Category: Suburban Opinion
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New Jersey population will only get more diverse
As the most racially and ethnically diverse state in the country, New Jersey faces unique opportunities and challenges to create inclusive communities, a productive workforce, a responsive educational system, bias-free institutions and a respectful society. The recent American Conference on Diversity survey, New Jersey: A Statewide View of Diversity, shows residents’ attitudes, behaviors and opinions…
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Vote for candidates who will do best for NJ, county
When you go to the polls this November, please vote for the person, not the party. Too many people vote across the board for one party. You can mix your votes – vote for the people who are going to be an asset to New Jersey. We must vote for the people who are going…
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Offers rebuttal to congressman’s tax-reform proposal
On Oct. 25, Rep. Charles Rangel (DN. Y.) introduced his framework for, as he put it, “the mother of all tax reforms.” One of his stated goals is the repeal of the alternative minimum tax (AMT), saving approximately 20 million taxpayers from its diabolical reach. To make up the anticipated revenue shortfall required by Congress’…
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Obituaries
Henry Fanizzi Mr. Fanizzi, 77, of Freehold, died Oct. 23, 2007, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Surviving are his wife, Mary Fanizzi; two sons, Peter Fanizzi of Union Beach and Stephen Fanizzi of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marylynn and Nicholas Verdi of Freehold and Kathy and Dean Nikitas of Old…
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Ring Day
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Eighth-graders at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Old Bridge receive their class rings during a ceremonial Mass at the Route 18 church Oct. 17. The students sing for friends and family after the ring ceremony.
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In prison, 22 months is no easy walk in the park
GREG BEAN Coda So, our old friend John Merla, the corrupt former mayor of Keyport, was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison last week. And just in time for Halloween, too. If you’re a Keyportian, you couldn’t ask for a better addition to your Fright Night goodie bag. Much better than a toothbrush, or…
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No off-year election for Middlesex towns
No doubt, fewer voters will go to the polls next week, as there are no federal or gubernatorial races to be decided. But those who do pull the levers on Nov. 6 will have that much more say in who takes the reigns of their local government for the next four years. In addition to…
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Soaps for the drama club
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above, Kacie Frey (front) and Natalie Nowlen, both 17, use ample suds during an Oct. 13 car wash to benefit the Old Bridge High School Drama Club. Below, Maureen Elford, 16, helps raise funds for the club.
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Offers suggestion for homeless problem
Ican’t believe what I was told. A homeless man who was sleeping in the New Brunswick railroad station was picked up and fined $250. He must either pay the fine or go to jail. Considering all our religious and sanctimonious elected officials, wouldn’t you think that they would have provided a humanitarian solution to house…
