of giving tree

    The members of the GFWC Woman’s Club of Matawan would like to express their appreciation to the public for supporting the “Giving or Wish Tree,” which was sponsored at the Matawan/Aberdeen Public Library during the Christmas season. Club members decorated the tree with multicolored Christmas ball ornaments. A tag was attached to each ornament with…

  • Residents urged to oppose gambling legislation

    Back in October, I submitted to this paper an open letter addressed to the state Legislature and parents of school-age children. In that letter I stated Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan Jr., D-Middlesex, had introduced Bill A3841 that would allow children to serve food and beverages at gambling events. Within the letter I cited statistics that…

  • Our troops have put forth a tremendous effort

    Richard Brody Guest Column I would like to share with your readers my recent experience attending the presidential inaugural in Washington, D.C. I was invited along with others from my veterans organization, Veterans of the Vietnam War and The Veterans Coalition, to attend the “Salute to Heroes” veterans ball following the inauguration ceremonies. It was…

  • Obituaries

    William G. Wall Mr. Wall, 81, of Middletown, died Feb. 15 at Care One Nursing Facility, Holmdel, following complications from Parkinson’s disease. Born in Philadelphia, he resided in Nazareth, Pa., prior to moving to Middletown in 1956. He was a retired employee in the textile industry, traveling nationwide during his career. He served with the…