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Ban on assault weapons not the answer
I write in response to the letter, “Time to Ban Assault Weapons,” in the Jan 10 Independent. I am one of the “smallminded, paranoid individuals” referred to in that letter who happens to support the Constitution of the U.S. I may not personally agree with everything in it, but years ago I took an oath…
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February has been designated National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to educate young people about dating violence prevention and the importance of healthy relationships. Teens experience the same types of relationship abuse as their adult counterparts; however, they often have the added pressure of abuse that comes from texts, emails and social media…
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Become political to bring about change
The Jan. 17 issue of the Independent quoted a Hazlet resident as saying, “Look at this town … and Union Beach, Belford, Port Monmouth … so many of these people still don’t even have heat and hot water. Why? Because the government hasn’t helped them yet. Why isn’t the government helping? I don’t know. I’m…
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Don’t repeat mismanagement of Fort Hancock
This letter was prepared because I was unable to attend the National Park Service (NPS) meeting on Jan. 23 concerning the future plans for decommissioned Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook. I have followed and been critical of the NPS’s improper and illegal attempt to outlease the Fort Hancock properties, which resulted in the NPS entering…
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Sledders take advantage of the snow at Thompson Park in Jamesburg on Feb. 8. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Holmdel appoints new administrator
Former Franklin Twp. manager begins work Feb. 19; will draw $120K salary BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Holmdel’s governing body has selected Donna Vieiro, the assistant township manager of Franklin Township in Somerset County, to become the township’s new municipal administrator. Vieiro, appointed by the Holmdel Township Committee during the Feb. 5 agenda…
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County fraud task force to monitor Sandy rebuilding
Prosecutor, FBI, state agencies to investigate, prosecute fraudulent contractors BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Freeholders John Curley (l-r) and Serena DiMaso listen as acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni announces the new Superstorm Sandy Fraud Task Force at a press conference on Feb. 6. The multi-agency program will help protect storm-impacted residents from unscrupulous contractors.…
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Project Paul eager to restore the Bayshore
Nonprofit helps meet food, clothing, monetary needs from Aberdeen to Sea Bright BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Sal Cortale, executive director at Project Paul, surveys Sandy’s damage to the food pantry on Nov. 5. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROJECT PAUL For the past 25 years, Project Paul has been helping those in need throughout the Bayshore,…
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Three months after Sandy, challenges remain for Keyport
Borough faces financial, bureaucratic obstacles in rebuilding efforts BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The borough-owned Steamboat Dock Museum in Keyport, shortly after it was destroyed by superstorm Sandy. The borough is considering allowing Keyport firefighters to stage a training session in the building and help clean up the property. KEITH HEUMILLER Even as billions in…
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