Category: Independent Opinion

  • Holmdel resident appalled at behavior at public meeting

    I recently attended a Township Committee meeting concerning the proposed wastewater management plan for the township of Holmdel. After listening to a weak presentation of the proposed plan, I did learn that our mayor could barely run a public meeting, let alone a whole town. Larry Fink has initiated two issues that are adversely affecting…

  • Tireless Berk, Orsini make smart choice for committee

    Anyone who has worked with Janet Berk in he many volunteer capacities has no need to read any further. I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly endorse Janet for the Holmdel Township Committee, and to encourage anyone who cares about the future of our town to vote for her. Janet and I have worked together…

  • Berk, Orsini will continue to work for Holmdel’s future

    We are writing this letter to express our support for Janet Berk and Tony Orsini in their candidacy for Holmdel Township Committee. During their campaign, Janet and Tony have identified the issues facing Holmdel and offered unambiguous positions to address these matters. Review of their campaign literature indicates both Janet and Tony have strong educational…

  • Niess, Reddington will restore needed civility to Holmdel

    Political season appears to be in full swing as the usual suspects are coming out with their predictable attacks on the Holmdel Republican candidates. Blind anger toward Republicans and not the issues people care about motivate their political stand. To the thoughtful, intelligent Holmdel voter, the clear choice Nov. 5 can only be Valerie Niess…

  • Voting is more than right, it’s citizens’ responsibility

    It isn’t the right to vote that keeps government responsive to those whom it governs; rather it’s those who vote who accomplished this miracle of government. Voting is more than just a right of citizenship for American citizens; it’s their duty, their responsibility, their obligation. Today, more than ever before, this country needs the political…

  • Writer rebuts recent ‘Your Turn’ by Aberdeen resident

    I read the "Your Turn" guest column by Mr. Lawrence Morello with great interest. Did you know Mr. Morello asked a total of 38 questions in his essay? I have a few questions for Mr. Morello: Have you attended the many Board of Education meetings held throughout the year? What about the Town Council meetings?…

  • Voter will repeat same votes made in June

    In June, I went to the polls to vote for Robert Reddington and Valerie Niess. With the November election rapidly approaching, they are still clearly the two best candidates. I like to think of myself as an informed voter, one who makes an educated decision. I am not swayed by political fliers, and I check…

  • 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. NEWTON P. POLICASTRO, 66, of Matawan died Oct. 13 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in Newark, he lived in Irvington, Kearny and Old Bridge…

  • 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. MARIA "MAMIE" CRISTINE, 85, of Old Bridge died Oct. 2 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in New York City, she lived in Queens, N.Y., before moving…