Tag: Letters to the Editor
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LWV congratulates county on successful election while overcoming challenges
We are writing as the presidents of the League of Women Voters affiliates in Monmouth County to acknowledge and congratulate our county clerk, Christine Hanlon, Superintendent of Elections Mary DeSarno and Board of Elections Administrator Robin Major for their hard work and dedication in meeting the challenges of this election year. Implementing new election equipment…
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Resident critical of Smith’s vote on two bills
I read a recent opinion piece by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) detailing his strong position against anti-Semitism and his efforts to fight it in the United States and especially internationally. He is rightfully alarmed at the increasing threat to Jewish human rights around the world. His concern and efforts are very much appreciated. But what…
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Colts Neck resident has concerns about impact of proposed development
The 360 rental units proposed to be built on 20.2 acres of a 39-acre property on the border of Colts Neck and Freehold Township could be an environmental disaster. The intense development which includes an underground (under a paved parking lot) sewage treatment plant is in an environmentally sensitive area and could have an impact…
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Former Holmdel official asks residents to approve public questions
This Nov. 2, the people of Holmdel will have an opportunity to endorse and support three important initiatives that affect the current and future state of our community. The first proposal asks voters to increase our dedicated open space tax. Developers are lining up at the gates to build on our undeveloped land. A “yes”…
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Road’s condition requires attention from town
In the very near future there will be a resurfacing project on the Marlboro section of Union Hill Road. I live off of Hawkins Road, which is directly off the part of Union Hill Road that will be resurfaced. Hawkins Road is in serious disrepair on the stretch of Hawkins Road that is in Marlboro.…
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Resident asks voters to support LOSAP question
Holmdel voters will soon have a unique opportunity to support the township’s volunteer first responders. The Nov. 2 election ballot will include a public question asking if Holmdel should increase the benefits paid into an incentive program called the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP). This is part of a state effort designed to encourage…
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Resident asks for support in bid to serve on panel
The Holmdel Township Committee has adopted an ordinance to put a question on the ballot this November asking to form a charter commission. The commission would assess the current Holmdel model of government, examine alternatives and make recommendations, if appropriate, for changes. Such recommendations would then be voted on and approved, or not, by the…
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Marlboro resident supports Cantor, Metzger, Mazzola
Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik is recognized by most fair-minded government analysts as one of the best, if not the No. 1, mayor in all of New Jersey. Mayor Hornik, however, cannot continue his outstanding record of success without the support of the Marlboro Township Council. Three of those council members are up for re-election this…
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Resident questions Smith’s vote on bill
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Aug. 24, 2021, no thanks to Representative Christopher Smith (R-NJ). This is surprising since a similar bill received strong bipartisan support in 2006. Representative Smith voted in support of this bill at that time, as did 32 other House Republicans.…
