Category: Independent Opinion
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Pressing questions need to be answered in Middletown
Pressing questions need to be answered in Middletown Below are a few questions that may be of interest to the hardworking taxpayers of Middletown: Below are a few questions that may be of interest to the hardworking taxpayers of Middletown: • Has anyone ever wondered what happened to the sexual harassment lawsuit against Middletown Township…
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Our View
Review of county government fits in with look at state Our View Review of county government fits in with look at state’s health Freeholders in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties softened their stance a bit this week in regard to a piece of legislation that is before the state Legislature. And state Sen. Thomas J.…
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Holmdel residents question accuracy of newsletter (Open letter to the Holmdel Township Committee)
Holmdel residents question accuracy of newsletter (Open letter to the Holmdel Township Committee) Holmdel residents question accuracy of newsletter (Open letter to the Holmdel Township Committee) The article in the May 2003 issue of the Holmdel Township Newsletter entitled "Environmental Impact of Sewer Systems" is so replete with errors and misconceptions, it requires a lengthy…
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Resident: Middletown could benefit from a town center
Resident: Middletown could benefit from a town center I cannot understand why there would be opposition by local public officials to a town center or town square at the crossroads of Middletown, Route 35 and Kings Highway. Middletown has no place where residents can go to do just about anything they need or want to…
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Foundation ex-member furious over subdivision
There is a gorgeous wooded hill and dale here in Middletown adjacent to Huber Woods. It has been untouched for thousands of years. Indians hunted and settled in this area — I have arrowheads to prove it. The land has survived the arrival of Europeans, and if this land could talk, what stories we would…
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Obituaries
Obituaries MARGARET EGAN McCUE, 89, of Hazlet died May 24 at Regency Park Nursing Home, Hazlet. Born in Rumson, she was a lifelong resident prior to moving to Hazlet eight years ago. Mrs. McCue was a homemaker. She was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. She was predeceased by her husband,…
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Your Turn
Guest ColumnRobert L. HyerResidents need all the facts about municipal building costs Your Turn Guest Column Robert L. Hyer Residents need all the facts about municipal building costs Guest Column Robert L. Hyer Residents need all the facts about municipal building costs The April 30 story in the Independent about the Keyport Borough Council approving…
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Chamber bids farewell after half a century
Chamber bids farewell after half a century After more than 50 years of serving the residents and businesses in the borough of Keyport and throughout the greater Keyport area, it is with much sadness we must announce that the Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Keyport area will close its doors May 31. The Chamber…
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Manna House extends thanks to supporters
Manna House extends thanks to supporters Manna House extends warm thanks to members of the 12 Protestant and Catholic church choirs whose voices thrilled and chilled at the recent Music Fest 2003 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Hazlet. It is significant that "Start With Love" is the theme of both Manna House in Cliffwood…
