Category: Independent Opinion
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On Campus Georgian Court College, Lakewood, has announced the following local scholarship and award recipients: Michael Cerrato of Matawan, evening division grant; Tara-Ann Kisylia of Hazlet, John and Marion Reynolds Memorial Scholarship; and
On Campus Georgian Court College, Lakewood, has announced the following local scholarship and award recipients: Michael Cerrato of Matawan, evening division grant; Tara-Ann Kisylia of Hazlet, John and Marion Reynolds Memorial Scholarship; and Colleen Bonner of the Belford section of Middletown, and Alexis Jankowski of Middletown, both named to Sigma Phi Sigma. John Bolsch of…
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Keyport cops make a good argument
It may seem like a small thing to some, but we agree that the new Keyport Borough Hall police department wing should have shower facilities. It is not surprising that the Keyport police are upset about that and other cuts, including a workout area, that have been made to the police wing as part of…
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Belford Citizens Association asks for ferry proposal ‘recount’ Guest Column Patricia Cusick
Belford Citizens Association asks for ferry proposal ‘recount’ Guest Column Patricia Cusick From October 1990 through October 2000, our county freeholders have repeatedly described how a Belford ferry terminal would reduce highway congestion, improve our air quality, and support economic development of the entire Bayshore area. Over the years they have brought new dimensions to…
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Lack of patriotism upsets Middletown resident
Recently we celebrated Veterans Day — as we know, a day set aside to honor the veterans of this country. It is a day we have to remind ourselves that freedom is not free. With all the parades and ceremonies, there was one thing lacking. I was saddened to see many homes where no one…
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Matawan’s new council members say thanks
We would like to thank the residents of Matawan for electing us to the Borough Council. We pledge to fulfill our duties and responsibilities, and to represent all of Matawan’s residents with honesty, integrity, compassion and professionalism. Donna Gould Michael Cannon Paul Buccellato Matawan Borough Council members-elect
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Resident says Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Ed needs to wake up
Certain things were obvious at the first meeting on the very-rushed construction referendum, held on Halloween eve. For myself and many others, it was Superintendent Michael Klavon’s chance to explain the next financial hardship soon to be placed on the taxpayers of Matawan and Aberdeen by the supposed educational leadership. A few recent examples of…
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An election to remember
They didn’t come anywhere near the presidential race in terms of spine-tingling cliffhangers. Still, with the exception of Matawan, last week’s Independent area municipal elections created plenty of local excitement. To outsiders, probably the most remarkable race involved the Democratic win in the Republican bastion of Holmdel, where Democrats have been on the endangered local…
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Middletown should support, not reject, Azzolina’s project Guest Column Eugene Simko
Middletown should support, not reject, Azzolina’s project Guest Column Eugene Simko I am shocked that several residents of Middletown are personally attacking Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina simply because his family is proposing a unique town center in the heart of this sprawling suburb that lacks a "sense of community." Opponents of the Middletown town center, or…
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Winner in Keyport upset praises all who assisted in her campaign
The election has finally ended, and it has been a long nine months of preparing, walking and campaigning. I am very proud of the campaign the Republican Party ran, and equally proud of my running mate, Bob Hyer, who worked very hard day in and day out making many personal sacrifices throughout. I wanted to…
