Category: Independent Opinion

  • Holmdel resident awaits answer to sidewalk dilemma

    I am responding to the DePalma letter published Oct. 17. DePalma says I didn’t have any facts; this is wrong. How else would I have known the sidewalk was not being maintained if I didn’t call the township? Now, here are my facts, as least the responses I received from Holmdel (and, I might add,…

  • 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…

  • Family grateful to those who’ve touched their lives in a special way

    On Nov. 16, our 3-year-old daughter, Alonna, was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes type 1. This means she needs to be given at least two shots on a daily basis to stay alive, and her finger needs to be pricked at a minimum of four times a day to check her glucose levels. In addition, her…

  • Salvation Army grateful for strong support during WTC relief effort

    In the wake of the Sept. 11 tragedy, I want to share with the public that the Salvation Army’s New Jersey Division is not only on the scene but doing everything humanly possible for the victims, their families and all rescue personnel. The New Jersey Division has several canteens, located in New York and New…

  • November is ‘National Family Caregivers Month’

    November has been designated "National Family Caregivers Month." During November, the Arc of Monmouth would like to recognize and express appreciation to the hundreds of family members throughout the county who are caregivers of persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Mothers and fathers of people with developmental disabilities are most often their primary…

  • Committeeman Wall feels public apology is due from Fink

    A special message for future candidates, whether Democrat or Republican: I have a special message for you as you consider a run for office. Don’t quit; do run. Make a difference and take a stand against negative campaigns such as that run by the local Democrats in Holmdel. Those who observed the character assassination I…

  • Voters send mixed signals

    With about 50 percent of voters turning out in towns in the Indepen-dent’s coverage area, both political parties did well, win or lose. The Republicans held tight in Middletown, retaining complete control over the municipal government, but for the second straight year, Democrats showed they could muster strong support. Although they lost in Holmdel, the…

  • Kyrillos aims to work for a stronger New Jersey

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of the 13th legislative district for re-electing me a your state senator. I look forward to representing you in Trenton along with my running mates assemblymen Joe Azzolina and Sam Thompson. The confidence voters place in me means a great deal and I am…

  • Guest Column Thomas Vorrius MIddletown resident saddened by misfortune of local police officer

    Guest Column Thomas Vorrius MIddletown resident saddened by misfortune of local police officer When I heard about this brave man’s misfortune at a time of greater awareness, I was saddened. I’ve known Lt. Michael Rubino for years and am convinced of his strong character and integrity. This is a man who looks for the good…