• Holmdel Township Committee did ‘an admirable job’

    Iam a member of Holmdel Republican Party County Committee and read the letters to the editor on a regular basis in order to keep in touch with the feelings of the residents. I guess that might make my response somewhat politically motivated in the opinions of some. I saw the letter from Mr. Anthony Cooper…

  • Mid’twn should cut expenses instead of raising taxes

    Gov. Christie is working hard to get New Jersey onto a path of fiscal responsibility. His programs dictate a long-needed decrease in state government spending — recognizing that these expense controls will result in a reduction of various state services and financial support. In response to these state aid cuts, what is the response of…

  • Mid’twn resident credits mayors with town’s success

    As a proud resident of Middletown Township, I was thrilled to read that Middletown was named one of the top 100 places to live in America by Money magazine. This is even more amazing since it is the third year in a row of eligibility that Middletown made the list. I also feel that credit…

  • Project Porchlight focused on benefits of clean energy

    On behalf of the Hazlet Environmental Commission (HEC), I’m writing to thank the residents of Hazlet who participated in Project Porchlight on June 19, 2010. Funded by the Bureau of Public Utilities and the State of New Jersey Clean Energy Program, Project Porchlight and Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Vicky Allen spread the message of green energy…

  • Mid’twn mayor urges support for Tool Kit

    Iwould like to commend Gov. Chris Christie for signing the 2 percent property tax cap into law. This is an important first step in reining in New Jersey’s exorbitant property taxes. While the cap is something that is long overdue, it is only part of the equation in dealing with property taxes. The other half…

  • Building-by-building plan is best for Ft. Hancock

    On July 9 we wrote to National Park Service (NPS) Director Jarvis to request a liaison who would work with nonprofit organizations to restore and lease the historic buildings at Fort Hancock. Several nonprofits who currently occupy buildings at Sandy Hook and others that would relocate there have expressed interest in restoring the buildings on…

  • Eagle Court of Honor

    Thomas (l-r), Lauren and Paul Grobelny participated at the Court of Honor in which their brother, Steven (second from right), continued a family tradition by earning the highest rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout. A member of Hazlet Boy Scout Troop 136, Steven has been a Boy Scout since first grade. He performed his…

  • ‘Charter and Early Members’ show celebrates guild’s 50 years

    The Guild of Creative Art is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special exhibit honoring its founders and early members. “Lament” by Laury Egan Many of the 49 exhibitors in the guild’s “Charter and Early Members” show have received regional and national awards; some have earned national recognition. This show provides a rare opportunity to…

  • Looking ahead to 2011, boro approves lot sales

    BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer MATAWAN — Borough officials are considering new ways to generate extra tax revenue for fiscal year 2011 by selling unused municipal properties. The Matawan Borough Council unanimously approved placing two borough-owned lots at Fierro Drive and Little Street back on the market at a workshop meeting on Aug. 4. According…

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