Category: Independent Opinion

  • Soccer League thanks supporters for field

    The Aberdeen-Matawan Soccer League (AMSL) is pleased to announce that on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. the Strathmore Elementary School soccer field will be dedicated. This past spring, the league kicked off its inaugural game at the new Matawan Regional High School soccer field. These two soccer facilities help to alleviate a shortage of…

  • Merchant, Orsini offer enthusiasm and fresh ideas

    A rally to protest the new Lowe’s superstore was held Aug. 25 at Holmdel Meadows, a neighborhood opposite the construction site. Organized by Democratic candidates for Township Committee, Monisha Merchant and Tony Orsini, rally participants decried the impact of the new Lowe’s on their lives — increased traffic, noise, pollution, all-night deliveries with 18-wheeler trucks…

  • Matawan Downtown Celebration enjoyed by more than 2,000

    Thank you to everyone who helped make Matawan’s recent fifth annual Downtown Celebration and Night Out Against Crime a huge success. The efforts of local volunteers, the borough of Matawan, the Matawan Police Department and many local businesses including Sultan’s Palace Restaurant, Commerce Bank, Bayshore Community Health Services, Cifelli Disposal, Community Bank of N.J., Lionetti…

  • Road ahead offers two contrasting scenarios for Middletown

    Picture the two following scenarios: After a fabulous show at the new arts center, and short walk over to Peppercorn’s for a bite to eat, cup of coffee in hand, perusing the antique store, which supplies the Middletown Village historical map. Strolling along Kings Highway, map in hand, exploring the history of the area: the…

  • Getting a piece of the pie

    There’s always excitement in the air as school administrators and staff prepare for a new school year, and there is a lot going on in our local school districts, as you’ll read in this week’s Back to School section. There’s also a lot of referendum talk, which should not be too surprising with the state…

  • Guest Column Nick Mariolis Helping the homeless should bring community together, not divide it

    Guest Column Nick Mariolis Helping the homeless should bring community together, not divide it Holmdel is an affluent community that should help the poor and homeless. I believe it is our responsibility to do so. Many Holmdel residents have already helped. Many more would if given the opportunity, and so would I. Holmdel is a…

  • This is in response to Township Committee member Raymond O’Grady’s regrettable attempt to denigrate the splendid decision to change the proposed ordinance, which would in effect reduce the size of the proposed “town center” mall. As the lone dis

    This is in response to Township Committee member Raymond O’Grady’s regrettable attempt to denigrate the splendid decision to change the proposed ordinance, which would in effect reduce the size of the proposed "town center" mall. As the lone dissenting vote, O’Grady has reaffirmed his long-standing position as an advocate for excessive development within the township.…

  • Clean Car legislation applauded by writer

    As a resident of New Jersey, I am concerned about our poor air quality. This is especially true now in the summer months, when people with respiratory illnesses like asthma are warned to stay inside on nearly one out of every three days due to high levels of ozone or smog. I was pleased to…

  • Parents express gratitude for support

    To the Keyport police who directed traffic on Friday, Aug. 3 and stopped the busy shore traffic on Saturday morning so we could bring Jenn past her house one last time, we thank you. To all the teachers and students of Keyport Central School, Keyport High School and the PTA, who for a whole year…