Category: Independent Opinion
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Resident fears plan will destroy ecology of Lake Lefferts
Resident fears plan will destroy ecology of Lake Lefferts In a recent article in the Independent, I became aware that the taxpayers of Matawan are being asked to borrow more than a half-million dollars for a ludicrous plan to build a concert amphitheater along Lake Lefferts. In the past, concerts in Matawan have been held…
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Obituaries
Obituaries GERALDINE C. CARR McCARTHY, 70, of Hazlet died June 29 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Jersey City, she resided there before moving to Hazlet 33 years ago. She was a homemaker. Prior to that, she was an operator at N.J. Bell Telephone, Jersey City, for 15 years. She is survived by her…
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Indian Hill classroom tested, deemed safe
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Students will be moved back into Room 4 at Indian Hill School in September. The room has been tested for mold and has been determined to be suitable for occupation in the upcoming school year, said Karen Strickland, Board of Education member and liaison…
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Our View
Our View Azzolina: concerned citizen or developer? The lines between political, financial and personal ambition seem to be blurring for Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina Sr. (R-13). The debate over whether to allow developers to build a $150 million, 1.7-million-square-foot town center on 137.5 acres continues in Middletown. Although Azzolina turned over the reins of the town…
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Resident feels lack of cuts in school budget a snub to voters
In Holmdel, the recent school budget for $34 million — an increase of 8 percent over the previous year — was defeated by 20 votes, 1,016 to 996. Following normal procedures, the budget was sent to the Holmdel Township Committee for approval or change. The committee recommended a token reduction of $198,000, or 0.58 of…
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for the record
for the record Susan Nazath contributed a letter to editor in the June 18 edition of the Independent as a single member of Middletown’s Fairview School PTO executive board, not representing the board.
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Fairview PTO member offers footnote to June 18 letter
I would like to clear up any confusion that may have occurred by Susan Nazath’s letter dated June 18. She signed her letter "Fairview School, PTO Executive Board." Mrs. Nazath is the outgoing first vice president, and although she is entitled to her opinion, it does not reflect the opinion of all the current Fairview…
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Your Turn
Guest ColumnJoanneHarkinsDirector of land use feels state planning in disarray Your Turn Guest Column Joanne Harkins Director of land use feels state planning in disarray Guest Column Joanne Harkins Director of land use feels state planning in disarray Having worked in land use planning for more than 20 years at the municipal and state government…
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Caliendo will obtain success in improving quality of life
Caliendo will obtain success in improving quality of life The Middletown Democratic Club today is a vibrant organization, where people who are dedicated to a cause come together monthly to exchange ideas. Our leader is Mr. Joseph P. Caliendo, chairman of the Middletown Township Democrats. The Democratic organization, in the past few years, has grown…
