Category: Independent Opinion
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for the record
The quote, "What I want to avoid is somebody signing up and collecting a paycheck if nothing is happening," was wrongly attributed to Middletown Board of Education Vice President Sherry Gevarter in an article in last week’s Independent. The quote should have been attributed to board member Jean Osborne. The American Cancer Society "Relay for…
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Mountain Hill expresses dismay over sign damage
There have been news reports recently about signs — either for or against the proposed Middletown Town Square — that have been removed or stolen from both private and public land in the township. These signs are placed throughout Middletown. Both the town square developers and the Concerned Citizens of Middletown who oppose the project,…
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Republican candidates feel issues must be addressed
There are many issues brought up during last fall’s campaign that have yet to be addressed, let alone resolved. Perhaps the most glaring commentary on the mayor and council is the deplorable inactivity around and condition of our beloved waterfront. We still do not have ferry service due to the council’s indecision. In addition, bags…
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Youths held in connection with fire
HOLMDEL — Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a suspicious trash bin fire Friday in a Laurel Avenue condominium complex. Because of the intense heat, the front vinyl siding melted on two nearby townhouses. When police responded to The Orchards condominium complex off Laurel Avenue at 3:33 p.m. Aug. 3, the trash bin…
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Merla extends thanks to supporters of Fireman’s Fair
As I walked around the fireman’s parking lot last week, I thought for a second ‘What a great idea it was to move the fair to a new location, only twice in 35 years.’ I know a lot of credit goes to many; I will thank everyone involved, not to miss anyone. The weather was…
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Democratic candidates feel issues must be addressed
There are many issues brought up during last fall’s campaign that have yet to be addressed, let alone resolved. Perhaps the most glaring commentary on the mayor and council is the deplorable inactivity around and condition of our beloved waterfront. We still do not have ferry service due to the council’s indecision. In addition, bags…
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Letters Nike issue involves land use, not crisis housing
Letters Nike issue involves land use, not crisis housing Over the years there have been various attempts to address the homelessness problem. In fact, a federal role was created when then-Sen. Al Gore (D-Tennessee) served as chief sponsor of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. President Ronald Reagan signed this act into law on…
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Middletown administrators respond to criticism of teachers
The best response to last week’s guest column regarding the teachers of Middletown would probably be to ignore it as simple emotional nonsense. To do so, however, would be unfair to so many dedicated teachers we have come to know and respect in our more than 50 years of combined service to Middletown. One would…
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Middletown taxpayers work just as hard as Middletown teachers
Here we go again. Another contract impasse for the poverty stricken teachers union of Middletown. While the rest of New Jersey deals with layoffs, bankruptcies, and foreclosures, the Middletown Township Education Associa-tion (MTEA), as usual, keeps trying to convince the few mush heads they are the only ones who work hard. Well, you know what?…
