Category: Independent Opinion
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Obituaries
Obituaries RAYMOND KILROY, 78, of Keyport died Aug. 24 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Jersey City, he had lived there before moving to Keyport in 1961. Mr. Kilroy was a depot master for NJ Transit for 30 years before retiring in 1987. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where…
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Ass’t superintendent resigns from district
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — A top administrator in the school district has resigned. The resignation of Albert Mussad, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, was accepted by the Board of Education at its Aug. 20 meeting. "My professional journey has called me onward," Mussad said. Mussad said he…
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Our View
Recall is wrong for school community Our View Recall is wrong for school community First there was the California governor recall; now a local town is facing the possibility of a Board of Education recall. The Middletown school board recall is spearheaded by a group of parents opposed to the way four board members voted…
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Your Turn
Guest ColumnSherry GevarterThose seeking recall should find out the facts first Your Turn Guest Column Sherry Gevarter Those seeking recall should find out the facts first Guest Column Sherry Gevarter Those seeking recall should find out the facts first Last week’s article about the parent group that "may force recall of school board members" made…
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Your Turn
Guest ColumnArthur FrankLetter on open space lacking Your Turn Guest Column Arthur Frank Letter on open space lacking ‘plethora of information’ Guest Column Arthur Frank Letter on open space lacking ‘plethora of information’ I saw the piece submitted by Karen Slobodin in the July 30 issue. While Ms. Slobodin has some of the facts straight,…
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Resident: Library, or YMCA, not needed in Holmdel
It is with some concern I keep reading about a Holmdel library program. We currently pay into the Monmouth County Library system a large amount of money for use of its facilities. Now some of the residents are clamoring for their own library. As I have previously pointed out, we have great facilities in Shrewsbury…
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Solutions offered to Aberdeen’s parking dilemma
Solutions offered to Aberdeen’s parking dilemma As I drive around the shopping centers along Route 34, I see a lot of unused parking places. Many of them are behind the stores, particularly behind the strip mall north of Cambridge Drive. I suggest that the owner of the property be given a license to create a…
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Liberty State Park fitting locale for USS New Jersey
Liberty State Park fitting locale for USS New Jersey In my opinion, our nation’s most decorated battleship, the USS New Jersey, should be relocated to Liberty State Park on the Jersey City waterfront. This area would be the most appropriate, accessible and cost-effective location for this historic ship. Here it will easily attract tourists and…
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Administrator clears air over Spy House confusion
Administrator clears air over Spy House confusion The following information is provided to clear up any confusion spawned by a recent letter published in the Independent titled "Resident says historic Spy House should be restored." The letter inaccurately suggested that Middletown Township is responsible for restoration and maintenance of the Seabrook/Whitlock House, aka the Spy…
