Category: Independent Opinion

  • Schools continue war against drugs

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer Schools continue war against drugs By josh davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Due to recent events, including the war in Iraq and the war on terrorism, the Middletown school district is focusing its security force on terrorist alerts instead of drug problems in the schools. "We’re very concerned about security in…

  • School board gets full construction permits

    By maura dowginStaff Writer School board gets full construction permits By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The Board of Education has finally received construction permits for all the work in the referendum project. "We got full permits," said Martin Pfleger, board member and liaison to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. "Everything is according to…

  • Your Turn

    Guest ColumnJudith StanleyColemanSecrecy still shrouds Sandy Hook redevelopment scheme Your Turn Guest Column Judith Stanley Coleman Secrecy still shrouds Sandy Hook redevelopment scheme Guest Column Judith Stanley Coleman Secrecy still shrouds Sandy Hook redevelopment scheme How can a newly released traffic study, that I read about in the paper on March 27, predict the effect…

  • Special ed. parents face off against board member

    By maura dowginStaff Writer Special ed. parents face off against board member By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — A comment made by a Board of Education member has angered the parents of special education students. "I’m disgusted with the dialogue. Blame me. I’m brave enough to sit up here and say it," said Thomas…

  • Guest Column

    Mary Lou StrongPreservationist gives thumbs up to Sandy Hook project Guest Column Mary Lou Strong Preservationist gives thumbs up to Sandy Hook project Mary Lou Strong Preservationist gives thumbs up to Sandy Hook project This is an unfortunate time if you happen to be a preservationist, as I am. Our governor eliminated all funding for…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries NICHOLAS J. AMENDOLA, 54, of Keyport died April 12 at home. Born in Newark, he was a lifelong resident of Keyport. Mr. Amendola was a machinist foreman at the Star Ledger, Montville, for 14 years. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Roman…

  • Education foundation in critical need of volunteers

    As the Middletown Township Education Foundation wraps up its fiscal year, the organization finds itself at a critical juncture. Organized with 20 volunteers in 1985, the foundation is one of the oldest operating local education foundations in the state. However, it now finds itself operating with fewer than 10 active trustees, and our numbers are…

  • Resident questions town budget and Gordon contract

    In your Feb. 20 edition, the article on page three titled "Mayor makes move to lower legal costs" states, "The new contract with Gordon includes a cap of basic township fees at $85,000 that includes crafting ordinances and resolutions, attending meetings and answering township-related informational calls, Piech said." The article also states, "The cap includes…

  • VFW 2179 and auxiliary extend thanks to Sen. Kyrillos

    VFW 2179 and auxiliary extend thanks to Sen. Kyrillos VFW 2179 and auxiliary extend thanks to Sen. Kyrillos The members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179 and Ladies Auxiliary wish to extend a cordial thank you to Sen. Joseph M. Kyrillos Jr. (R-13th District) for taking time to attend our April 3…