Independent Opinion
Can Trump restore America and change the status quo?
Vox Populi, Vox Dei — The Voice Of The People Is the Voice of God - is inscribed on the alabaster frieze of the...
Uncertainty principle a more reassuring option for voter
It seems like our choices are narrowed. In Ted Cruz, I found a man who actually did exactly what he said he would do...
Trump represents a lack of morals for America
Voting for presidential candidate Donald Trump as the leader of the world ascertains that America is losing its moral compass.
Trump has not been loyal...
Public encouraged to acknowledge EMS personnel this week
While most New Jerseyans hunkered down during the Jan. 23 blizzard, members of the Oceanport First Aid Squad were busy, literally, saving a life....
Don’t forget true meaning of Memorial Day
The month of May is upon us. As we move towards that magical day of May 30, Memorial Day, we think of summer fun,...
Strikers urged to end work stoppage, continue negotiations
As a business owner and longtime Verizon customer in New Jersey, I am concerned my service and business may be affected if striking Verizon...
Annual event brings attention to heart disease in women
Our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year — more...
Layoff of dispatch operators may cause public safety risk
The announcement that Middletown will lay off the 911 dispatch operators brings observations not made in the announcement. It is true that now the...
Holmdel residents encouraged to attend meetings on land-use matters
Holmdel’s landscape is changing, and Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) has been monitoring these land-use matters. We ask residents to attend relevant township...
Concerns expressed about proposed location of gas regulator station
At Holmdel’s March 2 Zoning Board public hearing, representatives from New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) presented their application to put a natural gas regulator...
EMS volunteers need public support
The attacks in Brussels and Paris remind us of our own vulnerability to another large-scale terrorist assault on our soil. Such a strike surely...
17-year-olds encouraged to register to vote
A recent law change enables every eligible 17-year-old New Jersey citizen to
register to vote with the understanding that they may not vote until they
become...
Resident urges support for HVAC upgrades at schools
I am a retired homeowner who has lived in the Strathmore development for the past 33 years. My children graduated from the school system...
Death of State Trooper reminds motorists to be more aware
Flashing lights mean slow down, move over, be alert.
The recent tragic death of New Jersey State Police Trooper, Sean Cullen, is a glaring reminder of the...
Achieving equality for all women still a challenge
Each year we celebrate March as Women’s History Month, and we salute women who throughout history have sacrificed to bring to the world's attention...
Food pantry thanks community for donations
The Matawan Community Food Pantry would like to thank the following groups for making the 2015 year easier for over 85 families in Matawan...
Residents’ voices carry weight in town hall
In a recent letter to the editor, a local resident opined that while it is generally difficult for citizens to get the ear of...
Don’t abandon domesticated ducks, geese
Every year, domesticated ducks and geese are found abandoned in ponds and lakes. All domesticated animals are dependent on humans for food, water, shelter,...
