Category: Independent Opinion
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Citizens urged to live up to duty and vote in Nov.
Citizens urged to live up to duty and vote in Nov. Every November, we go through the age-old ritual of casting a vote for the candidate of our choice. Every four years we vote for the person who shall be our president. Every six years we elect someone to serve in the Senate. Every two…
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Resident bemoans high cost of Middletown’s legal bills
The municipal budget for Middletown Township earmarked $475,000 for legal services for 2002. Although it is quite necessary for a township to have legal representation, the recent press articles regarding Sen. John Bennett possibly double billing in Marlboro put the spotlight on our own problems. In one instance, the municipal government authorized payments of more…
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Couple seeks to know who good Samaritans were
Couple seeks to know who good Samaritans were My husband was involved in a motorcycle accident on Route 35 in Hazlet on the Fourth of July. He suffered a fractured pelvis and extensive injuries to both of his arms. He remembers several people helping him and staying with him, keeping him calm while waiting for…
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‘Hazletonians’ need to speak out regarding town’s costs
‘Hazletonians’ need to speak out regarding town’s costs I totally agree with the letter writer about "Hazletonians" needing to speak out. On July 9, my husband and I went to "Meet the Mayor" — the mayor himself didn’t even show up. Deputy Mayor Chris Cullen was called by the police department to come over for…
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Resident says historic Spy House should be restored
Resident says historic Spy House should be restored Rosemarie Peters, in a recent publication, talked about restoring historic buildings in Middletown. An historic building I would like to see restored is the Spy House. This property, located in Port Monmouth, has been turned over to the county and has sat abandoned for a long period…
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Rent regulation proposed as affordable housing solution
Rent regulation proposed as affordable housing solution One of the advantages of a system of dual sovereignty is that the states operate as laboratories to test social theories and experiments, and if such theories or experiments work, they are — at least in theory — models for emulation to the rest of the nation. A…
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Food bank extends thanks to Sen. Kyrillos for support
Food bank extends thanks to Sen. Kyrillos for support Food bank extends thanks to Sen. Kyrillos for support Over the past [few] years, the history of the FoodBank tells quite a story. So many people have made a difference in the lives of those affected by hunger. Sen. Joseph Kyrillos is one of those committed…
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Retiring Port Monmouth principal draws praise
Retiring Port Monmouth principal draws praise Recently learning about the retirement of Dr. John St. Peter, principal of Port Monmouth Elementary School, Middletown, prompted me to make a statement about this exceptional man with whom I had the privilege of working with for five years. Although I could write a book , since there was…
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Vitale’s campaign visit makes resident a believer
Vitale’s campaign visit makes resident a believer Cami Vitale knocked on my door campaigning for my vote. I found him to be genuine and he has some great ideas. He cut to the chase and answered my questions. No double talk and no political posturing. He is determined to stabilize taxes and will tell you…
