Category: Independent Opinion
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Middletown teachers will never have to take a vow of poverty
As the Middletown Board of Education and the teachers union continue to negotiate a new contract concerning salaries, benefits and other matters, Diane Swaim, the union president, is quoted as saying, "Middletown teachers did not take a vow of poverty." Indeed, they should not. As well-educated, dedicated professionals, they are entitled to decent and competitive…
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Thanks for making 27th annual fair a success
The 27th annual Monmouth County Fair concluded at East Freehold Park Showgrounds in Freehold Township on July 29. The Monmouth County Park System extends its thanks to the hundreds of vendors and exhibitors, stage performers, event coordinators, and 4-H members on a job well-done. A total of 1,058 ribbons, trophies and honors were presented. From…
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That ‘win-win’ feeling
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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It’s in the eyes of the beholder, writer says (An open letter to Bayshore Community Hospital)
It’s in the eyes of the beholder, writer says (An open letter to Bayshore Community Hospital) I have had many experiences in Bayshore Hospital, especially the wonderful treatment and care my family members have gotten in emergency care and hospital stays. My preadmission testing was excellent. The staff took care of me with the most…
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Mayor responds to Hyer’s and Stalter’s accusations
The recent letter from Robert Hyer and Brian Stalter is an example of the misleading and false political rhetoric Keyport residents can expect to hear from this year’s Republican candidates. Hyer and Stalter claim a number of issues have "yet to be addressed" by the current Borough Council. This is not true and they should…
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Just what town needs
Hazlet residents will be happy to hear that township officials are planning to establish a township Web site to keep you up-to-date on community activities. We couldn’t be more supportive. We’re just surprised and sorry it took so long. The idea, according to township Committeeman Steven Piech, is to "bring the township out of antiquated…
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Nike site is not the proper location for housing program
Much has been said about the former Nike missile site in Holmdel, which was transformed into what we today call Phillips Park. Please try to picture yourself having volunteered for six years to a fine organization that is responsible for providing both recreation and tournament-level soccer, basketball, baseball and softball for more than 1,200 children.…
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Wall and cGuest Column
Wall and cGuest Column Janice L. Liebenow ronies should take ‘high road’ over Nike issue I am writing to you as a resident of Holmdel and a concerned person who takes issue with some of the folks who are opposed to the Monmouth Housing Alliance (MHA) and the Barn for the Poorest of the Poor…
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’Garden’ state is fast becoming the ’poverty’ state
Forty-five years ago, my family and I moved to New Jersey from New York. We were surprised to find taxes and living in New Jersey were so much cheaper than New York. This truly was the "garden state." But with the influx of people into this state, the governing bodies of many towns of this…
