Category: Independent Opinion
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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…
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Bergen, Wedick extend thanks to supporters
Bergen, Wedick extend thanks to supporters Please allow this letter to convey our sincere thanks to the residents of Keyport who, in spite of the weather, made it a point to go out and vote this past Election Day. We are even more grateful that the majority of those votes were cast in our favor…
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Your Turn
Arlene BorgGuest ColumnResident takes offense at council member Your Turn Arlene Borg Guest Column Resident takes offense at council member’s remark Arlene Borg Guest Column Resident takes offense at council member’s remark In the post-election issue of the Independent last week, one Aberdeen Democratic council member accused us (Republicans) of lying. I resent that, Mr.…
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St. Ann Child Care Center’s reunion had a beautiful day for students and graduates
Sunday, Nov. 2, was a beautiful fall day. Everyone seemed to find a reason to get out and enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. Alloco Park was no exception. The park was filled with children and adults alike. Everyone appeared to be having a great time. But a closer glance revealed that everyone also appeared to…
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Obituaries
Obituaries John Armin Noe John Armin Noe Mr. Noe, 101, of Hazlet died Oct. 16 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Munich, Germany, he resided in Parlin before moving to Hazlet 10 years ago. Mr. Noe was a chief steward with the Merchant Marines for 40 years, retiring in 1967. He was a hotel…
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Resident says thanks for sign removal
Resident says thanks for sign removal I would like to thank Mayor Rosemarie Peters, the Middletown Township Committee, the Monmouth County Freeholders, and Monmouth County Engineer Ted Giannechini for removing the sign "Residential Neighborhood Cut-Through Traffic Subject to $70 fine and 2 pts." on Swimming River Road in Lincroft. Thank you for understanding how offensive…
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Ferry captain should testify
Ferry captain should testify Staten Island Ferry Capt. Michael J. Gansas has refused to speak to the National Transportation Safety Board regarding his actions while at the helm of the ferry that crashed Oct. 15. The man that may have been responsible for the deaths of 10 ferry riders, including two from Middletown, and the…
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Reader praises editorial on ‘scurrilous campaign’
Those of us who have just weathered the terrible scurrilous campaign waged by the Azzolina family here in Middletown need to thank you for the piece that ran in the Nov. 5 Independent. I can’t imagine that family name will ever regain its status locally, even though voters outside the town did return the assemblyman…
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Your Turn
Valerie SavitskyGuest ColumnAnimal lover defends AHS against bad press Your Turn Valerie Savitsky Guest Column Animal lover defends AHS against bad press Valerie Savitsky Guest Column Animal lover defends AHS against bad press As a lifelong animal lover, I was very dismayed by the rash of bad press the Associated Humane Society (AHS) has received…
