• Sen. Lautenberg’s defense of animals remembered

    With the passing of Sen. Frank Lautenberg, America’s animals — and those of us who care about them — have lost a friend and defender. In just the most recently completed session of the 112th Congress, Sen. Lautenberg came to the defense of egg-laying hens denied even minimal space, voted to limit subsidies for wealthy,…

  • Honoring veterans by hiring them

    RETIRED MAJ. DON BLOSSER, USMCR GUEST COLUMN On Memorial Day, May 27, New Jerseyans and Americans across the country joined together to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our nation and our freedoms. As a retired U.S. Marine Reservist who served during the Vietnam era, on active duty and as a reservist, I…

  • U.S. Army intelligence analyst seen as a hero

    The Manning family has produced great football quarterbacks to lead teams to victory. But U.S. Army whistleblower Bradley Manning is the most inspiring Manning on and off the field. He has stood up to forces larger than any linebacker. He has endured more pressure than from any Super Bowl game. He plays for a team,…

  • FEMA monies shouldn’t pay for TV ads

    Yes, we were stronger than the storm, but not stronger than the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and not strong enough to withstand the flood of TV ads paid for with $25 million in federal disaster aid that should have gone to victims (“Christie Gets Star Billing in State’s Tourism Ads,” Asbury Park Press, May…

  • Looking back and forging ahead

    LAURA C. MORANA GUEST COLUMN With the state preparing to implement the AchieveNJ initiative statewide, I think it’s important that we speak out as practitioners. I am concerned that news coverage has largely focused on technical details rather than pragmatic solutions, and in doing so, has largely missed the greater purpose of this initiative. As…

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  • Matawan budget raises taxes $30 on average

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council has approved a nearly $10.6 million municipal budget that calls for a slight tax increase despite reductions in spending. The 2013 spending plan represents a $180,000 decrease from the 2012 budget, which totaled more than $10.7 million. “Despite a large number of successful tax appeals,…

  • Volunteers bring the past to life

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Geraldine Chadwick, Anthony Chadwick, Dave Cordts and Brian Clark take part in a 4th New Jersey living-history event. Like many historical re-enactors, Geraldine Chadwick could function fairly well in the 19th century. Chadwick, a Brick Township resident, is a Civil War re-enactment volunteer. Chadwick is a member of the…

  • Holmdel approves $1.2M budget for police, DPW

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HOLMDEL — It was an expensive night for Holmdel last week, as the Township Committee agreed to move forward with four capital spending plans totaling nearly $4 million. During the committee’s June 6 agenda meeting, the governing body introduced two bond ordinances totaling more than $2.8 million for road, sewer…

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