Category: Independent Opinion

  • Mid’town golf course proposal a bad idea

    Most recently it has been reported in the local press that the Middletown Township Committee wants to take 75 acres of Stevensen Park and turn it into a golf course. The numbers are there, they claim, to make this happen with golf facilities consultant John LaPoint claiming 15,700 potential golfers are ready to rumble. So,…

  • Fairview fields a done deal before residents had chance to protest

    I attended the Middletown Township Committee meeting on June 19 and was appalled at the arrogance and disdain shown by the committee to residents voicing disapproval of the plan to put new soccer fields and parking lots on the Fairview field. They apparently have their minds set, and the decision made to go ahead with…

  • For Elks lodge members, Americanism continues 365 days a year

    The celebrations of Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day each year permit ample opportunity for Americans to reflect on those who sacrificed their lives in this nation’s service, the meaning of our national symbol and the liberty our nation enjoys. The members of the Middletown Elks Lodge take full advantage of those opportunities, as…

  • Resident praises Fink and his vision for Holmdel

    Being a resident for over 12 years from the northern part of Holmdel, an area that the local GOP has ‘dumped on’ for over a decade, I thoroughly agree with Carol Beckstein’s letter to the Independent (‘GOP paved way for population explosion,’ June 21). Rather than absorb the impact of Mount Laurel housing as a…

  • Appeal made to Gov. Whitman to support S-200

    (Copy of a letter to Governor Whitman): I am writing you out of great concern for the future of our school system in Middletown. Our budget was recently defeated by an extremely narrow margin (less than one percent) and the Township Committee has cut over $1.6 million from the budget. Right now, our class sizes…

  • New York Fast Ferry would be a plus for Keyport

    I would like to publicly thank the owners of New York Fast Ferry for the opportunity to have an enjoyable afternoon with my family on their introductory cruise. My grandchildren thought it was quite an experience. When the boat was brought into Keyport harbor, many people along the bulkhead looked at the ferry as it…

  • Thank you extended to Keyport mayor and council

    My family and I are so grateful that you took the time and interviewed two of our own most caring individuals for the position of police chief in Keyport. Frank knew they were ready. We know they will make you proud. The entire police force makes the town proud. Each and every one on this…

  • Private school grads deserve congratulations, too

    This is in reference to your editorial entitled "Good luck, class of 2000." While I feel that it is commendable that you would publicly congratulate the class of 2000 graduates, I wondered why the other four schools in our area were blatantly omitted. I need to remind you that Mater Dei, Christian Brothers Academy, St.…

  • Obituaries

    ALEXANDER A. ORLANDO, 75, of the Cliffwood Beach section of Old Bridge died June 6 in Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was predeceased by three sons, Anthony Orlando, Robert Orlando and Raymond Orlando. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Clifford Orlando; three daughters, Elizabeth Conomos of Matawan and Sharon Szeles and Deborah Maarlevele, both of the…