Independent Opinion
Monmouth Arts celebrates talent of Monmouth County teen artists
By Sandy Riddle
After two long-awaited years, Monmouth Arts returned in person to hold two days of festivities to celebrate Monmouth County's youth in the...
Arnone anticipates busy year in Monmouth County
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great holiday season spent with friends and family members.
As we get deeper into the winter months,...
Drinking water at risk with proposed development in Colts Neck
The League of Women Voters has long supported low and moderate income housing
policies as well as protections for clean drinking water.
The Fair Housing Act...
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...
Sierra Club: Proposed Colts Neck Manor raises environmental concerns
By Taylor McFarland
The Colts Neck Planning Board held a special meeting on Nov. 3 to vote on the Colts Neck Manor development. The proposal...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Voters have a chance to turn New Jersey red
The quote, “If Ciattarelli has anything on his side, it is history,” refers to the fact that Republicans have unseated Democratic governors in their...
Gov. Murphy needs to be recalled
Every one of my friends have come to the same conclusion about Gov. Murphy: He needs to be recalled and, at the same time,...
County budget is a sound financial plan
On May 27, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2021 county budget in the amount of $452,650,000, which is $150,000...
League calls on citizens to become involved
According to the Pew Research Center, no matter what your party affiliation, there is equal agreement that citizens should follow what happens in government...
Closed private landfill in Keyport causing issues in Raritan Bay
By Jeff Tittel
A lawsuit filed by the borough of Keyport claims that trash and contaminants from an improperly capped waterfront landfill are polluting Raritan...
NJ Sharing Network marks National Donate Life Month in April
By Joseph S. Roth
Spring has now brought us a renewed spirit and hope as we look forward to the months ahead when we will...
Time for change in local congressional district
The American Rescue Plan, a $ 1.9 trillion federal stimulus package, will provide benefits to our country and to us locally in Monmouth County....
