Category: Independent Opinion
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Resident claims mayor violated his constitutional right to speak
The continuing saga of the illegal 14-foot high, 750-foot long fence along the west side of Route 34, reared its ugly head at the Nov. 12 Township Committee meeting. Again our mayor placed our item on the last part of the agenda, as he did at the three preceding meetings. As usual, we waited many…
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Sheriff Oxley extends thanks to supporters
During the past six years, it has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve as the Monmouth County sheriff. During that time, I’ve dedicated myself to serving the residents of Monmouth County full time as their sheriff. This administration will continue to pursue an agency-wide "commitment to excellence" for the benefit of every man…
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Keyport official’s response to resident unwarranted
I am writing in response to the "dumfounded" Keyport council member, Susan Ashmore-Montanti, and her recent personal attack against me. Apparently any mere suggestion of her name in a fact-based letter will invite a derogatory and wholly revealing response that resounds with the style of leadership she wishes to inflict upon this community. In my…
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More facts needed before voting on referendum
Less than a month from now, we will be asked to approve bonding for additions to our present schools. We have to ask ourselves as to whether we have been given all the pertinent information to support this referendum; from my standpoint, I do not think so. The board finally realized additions were the only…
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Keyport board’s actions appall Hazlet resident
How sad the Keyport Board of Education does not deem Veterans Day important enough to close its schools. What kind of a lesson does this teach our children about the sacrifices made by these veterans in wartime, so they may live in a free country? At a time like this, when we are fighting a…
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Jannarone congratulated for financial experience
As much as I have condemned the Matawan/Aberdeen schools for mediocre performance in student achievement tied to an inordinately high level of tax and spending, I have to take notice and congratulate the district’s business office on running a clean operation accounting for the monies taken in and spent. Kenneth Jannarone has managed this area…
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Political agenda, not roads, is problem in Old Bridge
It was with disgust we read the remarks made by Alayne Shepler, Old Bridge administrator. Her attempts to defend Old Bridge’s reluctance to pass a weight limit ban on Middlesex Road are unfounded. She stated that with the weight limit ban on Middlesex Road, trucks would use Morristown Road and drive through Old Bridge’s "residential…
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Wall’s ‘sour grapes’ are not correct reaction to victory
This letter is in response to a quote by Terence Wall that appeared in an article published in a local daily newspaper. Wall is quoted as saying, "I’d say the Democratic campaign has done enough damage for one day in Holmdel." Gee, sour grapes form a victorious candidate. The "giant" in the case is all…
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WTC relief organization thanks residents who gave
We, the people of Holmdel, have answered the call. Since the tragic events of Sept. 11, Holmdel citizens have rallied together spiritually, physically and financially. Within the last three weeks the Holmdel Victims Relief Education Foundation sent out a mailing to all Holmdel residents asking for a contribution to assist the children of families directly…
