Category: Independent Opinion
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Conservation president urges towns to scrutinize their zoning laws
Hold that backhoe! Let’s talk zoning. Before we get ahead of ourselves in placing responsibility on developers for taking away our open space, each municipality in Monmouth County should look at the zoning ordinances it has put in place and ask the question: Do they safeguard or sell out our premium open space? The state…
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Committeeman Fink extends thanks to local supporters
I wish to thank the many people who helped elect me to the Holmdel Township Committee. I look forward to my new role, so I can work more effectively on behalf of Holmdel and all its residents. There is much to be done — addressing traffic and public safety in our neighborhoods, upgrading the library,…
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Republicans ‘should wake up,’ claims Fink supporter
I am one of the Republicans who voted for Democrat Larry Fink for our Township Committee. I must say I am thrilled that a man of integrity and action will help guide Holmdel. What I am not thrilled about is the conduct of the Holmdel regular Republican Party. The rhetoric that came out of their…
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Liu thanks local residents for efforts and support
I have received many letters, cards, and e-mails with consolation and encouragement right after the election. Even though I lost this election, I am glad that I made so many new friends. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you again for your efforts, undivided support and confidence in me. You also told…
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Resident confident Fink will preserve Chase tract
Congratulations to all the Holmdel voters who made such a wonderful choice in electing Larry Fink for Holmdel Township Committee! It was an inspiration to see residents offer such enthusiastic support to a candidate with unparalleled experience, integrity and dedication to addressing issues of real importance to our township. It was also gratifying to see…
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Wall extends welcome to Committeeman-elect Fink
I would like to welcome Committeeman-elect Larry Fink to the 2001 governing body. Both Larry Fink and Dr. Jun-Min Liu worked very hard to earn the support of the voters. Everyone who participated in the democratic process of the 2000 campaign should feel quite proud. There is much work to do in Holmdel, of course.…
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Area police department cooperation during funeral much appreciated
This letter is written to the police chiefs of Aberdeen, Hazlet, Keansburg, Keyport and Union Beach on behalf of myself and the entire Thomas F. Smith family. All of us wish to express our appreciation for all of your assistance on Oct. 19 in handling the traffic flow for the funeral procession for Thomas F.…
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Bayshore Community Hospital Auxiliary appreciates area support
A spaghetti dinner was held Oct. 29 to raise money for the Bayshore Community Hospital Auxiliary, Holmdel, which in turn helps the hospital. A total of $933 was raised. To the outpouring of people who came to enjoy the day of spaghetti, we say, "Thank you." To all the auxiliary volunteers who helped at the…
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Resident feels proposed town center not necessary
As a concerned Middletown resident, I am alarmed by Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina’s (R-13) proposed town center to be built on Route 35, between Kanes Lane and Kings Highway East. After seeing the map of the proposed development in the Independent and not believing my eyes, I went to a meeting of the Concerned Citizens of…
