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A well-regulated militia is needed
A t first I agreed in principle with the letter in the Jan. 17 Independent titled, “Banning Assault Weapons Is Not the Answer.” But I gaped with astonishment when I read the statement, referring to the Newtown, Conn., shooter, “I’m not convinced that proximity to guns was the catalyst for his actions.” Of course, it…
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Woman’s Club thanks supporters of gift trees project
The members of The Woman’s Club of Middletown Inc. would like to extend their sincerest thanks to all who participated in the club’s 13th annual Holiday Gift Trees Project, which benefited many of our township’s children. Santa’s sleigh was overflowing with 290 donated gifts destined for the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey’s Belford headquarters…
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Matawan Community Food Pantry thankful for donations
The Matawan Community Food Pantry would like to thank the following groups for making the 2012 year and Christmas easier in the food category for 75 local families: Avis Rental of Aberdeen; Boy Scout Troops 66 and 92; CPC of Aberdeen; Peter Conti Salon and Spa of Matawan; Girl Scout troops 397 and 593; Lloyd…
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Time to stop attack on Second Amendment
This is a direct response to the letter “Time to Ban Assault Weapons” published in the opinion section of the Jan. 10 edition of the Independent. For a little over 200 years, the U.S. Bill of Rights, which recognizes those rights we as a free people inherently possess as opposed to those bestowed upon us…
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A male American goldfinch is seen in his winter plumage at Duke Farms, Hillsborough, Somerset County. This species of goldfinch molts twice a year and takes on a different look every six months. In that respect, the bird reminds many people of Madonna. BILL PATRICK/www.maiseyimages.com
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Four Ponds appeal will reach Superior Court judge Feb. 8
MIDDLETOWN — The township Planning Board’s denial of the Four Ponds Center Associates’ application to build 342 units at the former Avaya site in Lincroft last year is still being contested by the developer. In 2011, Four Ponds proposed building 64 low- or moderate-income housing units at the 68-acre site, alongside 278 market-rate units. As…
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No stopping the debate over red-light cameras
State report says broadside accidents decreased while rear-end crashes increased BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer To its supporters, the red-light camera is a safety tool, cutting down on deadly broadside accidents. To its detractors, it is little more than a cash grab for the town and prompts drivers to slam on their brakes, resulting in…
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Opponents ramp up fight against Mid’twn development
BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A standing-room-only crowd listens to testimony during the Jan. 16 township Planning Board hearing for the American Properties application. The developer is seeking approval to build 245 residential units on a 30-acre property near Taylor Lane. KEITH HEUMILLER MIDDLETOWN — The latest large-scale development application to come before the Middletown…
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County airs new plans for Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge
Work on Oceanic Bridge completed Jan. 23 BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The county is considering options for replacement of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge, which is undergoing temporary repairs. ERIC SUCAR staff Monmouth County officials are considering two options for reconstruction of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge that could impact a local business just south of…
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