Category: Independent Opinion
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‘Yesteryear’ is reader’s favorite feature in Independent
I wanted to say a long overdue thank you for the "Yesteryear" column. This unusual feature is my favorite. I’ve continued studying history long after my own school career was history, but I always find something informative in "Yesteryear." Reading it gives a different perspective on the area as well as the people and customs…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. LISA TUOHY PETERMANN, 42, of Union Beach died Oct. 27 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Jersey City, she lived in the Port Monmouth section of…
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Residents deserve apology
The Holmdel Township Committee disregarded a portion of the state’s Open Public Meetings Act and broke the law. In response to the error the governing body made by not allowing any public comment at its Oct. 21 meeting, some committee members shrugged off the mistake as no problem. While they may think preventing public input…
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Family’s faith in mankind restored by selfless acts
During the past two years, there has been a great deal of rhetoric over whether Middletown indeed has a sense of community and closeness. Well, I can personally attest to a tremendous spirit of community, and it is embodied by our local police force and our good and concerned neighbors. Earlier this morning, I went…
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A yes vote on Tuesday will preserve Keyport’s waterfront
The voters of Keyport will have the opportunity to voice their opinion Tuesday on the future of our waterfront by voting on a nonbinding referendum. When my husband and I moved to this community 15 years ago, the natural beauty of the bay was one of the primary draws. We were sure the town was…
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Rushing to take the ferry
Rush hour will take on a whole new meaning Monday. The new Belford ferry service to Manhattan will take the rush out of some commuters’ rush hour. The Belford ferry service to Manhattan is finally a reality after 14 years of waiting. Local commuters will have the option of going to and from work in…
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Reverse Alwell’s comments and truth is revealed
Regular Republican Patrick Alwell’s letter in the Oct. 2 issue of the Independent is typical of the half-truths his cohorts have been using in their campaign. An example (he said): "For all practical matters, though, the issue of sewering the south slope is dead, and it was killed by former Republican Mayor David Chai. It…
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Lavan takes too much credit for antenna issue
It amazes us how political candidates take credit for issues and initiatives of others. For example, we recently received a political flier from Kevin Lavan who is running for Township Committee, proclaiming he " … fought to make sure our water tower was not the base for cellular antennae, protecting our community and children from…
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Republicans will restore balance to committee
When recounting events in writing, as Carol Beckenstein did in her letter to the editor in the Sept. 14 Independent, I suggest she keep her facts accurate. Valerie Niess was sitting alongside me when Carol Beckenstein insistently started asking questions relating to a telephone survey. Val Niess said very clearly she was unsure of the…
