Category: Independent Opinion
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Fink only committeeman to give YMCA a fair chance
In resolving an issue, a governing body has a responsibility to get the facts, analyze and discuss them in an open manner, and arrive at a well thought-out, intelligent, unbiased decision. Unfortunately in Holmdel the Township Committee is not able to proceed in this orderly method of decision-making without fear of reprisal by the regular…
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Quartermaster clears air over plaque dedication
Each year, in the week around Memorial Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars seeks donations through poppy sales. The public participation in making these donations is greatly appreciated and it permits our VFW Post No. 5918 to direct the dedicated funds for various charitable programs. Some of the programs to which our funds are directed…
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Township shouldn’t be responsible for club’s debt
The Middletown Township Committee is misleading residents by claiming the Middletown Swim and Tennis Club is a self-sustaining utility that operates at no cost to local taxpayers. The reality is, it is being subsidized by residents’ tax dollars, is being run by the governing body, and is operating with a $2.7 million debt. While utilities…
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Chairwoman hopes to breathe positive press into race
Campaigns are truly taking the low road these days, and negative campaigning should not overshadow the candidates’ qualities as leaders, especially if (as in some of the local races) they are unfounded and baseless. I must share with the readers the leadership qualities I know Valerie Niess to have, as I have worked with her…
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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. JANE LaROI BORGES, 88, of Middletown died Sept. 14 at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Holmdel. Born in New York City, she resided in Midland Park and Red…
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Residents will miss the character of the Red Oak Diner
My wife, Lynn, just called me at work to tell me some very disturbing news, the Red Oak Diner in Hazlet had closed. The diner was an absolute fixture on Route 35 north. The Red Oak was always packed with diners every day of the week, especially Sundays. You knew the Red Oak was open…
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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. MARY J. MALLOY DAALDER, 81, of Middletown died Sept. 6 at home. Born in New York City, she lived in Queens, N.Y., prior to moving to Middletown…
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Monmouth County freeholder applauds Middletown’s open space efforts
I am writing to commend Middletown Mayor Patrick Parkinson and the Township Committee for their ongoing and enthusiastic pursuit of new ways to preserve open space. Recently, the governing body authorized the placement of a referendum to gauge voter opinion on whether to increase the open space tax from 1 to 2 cents per $100…
