Category: Independent Opinion
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This past summer, I worked as a community relations assistant for the “town square” project. It seems an issue that should spark interest and constructive debate within our township has brought out the worst in many of our citizensMystified by a
This past summer, I worked as a community relations assistant for the "town square" project. It seems an issue that should spark interest and constructive debate within our township has brought out the worst in many of our citizensMystified by anti-town square reaction. Several newspapers and the Concerned Citizens of Middletown have reported incidents of…
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O’Grady still confused over Middletown’s town square debacle
Middletown Township Committeeman Raymond J. O’Grady Sr., in comments made in June, acknowledged being confused about the zoning ordinance change which, at the time, the Township Committee was considering. His letter to the editor on July 12 shows he still is. Let’s make it clear: The reason the proposed Azzolina-Scaduto mall became an issue is…
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Chief clarifies Legion’s omission at fair It is my pleasure to follow up my previous letter regarding the Keyport Fireman’s Fair with the following:
Chief clarifies Legion’s omission at fair It is my pleasure to follow up my previous letter regarding the Keyport Fireman’s Fair with the following: I recently received a phone call at my home from the fire chief expressing his thanks for the compliments in my previous letter to the editor, while conveying his concern about…
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Writer suggests town square promoter taking his signs too seriously
I read with amusement Mr. Philip Scaduto’s lamentation (Aug. 8, 2001) about casualties in the Great Sign War currently raging in Middletown. It’s not the Blue vs. the Gray, but rather the pro-"town square" greens (the color choice I assume is ironic) and the anti-"town square" reds. My jaw dropped open, however, when Mr. Scaduto…
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Preservation of Marlboro State Hospital is sought Open letter to the Marlboro Township Council:
Preservation of Marlboro State Hospital is sought Open letter to the Marlboro Township Council: The Monmouth Conservation Foundation has made known to the council on several occasions in the past it would like to see as much of the Marlboro State Hospital site preserved as open space as is possible. The question "Why is this…
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The right decision is not always the popular one
More than 30 years ago, a very important issue came before the residents of Middletown Town-ship and the Township Committee. The issue dealt directly with the building of a sewer system within our growing community. It was met with strong opposition by many residents in the township. The cause behind the dissension was due to…
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The Salvation Army responds to criticism
I feel compelled to clarify The Salvation Army, N.J. Division’s stance regarding recent media attention of President Bush’s faith-based initiative, and believe the following comments by Commissioner John Busby, our national commander, to be forthright and sincere: "Recent news coverage about The Salvation Army’s support for President Bush’s faith-based initiative may have obscured a fundamental…
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Swim teacher instills ’win-win’ feeling in children
Although the summer is not over, another fun-filled year has ended for the Hazlet swim team. Under the careful guidance of Jean Marie Gillen, our children worked toward their personal best in swimming. Head coach Jean Marie and her many supporters consistently create a "win-win" environment for all the swimmers on the team. We’d sincerely…
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Silly season about to begin
Schoolchildren and their parents aren’t the only ones preparing for the post-Labor Day activities. Local politicians are preparing as well, not for school, but to launch their fall campaigns in earnest. What we are about to enter, according to many, is the "silly season." Why the silly season? Because out of the mouths of many…
