Category: Independent Opinion
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More Obituaries
FLORENCE K. KERSCHNER, 93, of Matawan, died Nov. 1 at Victoria Health Care Center, Matawan. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived in Highland Park before moving to Matawan in 1963. She and her late husband, Richard, operated Western Auto Store, Matawan, for 30 years, before retiring. She was a lifelong member of Congregation Ohav Emeth,…
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New endorsement policy disappoints resident
I was disappointed when I read that you will no longer endorse political candidates. Your editorial mentions surveys that said this is what people want; but is it what your readers want? Over the years I’ve always enjoyed reading who you endorse and the reasons for your endorsement. I believe it helped me make a…
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Fair View Cemetery manager says political ad distorted the truth
The Nov. 1 half-page display advertisement in the Independent paid for by Middletown Neighborhoods Preservation Association, contained distortion of truth and out-and-out falsehoods. The first item is wildlife. What wildlife exists, especially the deer, is because of the close proximity of the Navy Road. Any wildlife displaced has relocated to the adjacent 20-plus acres owned…
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Obituaries
ANNA M. ASHBEE CUNNINGHAM, 95, of Middletown, died Oct. 30 at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Holmdel. Born in North Madison, Conn., she lived in Madison before moving to Middletown. She was a secretary for the Hull Agency, Madison, for 19 years. She was a member of the Middletown Reformed Church, Middletown, and a former member…
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Cambridge Drive plan back on board agenda
The proposed Cambridge Drive Housing Develop-ment in Aberdeen is back before the Zoning Board and scheduled to be presented at a public hearing on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Aberdeen Township municipal building. On the surface, this may appear to be an issue only for those who live on or around Cambridge Drive.…
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Thanks to coach, Matawan Regional soccer team has turned a corner
On a recent rainy day the Matawan Regional High School varsity soccer team played a heavily favored team from Brick and beat them. You need to understand the dire state of soccer at Matawan the past couple of years to fully appreciate what the win means, and in the process where the high school program…
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Middletown needs a town center to call its own, resident says (Copy of a letter to Middletown Mayor Rosemarie Peters)
Middletown needs a town center to call its own, resident says (Copy of a letter to Middletown Mayor Rosemarie Peters) I am aware that there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the proposed Middletown Town Center on Route 35. As a longtime resident and active volunteer in various community projects over the years, I…
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Tom Wilkens earned gold from one special Port Monmouth child
On Oct. 21 my family had gone to King of Kings Church for a concert which my two young daughters were in. We arrived about 2 p.m. for practice. The show was to start around 3 p.m., so my daughter Heather and I went outside to watch the parade we did not want to miss.…
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Don’t complain about suburban sprawl; vote for open space
With regard to prudent investing in real estate, a wise man once said, "Land, they ain’t making any more of it." An addendum for modern times might be "and they ain’t giving it away." Residents who daily witness the growth of Monmouth County continue to lament to newspapers, neighbors and their town officials about the…
