Category: Independent Opinion
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Freeholders need to pursue better option for Belford ferry
The county is poised to sign a contract with NY Waterway to operate the commuter ferry service out of the proposed Bayshore terminal when it opens in the summer of 2002. According to Monmouth County Administrator Robert J. Collins, this operating contract was to be a done deal by mid-October. In a trial balloon floated…
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Holmdel candidate wrong to avoid a debate on important issues
The League of Women Voters (LWV) has made repeated requests to Jun-Min Liu to participate in a debate with Larry Fink, his opponent in the race for Holmdel Township Committee. So far, Liu has declined to offer the public this opportunity to learn his position. Therefore, this letter is addressed to Jun-Min Liu. Jun-Min Liu,…
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Liu’s concern for Holmdel residents is impressive
Recently I had the good fortune of meeting Jun-Min Liu, a candidate for Holmdel Township Committee. We were introduced by a mutual friend and I quickly became aware of Jun-Min’s concern for the residents of Holmdel. As a high school teacher with 25 years of experience, I naturally was curious about his work on the…
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Bayshore Business Association endorses Scarano
The winds of change are finally upon us. Not only has the season changed from summer to fall, it is also time to change the present Township Committee. The past and present administrations have been in control for over 20 years and it’s quite obvious the time for change is now. As we speak, the…
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Voting for Fink is making the right choice for Holmdel
Over the summer I had the opportunity to speak with Holmdel Township Committee candidate Larry Fink about his vision for Holmdel. I was very impressed with the commitment he has to the preservation of open space in the township. I believe it is essential for us to retain as much open space as possible. Saving…
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Former mayor endorses Liu for Township Committee
I’m voting for Dr. Jun-Min Liu for Holmdel Township Committee. Jun-Min has the experience needed to serve on our governing body. He chose to seek elected office as a volunteer on the school board. His goal was to have the best education and facilities available for our most precious assets, our children. As a former…
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Middletown town center plan deserves fair hearing
Middletown town center plan deserves fair hearing It’s not surprising to learn that residents who live near the proposed Azzolina Land Corp. town center in Middletown are planning to fight it tooth and nail. It’s rare these days that any out-of-the-ordinary proposal, particularly one of this magnitude, is met with open arms, especially by close…
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Navesink School employee fondly remembered
The education arena is frequently preoccupied with issues involving budget approvals, Board of Education elections, setting standards, accountability and school construction. These issues are important and time consuming. However, it is important to take the time on occasion to reflect on what is really important in schools: the people. The Navesink School community is reminded…
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Hazlet fire election critic should get his facts straight Guest Column Andrew P. Christ
Hazlet fire election critic should get his facts straight Guest Column Andrew P. Christ In response to the recent letter to the editor submitted by Robert Weigand of Hazlet, I say, Get your facts straight! Mr. Weigand stated that the election was "secret," yet in his own letter he presented figures that showed a larger…
