Category: Independent Opinion
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Guest ColumnRich KohlerFox project approval appears political Your Turn Guest Column Rich Kohler Fox project approval appears political Guest Column Rich Kohler Fox project approval appears political Recently, a local newspaper featured an article about the groundbreaking for a new Fox Associates office building at Poole Avenue and Middle Road in Hazlet. This is an…
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Guest ColumnJohn C. HendricksonResident says state property tax is immoral and unjust Your Turn Guest Column John C. Hendrickson Resident says state property tax is immoral and unjust Guest Column John C. Hendrickson Resident says state property tax is immoral and unjust William Dressel (executive director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities) recently offered…
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Guest ColumnCarole BalmerThanks is extended to signers of Sandy Hook petition Your Turn Guest Column Carole Balmer Thanks is extended to signers of Sandy Hook petition Guest Column Carole Balmer Thanks is extended to signers of Sandy Hook petition Many, many thanks to the 1,500-plus signers and especially those who collected the signatures on petitions…
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Board leadership recognized by Aberdeen resident
In reading a recent edition of the Independent, I was saddened to see Gerry Donaghue is no longer our school board president. I do not look for the reason; I look to recognize the man. Gerry Donaghue, a lifelong resident of Matawan, wears his pride in his community and love for its children like a…
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Alliance recognizes National Teacher Appreciation Week
Many education leaders suggest the best way to improve education in this country is to give teachers the status, support and recognition they genuinely deserve. The Bayshore Health Alliance agrees. We are joining the National Education Association to focus attention on the outstanding work of our public school teachers. Their dedication and expertise form the…
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Authority’s dwindling cash stymies Hazlet resident
In response to Tracey Maffiore and Michael Sacks regarding "clear air over sewerage authority issue," it stated in the July 24 Independent that Hazlet was awarded $549,059. On Aug. 7, the amount stated was "$550,000 against Bayshore Regional Service." How did this number dwindled to $105,000 and then to $75,000, in the paper of May…
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Littering in town appalls new residents of Keyport
Recently, my husband and I moved to Keyport to start our lives as a newlywed couple. We were drawn to Keyport for its historical homes and quaint neighborhoods. As in any major move, we have slowly met new people and, honestly, we have found everyone to be extremely friendly and kind-hearted. But as months have…
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Resident tells Schultz to ‘get head out of the sewer’
It never ceases to amaze me how a person, no, I should say Tom Schultz, says so much and knows so little. He should do his own studying about the Hazlet Township Sewerage Authority. Committeewoman Tracey Maffiore saved the people of this town taxes by voting "no" with Committeeman Michael Sachs to have an engineer…
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Campaign chair urges public to support HUGS campaign
As a volunteer with the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, I’m pleased to spread the word that we’ve launched a new annual giving campaign called "HUGS: Help Us Grow Stronger!" We’re encouraging our friends and neighbors to make a donation to the HUGS campaign, which runs until May 5. One of the things that most…
