Category: Independent Opinion
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Many avenues need exploring to put Holmdel library on right track Guest Column Emily Uglesich
Many avenues need exploring to put Holmdel library on right track Guest Column Emily Uglesich The movement to build a new library is spearheaded by the notion that Holmdel is a community that places high value on education. It is said that our present library does not reflect those high standards we value because there…
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Redistricting plan for disabled students all wrong Guest Column William Carton
Redistricting plan for disabled students all wrong Guest Column William Carton As the parent of a learning disabled student in the Middletown school district, I am deeply concerned with proposed redistricting of learning disabled students. I question the legality of the proposed redistricting of learning disabled students in self-contained classes from Thorne Middle School to…
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Resident extends thanks to Matawan Fire Department
On Sunday evening, Dec. 3, the firefighters of the Matawan Fire Department rescued my husband and me from a potential tragedy we didn’t even know was developing. While out on another call that led them past our home, a volunteer named Tim Clifton noticed 15-foot flames shooting from our chimney. Doing whatever was necessary to…
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Holmdel school board makes a bold move
Holmdel residents — particularly parents of pre-school and school-age children — are probably still reeling after learning that three of the four district principals, as well as five other longtime key staff members, will be leaving the school district over the next two years. The group includes an assistant high school principal, guidance director, supervisors…
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Local asks: ‘Town Center’ or giant shopping complex? Guest Column Patrick Short
Local asks: ‘Town Center’ or giant shopping complex? Guest Column Patrick Short The current development proposed by the Azzolina Land Corp. on Route 35 between Kanes Lane and Kings Highway is nothing more than a huge retail shopping complex dressed in sheep’s clothing. A town center that is easily accessible for people to gather and…
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Let’s entice businesses, not thwart efforts
This letter is to all who are in a position to have New York Fast Ferry come to our town. If this company needs to park the boat on the weekday evenings from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., it seems like a small request. There is not that much activity at the waterfront during those…
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Town Center would be asset to Middletown
I am writing in support of Mr. Azzolina’s proposed town center. I’m one of the lessening numbers of "natives" of this area — I’ve lived here all my life. Our sons have gone through the township schools, and live here today. We have seen a great many changes over the years; some good and some…
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Let’s stop sanitizing our religious beliefs
I would like to say thank you to Tom Cosentino for his letter regarding the religious significance of holiday decorations. Little by little, the true symbol of Christmas for the Christian world — the crèche — has been supplanted by the commercial symbols, Santa Claus and the Christmas tree. While each has its merit, one…
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Chairman extends thanks to all Heart Walk volunteers
On behalf of the American Heart Association and as a Monmouth County businessman, I want to say thank you Monmouth County! The 2000 Monmouth County American Heart Walk was a great success. A record-setting $185,000 was raised to help support the American Heart Association and its fight against New Jersey’s No. 1 and No. 3…
