Category: Independent Opinion
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Obituaries
Edward Washileski Obituaries Edward Washileski Mr. Washileski, of Middletown, died March 13 at Green Acres, Fla. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Middletown the past 50 years. He was an electrical engineer for the U.S. Government at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, before his retirement. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.…
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Your Turn
Laura A. KirkpatrickGuest ColumnSystem defends its position on deer management Your Turn Laura A. Kirkpatrick Guest Column System defends its position on deer management Laura A. Kirkpatrick Guest Column System defends its position on deer management I am writing on behalf of the Monmouth County Park System regarding the article and editorial about the Park…
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Leonardo parents want more elementary teachers
BY JOSH DAVIDSONStaff Writer BY JOSH DAVIDSON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Leonardo Elementary School parents were expected to ask the district to place some of the seven additional teachers included in the proposed school budget at the school to help with classroom overcrowding. A public hearing and board vote to adopt the district’s $119 million…
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Your Turn
Joseph P. McAleer IIGuest ColumnHunter says his sport is treated unfairly in media Your Turn Joseph P. McAleer II Guest Column Hunter says his sport is treated unfairly in media Joseph P. McAleer II Guest Column Hunter says his sport is treated unfairly in media How will honesty on both sides of the issue of…
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Protection of park resources paramount to meet the needs of parks
The National Parks Conservation Association has followed the debate over the proposed rehabilitation of Fort Hancock with considerable interest ("Local opposition to project at Fort Hancock emerging," Feb. 27). As America’s only nonprofit membership organization dedicated solely to protecting and preserving the National Park System, we are committed to the restoration and preservation of historic…
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Hall thanked for traffic safety efforts in Lincroft
The people of Middletown Township appreciate representatives that will sincerely listen to our concerns. Tom Hall — the newly appointed Township Committee member — is an excellent listener. In April, the Leedsville Drive 25 Association (LD25A) was formed. The purpose of the group was to improve the safety for children, seniors, residents, walkers, runners and…
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Proposed hunting of deer in Monmouth County parks appalls one area resident against the proposal
In reading and hearing about the proposed hunting/killing in our Monmouth County Park System I am appalled. I have lived in Monmouth County my entire life. With all of the urban sprawl that is happening all around us, the deer are being pushed into smaller and smaller areas. We should be protecting them and their…
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Local politicians advance ideas to curb corruption
Local media has been reporting on the attempt of various governments to reform ethics laws. New Jersey has long been the butt of jokes on this subject, and it has the names to support many a punch line. In their eagerness to curb the abuse of civil service positions, several politicians have initiated ideas and…
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Lincroft resident thankful for reduction in speed limit
I would like to thank the Middletown Township Committee, especially Rosemarie Peters, the Monmouth County Engineer, Ted Gianecchini, and the Monmouth County Freeholders for reducing the speed limit along Swimming River Road in Lincroft to 35 mph. I would also like to thank Middletown Police Chief John Pollinger and the Middletown police officers for their…
