Category: Independent Opinion

  • OBITUARIES

    OBITUARIES CAROLE A. COSTELLO, 61, of Toms River and formerly Aberdeen, died July 21 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she resided in Aberdeen prior to moving to Toms River five years ago. She was a salesperson at Fortunoff, Woodbridge, for eight years, retiring in 1997. She is survived…

  • ‘Forgotten War’ should be remembered

    ‘Forgotten War’ should be remembered In a few days, many of us will pause to remember a significant date in our history. July 27 will mark the 50th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities of the Korean War. Unfortunately, most of us, however, will not remember the "forgotten war." It was one of America’s most…

  • Aberdeen’s treatment of bus commuters is unacceptable

    It’s a disgrace the way Aberdeen has been treating its bus commuters, and the township’s new parking rules are a final kick in the ribs. These are hardworking people, who ask nothing more than a place to leave their cars while the trudge off to jobs in Manhattan. Some, on Sept. 11, 2001, never returned.…

  • Schools to see some improvement before fall

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer Schools to see some improvement before fall By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — With the school year complete and classrooms empty, the Matawan-Aberdeen School District will begin work on its $36.8 million referendum. The project, passed by voters last September, will make improvements to Matawan Avenue Middle School, the district’s…

  • Review of authority reveals efficient, well-run operation

    The Hazlet Township Sewerage Authority has been an essential part of our township for many years. I take great comfort in knowing what gets flushed stays flushed. Now, the Township Committee’s Democratic leadership is attempting to dissolve the authority and replace it with a municipal utility, under the pretext of saving money. The authority is…

  • Our View

    Bill should go up in smoke Our View Bill should go up in smoke New Jersey legislators ought to throw out any state bill that would ban smoking in public places such as bars and restaurants. There’s no need to copy New York on this idea, as there’s no need for this law to exist…

  • Candidate’s ‘contradictions’ stymie Holmdel resident

    Candidate’s ‘contradictions’ stymie Holmdel resident I am struck by a few contradictions in Pat Impreveduto’s bid for a seat on Holmdel’s Township Committee. First, he’s running on an open space platform, and he has never participated in the open space preservation effort. Why this sudden passion where only yesterday there was indifference? His opponent, Larry…

  • Your Turn

    Guest ColumnReni ErdosBe wary when playing games of chance during the summer Your Turn Guest Column Reni Erdos Be wary when playing games of chance during the summer Guest Column Reni Erdos Be wary when playing games of chance during the summer With the constant rain finally gone, summer fun is in full swing. As…

  • Plastic surgeon offers ad­vice on tattoo choices

    Plastic surgeon offers ad­vice on tattoo choices At this time of year, I see more and more tattoos showing up on people of all ages as the summer sun encourages people to bare it all. Tattoos have increased in popularity in recent years and young women are a fast-growing new market segment, applying tattoos to…