Category: Independent Opinion
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Referendum would relieve overcrowding in schools
During the past year, I have attended many Board of Education meetings. I was there when the ad hoc committees gave their reports. I was there when the board presented its plan in August. Like many in the audience that night, I was expecting to see plans for a new school; instead it was a…
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Schools in serious need of referendum’s passage
As a parent with three children currently in Holmdel district schools, I have experienced firsthand the growth and subsequent overcrowding that is occurring in our schools. We are at maximum capacity at all schools, with storage closets and teacher prep rooms being used as classrooms, and many classes containing more than 30 students. On Dec.…
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Hyer extends thanks to Keyport supporters
As a newly elected councilman, I want to thank those of you who voted for me for your support. To those who did not vote for me, thank you too. For I truly believe varying viewpoints and concerns regarding the issues we face as a community are important to consider when attempting to resolve them.…
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Aberdeen candidates extend thanks to voters
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Aberdeen for their unflagging support during our campaign and on Election Day. Clearly, this was a validation of our past work and the direction this council is taking our township. What keeps us going during this most difficult of times was the outpouring…
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Commit to excellence and vote ‘yes’ on Holmdel school referendum
Although no one likes to vote to increase taxes, we support the Holmdel school referendum. We feel this referendum is a well-thought-out plan that will benefit all the schools and our children. A major advantage at this time is to capture the 38 percent funding the state of New Jersey has promised to Holmdel. We…
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Red Cross thanks Greater Media Newspapers’ readers
Thank you, Greater Media Newspapers and your generous readers, for the contribution of $20,000 to the Liberty Fund. As you know, on Sept. 11 the United States suffered the worst terrorist attack on American soil in history. When you give to the American Red Cross with the intention of helping this nation heal, rest assured…
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Aberdeen candidates extend thanks to voters
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Aberdeen for their unflagging support during our campaign and on Election Day. Clearly, this was a validation of our past work and the direction this council is taking our township. What keeps us going during this most difficult of times was the outpouring…
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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…
