Category: Independent Opinion
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Liu’s financial abilities win Hammond’s endorsement
This year’s general election is especially important because it is a presidential election year. Not only is the choice of our president critical, but at each and every level our state, county, and local candidates deserve careful consideration. The Republican ticket is the only way to go. On the local level in Holmdel, our votes…
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Fink’s concern with open space wins endorsement
The tone and content of Terrence Wall’s recent letter in support of Dr. Liu is disappointing. Mr. Wall does little more than name call. In this important, local election for Township Committee, one’s vote should be based not on party labels, but rather on a personal vision of what Holmdel is and what Holmdel should…
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Liu will keep Holmdel prosperous and harmonious
Liu will keep Holmdel prosperous and harmonious My husband and I met Dr. Jun-Min Liu at graduate school about 24 years ago. Since then, both our families have kept closely connected. About 15 years ago, when we moved to New Jersey we had problems, as so many do, with the closing of our new home.…
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Let’s keep voters informed
Hazlet’s North Centerville Fire Company faced disappointment for the second time this year during last week’s special fire election. This time around, the firehouse just missed getting a new fire truck by 10 votes, a much slimmer margin than during the annual fire election in February when the measure was defeated 220 to 159. While…
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Olympic glory touches home
When Tom Wilkens touched the wall at 2:00.87 in the 200 meter individual medley at the Sydney Olympics Thursday morning, he accomplished something that no other Shore area athlete has done since 1976. He medaled in the Olympics. As Wilkens celebrates his third-place finish, all of Middletown and Monmouth County are celebrating with him. His…
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Bethany Road traffic has become unbearable Guest Column William R. Dell
Bethany Road traffic has become unbearable Guest Column William R. Dell I have been a resident of Holmdel for 43 years watching the township grow from a quiet farming hamlet to a sprawling suburb. This has brought with it improvements, but has also produced many negative effects. Among these are the destruction of pristine farmland…
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Keyport resident responds to guest column on parental notification
This is a response to the "Guest Column" in The Independent by Emily Uglesich on abortion. Courts force parental involvement when it comes to money in child support. Supporting a minor in a major medical decision is more important than this. Minors need support, guidance, and care in making such decisions as abortion, giving a…
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Critic agrees with letter writer about Middletown pistol range
We have never met, but Robert J. Louden, Ph.D., whose letter to the editor appeared in the Sept. 13 issue of the Independent, was 100 percent correct. In early July, I wrote to the mayor, committee, and police, to the effect that the "… safety of our citizens and the financial solvency of our municipality…
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Fink better suited for Holmdel Environmental Commission
Last year, I appointed the Democratic candidate Larry Fink to the Holmdel Environmental Commission. There he made contributions on environmental issues, and there is where his voluntary services will be best served. My deep concern is that Mr. Fink’s ability and focus is limited to just that single issue. He is passionately for open space,…
