Category: Independent Opinion

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries Casimir W. Ciecierski Casimir W. Ciecierski Mr. Ciecierski, 84, of Keyport died Nov. 10 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he resided there prior to moving to Keyport in 1945. He was employed in the chemical operations division at Bristol-Myers Squibb, New Brunswick, for 40 years, retiring in 1987. He…

  • MOM rail survey needs explanation

    MOM rail survey needs explanation MOM rail survey needs explanation A recent survey regarding the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail line leaves more questions than it answers. According to the survey by McLaughlin and Associates of Alexandria, Va., 65 percent of the 400 adults contacted on June 19 were not even aware of the proposed project.…

  • League president extends thanks to supporters

    I am writing on behalf of the Hazlet Youth Athletic League to express my sincere thanks to the Hazlet Police Department and the fire companies from North Centerville, West Keansburg and Hazlet for their support after a recent Pop Warner New Jersey State Championship achieved by the Hazlet Hawk Pee Wees. The volunteers form the…

  • Salvation Army asks for help during holiday season

    At this time of year, most people focus their thoughts on the upcoming holiday season. Stores are stocked with winter merchandise, decorated trees are on display, and lists are made so no one is forgotten. Yet, there will be many people without a gift, warm clothes or even food on the table. And, there are…

  • Obituaries

    Giovannina "Janis" Bonanno Bianchi Obituaries Giovannina "Janis" Bonanno Bianchi Mrs. Bianchi, 82, of Middletown died Oct. 22 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in New York City, she resided in Newark before moving to Middletown 42 years ago. She was a beautician and cosmetologist at Harbour Island Spa, Long Branch, for 20 years, retiring…

  • November marks Diabetes Awareness Month

    The number of people with diabetes steadily increases each year. This year, approximately 17 million Americans have the disease and are at great risk for developing potentially life-threatening complications because of it. November marks Diabetes Awareness Month. As a physician who specializes in treating patients with chronic wounds – a complication of diabetes – I…

  • Federal school mandate structure questioned

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer KEYPORT — While the goals of the federal No Child Left Behind Act are laudable, the scoring structure is not, school officials said at the Board of Education meeting last week. "There are problems with this, and hopefully it can be rectified," said Schools Superintendent John…

  • Aagre extends thanks to Hazlet supporters

    Aagre extends thanks to Hazlet supporters I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to the voters and residents of Hazlet who, on Nov. 4, helped make my election a successful one. My thanks to the many volunteers who tirelessly worked in our campaign to get our message out. Also, to the many teenagers…

  • Time to clear the air

    Time to clear the air So far this year, Gov. James McGreevey has signed more than 140 bills into law. Among those bills were laws to improve highway safety, raise benefits for government employees who retire, repeal the position of state poet laureate, and require shower rails in "certain senior citizen rental units." As amazing…