Category: Independent Opinion

  • Commuter parking ban latest affront by PNC Bank Arts Center I am writing with regard to what I believe to be the ongoing arrogant, uncaring attitude of those responsible for managing the arts center in Holmdel. I know it is a well-documented fact that the corporation appointed to oversee the PNC Bank Arts Center seemingly…

  • Board claims township cut would cause deficit Both sides to meet next week with county superintendent By Doug mckenzie Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Board of Education has appealed the $1.6 million school budget cut ordered by the Township Committee, claiming that the reduction would "negatively impact the stability of the district given the need…

  • Memorial courtyard to honor accident victims Groundbreaking held last week at Middletown High School North Meghan McKay assists in last Thursday’s groundbreaking for a memorial courtyard at Middletown North in honor of her brother, Nick, and his friend Michael Jaconski. The two seniors were killed in an automobile accident last November. By Doug mckenzie Staff…

  • Matawan boys petition against Sudan slavery Two Ravine Drive students to attend rally, meet with congressman Mark Fisher (l), 9, and Wayne Lassen, 10, display a poster they created to voice their opposition to slavery in Sudan. The longtime friends will attend an anti-slavery rally in Washington, D.C., this week. By paul dowd Staff Writer…

  • Some good signs in Midtown M iddletown residents will be glad to learn that the Board of Education has awarded contracts for three of the four remaining school referendum projects they approved some four years ago. Given the defeat of next year’s proposed budget and the sizable bite taken out of it by the Township…

  • Fleetwood Drive and speeders, an accident waiting to happen Fleetwood Drive and speeders, an accident waiting to happen In response to the May 10 article re: traffic on Fleetwood Drive, it is very disheartening to read as the topic sen tence not to expect any new traffic signs. When my family moved to Fleet wood…

  • School board to appeal $1.6M in budget cuts Will meet with Township Committee one last time By Doug mckenzie Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — It’s official. The Board of Education will fight the $1.6 million in budget cuts ordered by the Township Committee. At its regular meeting last week, the board voted 6-1 to appeal the…

  • A TASTE OF THE PAST Students at the Strathmore School in Aberdeen participate in a Heritage Day program last Friday.

  • Before- and after-school program continues to grow Prime Time child care to hold registration at two Holmdel schools By cindy tietjen Staff Writer HOLMDEL — With more and more parents working these days, day care is becoming a huge concern for many families. The Holmdel Township Board of Education offers a solution. Prime Time, sponsored…