Category: Independent Opinion

  • Stranded motorist extends thanks to rescuers

    Stranded motorist extends thanks to rescuers With the warm weather finally upon us and spring fast approaching, I have not forgotten all the snow we have had. One morning, when the wind and snow had started blowing hard, my car became stuck in a snow bank on Route 520 near Thompson Park. Patrolman Nicholas J.…

  • Candidate’s capabilities would be service to Holmdel

    Ray Tai would be a big plus to Holmdel’s school board with his organization capability, experience and dedication to serving others. I have known Ray since his high school years. Time surely has changed his looks and his weight, but his capability to keep things well organized and his dedication to whatever he is committed…

  • Committee’s Democrats commended for choice

    In the events that led up to the Jan. 4 Hazlet Township Committee reorganization meeting, it was rumored state Sen. John O. Bennett III would represent our town as its attorney. Republican member of the Township Committee believed Mr. Bennett would be the best selection because of his experience, and knowledge of Hazlet, as well…

  • Thanks extended to supporters of silent auction

    Thanks extended to supporters of silent auction On March 8, Middle Road School PTO hosted its sixth annual silent auction. On behalf of myself and all the members of the committee, we would like to thank all who came out to support us. This year’s event was the biggest yet, producing profits the committee never…

  • Get back to reality with school budget increase

    Get back to reality with school budget increase Where has reality gone when a school budget represents two-thirds or more of the real estate taxes paid ($17 million in municipal taxes for Matawan and Aberdeen, and $34 million for 3,700 students in the school system)? Now we are talking about a 10 percent increase in…

  • Writer: Biased opinion was way to protect ad revenues

    Writer: Biased opinion was way to protect ad revenues This is in response to a ridiculous editorial in a local daily newspaper titled "Sabotage in Middletown." It is ludicrous for the newspaper to insinuate the Planning Board unanimously passed the new master plan solely to sabotage the proposed Town Center mall by the Mountain Hill…

  • Commander reassures public during time of unrest

    Commander reassures public during time of unrest During this time of unrest in the world, I would like to assure the public The Salvation Army will continue its tradition of supporting our troops and their families, both here and abroad. Best known for the Donut Girls of World War II, The Salvation Army has played…

  • Committee deserves praise for assessment reduction

    Committee deserves praise for assessment reduction The Holmdel Township Committee was recently criticized for entering into a negotiated agreement with Lucent Technologies, resulting in lowering Lucent’s assessment, thus reducing its taxes to the township. A letter written by Eldred Stenzel and titled "Holmdel resident urges other residents to oppose trend," appeared in the Independent March…

  • Friend, colleague offers en­dorsement to candidate

    Friend, colleague offers en­dorsement to candidate I am very pleased to learn Dr. Ray Tai has decided to run again this year for the Holmdel Board of Education. I have known Ray for more than 10 years, on both professional and personal levels. It will be a big loss for Holmdel if we miss him…