Category: Independent Opinion

  • Residents need to exercise right to vote

    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 and their obligation. Today, more than ever before, this country needs the…

  • Patriotism should not be confused with insubordination

    Detective Lt. Mike Rubino is a neighbor, friend, and decorated civil servant. The fact that he wears his heart on his sleeve should be viewed as a laudable act as opposed to a character trait that warrants disciplinary action. When Mike pledged to serve the public, his commitment was borderless. The Fraternal Order of Police…

  • Walker upset with sidewalk maintenance

    I am a walker who enjoyed the walk on the new sidewalk built on Centerville Road. It’s a shame that the walk is not maintained along DePalma Farm, our Green Acres farm. I guess this is the thanks the taxpayers get for protecting open space. Next time you drive down Centerville Road, take a look…

  • Smith’s comments on swim, tennis club need explaining

    The Middletown Swim and Tennis Club, located on Harmony Road, is owned by Middletown and managed by the Township Committee. About four years ago, it was purchased by Middletown Township for more than $1 million, with an additional $77,000 allocated for repairs. This complex appears to have been in a state of disrepair since the…

  • Resident urges cancellation of open space referendum

    I strongly support Monisha Merchant’s suggestion made at a recent Holmdel Township Committee meeting that the proposed referendum, requesting voter approval of a substantial increase in the open space tax, be withdrawn. Having served for more than a quarter century on the Holmdel Environmental Commission, my credentials as a strong supporter of open space acquisition…

  • Elks member thanks fellow Elks for touching benefit

    A benefit dinner was held in my honor Sept. 22, at the Keyport/Matawan Elks Lodge No. 2030. I was amazed at the number of family and friends who turned out. My heartfelt thanks to Joe "Skip" McGiness for putting this event together. I would also like to thank all the Elks who worked so hard…

  • Police presence appreciated at family’s time of need

    We would like to take this opportunity to thank a few people who helped us in our time of need. We lost someone near and dear to many people, Jeffrey Matis, Sept. 4. The support that we received from the Keansburg Police Department — from Detective Lt. Michael Kennedy, detectives Gary Kroenburger and Kevin White,…

  • Thanking those who evacuated thousands of commuters

    Sept. 11 is a date that remains etched in all our minds. The coordinated efforts of those who safely evacuated thousands of commuters, one of whom was my husband, was an effort worthy of praise and thanks. I would like to extend genuine and sincere thanks to the many, many people and agencies involved in…

  • A supporter wants detective’s case to be reconsidered

    I am writing this in response to the Oct. 3 article in the Independent about the transferring of Detective Lt. Michael Rubino. I feel this demotion was wrong. I was one of the construction workers sent to ground zero initially to assist in the efforts, and I will tell you, being an eyewitness to the…