Tag: Letters to the Editor
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Mayor asks residents to vote ‘yes’ on Holmdel questions
This year, the Holmdel Township Committee has placed three public questions on Holmdel’s Nov. 2 general election ballot. I am urging Holmdel residents to vote “yes” on all three of these important initiatives. The first question would increase funding to acquire and maintain open space and farmland. The proposed increase is only $70 per year…
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Nature will continue to pursue her course
Is Nature the ultimate authority as many scientists and naturalists, such as Neil DeGrasse Tyson and David Attenborough, contend, or are man’s deities the supreme and final authority when it comes to the natural world? I have always believed that in Nature, there are neither rewards nor punishments – there are consequences. In other words,…
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Resident appreciates article about local business
Thanks to Jennifer Amato for her excellent coverage recognizing the 45 years that florist Especially For You has been in business in Freehold Borough. As a longtime customer, I have always been delighted with the consistent beauty Especially For You and its personnel provide. Even throughout the pandemic, I have been able to call with…
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Letter to the Editor: Speaking about mental health removes stigma
How refreshing to see the focus on mental health take on the same level of interest as physical well-being at the Olympics this year. Simone Biles, a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of her gymnastics doctor, bravely stepped down from parts of the competition to prioritize her mental health. Thankfully, her actions are…
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Center Players thank Lake Topanemus Commission
On behalf of Center Players of Freehold, we would like to express a sincere “thank you” to Lake Topanemus Commission Chairman Roger Kane and the entire commission for their support and cooperation in our inaugural “Plays In the Park” production of “Prelude to a Kiss.” While the performance in the park will not replace the…
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Resident upset with mailer from county clerk
Democracies work best when all voices are heard. We should be encouraging as many people as possible to vote. Voting by mail is safe (paper trail), easy and convenient. It is also very effective. It increased voter turnout in New Jersey from 2016 a whopping 1,065% in 2020. Maybe that is the problem? Imagine my…
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Manalapan resident concerned about trash pickup
Let’s Talk Trash Manalapan is an alliance of Manalapan residents who are disturbed by the unfortunate decision made by our Township Committee limiting garbage pickup to once a week and recycling pickup to once every two weeks. Our goal is to present a petition to the Township Committee with numerous signatures urging the committee members…
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Resident endorses Posnock for Monmouth County surrogate
I had no idea what the role of a surrogate was until I needed one. Last year I was left with the responsibility of acquiring guardianship of my physically incapacitated mother. It was a stressful experience and I was grateful Monmouth County had a qualified surrogate. The surrogate’s work assists Monmouth County’s most vulnerable citizens…
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Lake Topanemus is worthy of attention
The young bombardier from New Jersey learned focus as his aircraft caught enemy flak fire over Germany. The cramped cockpit, burning and smoke filled, taught him teamwork and to remain calm under fire. Rocked during multiple bomb runs during World War II, his skill to persist and stay mission-focused shaped his future tenacity. Concentration and…
