Category: Independent Opinion
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Disappointed with top state court’s ruling on abortion notification law Guest Column Joseph Azzolina
Disappointed with top state court’s ruling on abortion notification law Guest Column Joseph Azzolina I am appalled at the state Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the statute that requires parental notification for minors seeking abortions. I understand the constitutional arguments on behalf of privacy and individual autonomy, but what I want to know is, whatever…
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Grouping all volunteers is simply ridiculous
I read with great interest the recent resolutions in regard to rewarding Keyport’s volunteers with an incentive program. However, I simply cannot understand how Mayor Kevin Graham can equate the services of the fire department and first aid squad with the duties of the Harbor Commission, Planning Board and the KYAL [Little League]. Their service…
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Need for Middletown soccer fields is real and it is long overdue
The need for soccer fields in Middletown is real. Those who choose to fight against additional fields for our youth too often are misinformed. Did you know the Middletown Soccer Club must pay an average of $11,000 per year to play soccer games at Thompson Park? Did you know there are more than 3,500 boys…
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GPU Energy’s plan has little to do with capacity needs
The recent proposal to erect poles and reinforce existing towers/poles along a 6.4 mile NJ Transit right of way has little to do with capacity needs. This, in my opinion, is simply the technique used to expand the growth of the highly profitable, non-regulated side of GPU’s telecommunications operations. The non-regulated telecom business, according to…
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Now’s the time to fight GPU transmission line proposal
I think these numbers should be of use to all of us concerned about GPU’s proposed transmission lines through our towns. Don’t just sit and listen to the questionable information handed out at the town meetings. Call the N.J. Board of Public Utilities. Tell them what you think about it. You may reach President Herbert…
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Let’s take the battles out of Middletown’s youth athletics
What ever happened to "Take me out to the ball game?" This is a disgrace! Middletown was forced to forfeit the championship. No, we weren’t happy with it, but, yes, we went with the rules. Middletown eventually won. Yes, because Hazlet had to then forfeit because their coach failed to read the same rule book…
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Middletown resident expresses thanks to all who helped
On May 26, I had a short "blackout" in the small shopping center by "Daniel Towers" in Middletown. After crossing New Monmouth Road, and just entering the parking lot, I blacked out, fell and hit myself on the left eyebrow. A young woman from the beauty shop stayed in back of me, holding me up…
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How did it get so bad?
Matawan and Aberdeen residents will be saddened when they read about the condition of the former Broad Street Matawan High School which the Matawan Borough Council appears ready to condemn to the junkyard. While the exterior of the building does not look all that great, when compared to the rotting interior, it is a thing…
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Writer will never stop singing the praises of the Middletown police
Unfortunately, not often enough do we take time out from our sometimes hectic lives to publicly acknowledge special acts of courage or compassion. I admit that I, too, am not free from guilt in this area and have no valid excuses to offer. On one occasion I did publicly express my gratitude for the care…
