Category: Independent Opinion

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Peters, Smith should work to make center ‘role model’

    Peters, Smith should work to make center ‘role model’ Middletown Mayor Rosemarie Peters and Deputy Mayor Joan Smith have turned against Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina Sr. over the town square issue, as reported in the Independent and The Hub June 18. I have personally known Assemblyman Azzolina for nearly a half century, which was my entire…

  • Municipal budget ‘nothing more than smoke and mirrors’

    Municipal budget ‘nothing more than smoke and mirrors’ Recently, the Middletown Township Committee held a town meeting. The purpose of town meetings is to hear complaints or concerns of residents/taxpayers. At a recent meeting, the speaking time allowed the chief of police, first aid squad, fire department and parks department put a limit on the…

  • HSN students graduate after serving community

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — High School North will say goodbye to its 375 seniors when the class of 2003 graduates June 26 at 2 p.m. at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. "It’s a great class, super class," High School North Principal Barry Goldstein said. "They’ve won well…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries RICHARD DECKERT APPLEGATE, 81, of Keyport died June 13 at home. Born in Keyport, he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Applegate was a linotype operator at Albert Cowling Printing, Union Beach, the Bayshore News, and Keyport Weekly, Keyport, before his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Poling Applegate of…

  • Our View

    Arrest of students for waterballoon ruckus hypocritical Our View Arrest of students for water balloon ruckus hypocritical Arrest of students for water balloon ruckus hypocritical It’s the end of the school year and many high school seniors are looking forward to graduation. While many seniors contemplated their futures during the last full day of classes…

  • Your Turn

    Guest ColumnKenneth M. AitkenResident questions whether station plaza is worth the risk Your Turn Guest Column Kenneth M. Aitken Resident questions whether station plaza is worth the risk Guest Column Kenneth M. Aitken Resident questions whether station plaza is worth the risk I have a few questions that all of the residents of Aberdeen Township…