Category: Independent Opinion
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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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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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Parents groups defend students from Middletown’s two rival high schools
Parents groups defend students from Middletown’s two rival high schools The recent media coverage of the inexcusable destruction by some teenagers to Middletown High School North has inspired us to share some thoughts. While it is true a rivalry exists between the two high schools due to the nature of sports and life, we feel…
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Size of proposed town center will turn Middletown Township into ‘Paramus-like bastion’ with increased traffic and noise
This is in response to the letter from Assemblyman Joe Azzolina in the Oct. 8 Independent. It is intended to refute the accusations made by Mr. Azzolina and clarify the opposition to his proposed development project. First, it is very irresponsible to label someone fraudulent and a liar without offering an example to back up…
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Director gives tips to avoid collisions with animals
Autumn is a peak time for vehicle collisions with wild animals, resulting in driver and passenger injuries, property damage, and fatal injuries for millions of animals nationwide. The Humane Society of the United States offers the following advice to keep you and your fellow travelers safe this season: • Dwindling daylight hours mean more cars…
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Thanks extended to supporters of Halloween parade
I would like to personally say thank you to the following who contributed spare time, items or financially to the annual Halloween parade. Volunteers of the Keyport Fire Department, First Aid Squad and Cadets, off-duty police officers (Policemen’s Benevolent Association 223), Councilwoman June Atkins, Superintendent of Public Works George Sappah, the Borough of Keyport, residents,…
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Grant will fund research on autism in New Jersey
Grant will fund research on autism in New Jersey The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC) is pleased to have learned that Linda Brzustowicz, a Rutgers University scientist, will be working with 150 families in our state to study the genetics of families affected by autism. The $3.7 million…
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Obituaries
Frances Presti Obituaries Frances Presti Frances Presti, 36, of Neptune died Oct. 29 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Hazlet, she resided there prior to moving to Neptune two years ago. She held a master’s degree. She was a member the Bayshore Women’s Softball League for many years. She was predeceased by her…
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Open house for high school seniors Nov. 6
Open house for high school seniors Nov. 6 Brookdale Community College will hold an open house for high school seniors on Nov. 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the student life center. The college is at 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. The event will feature information on financing a college education, transferring, Communiversity…
