Independent Opinion
Being silent is not an option
Unless people speak out against a bigoted racist like Carl Paladino, despicable comments like his become acceptable and end up being the new norm....
Customer service would help ensure package delivery
I have been hearing a lot in the news lately about missing packages from people’s front porches. The carriers that deliver the package can...
Cross Farm project unclear about costs, not a good investment
There have been recent media reports about local municipalities and schools having problems with artificial turf sports fields. U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Robert...
Reader supports congressional investigation of presidential election
As my congressional representative for the 4th District, I am respectfully urging Congressman Chris Smith to add his voice to the nonpartisan group of...
Resident troubled by rushing of Cross Farms turf project
I first learned about the proposed turf when I received two mailers within days of each other: one glossy mailer from Holmdel Township promoting...
Reader suggests how to repair trust between police, minorities
The candidates in this election cycle were asked how they would repair the broken relationship and trust between the African American communities and the...
America will be stronger next year
Our USA patriot history is strongly worth repeating in 2017-18.
Question: What would both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson do in December 1800? Pray a...
Thank an EMS volunteer
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
How will Trump respond?
I am an early sleeper and early riser. I woke up on Wednesday, anticipating a glass-ceiling-shattering victory for Hillary; the totally unexpected happened.
As expected,...
EMS volunteers are ‘unsung heroes’
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
‘Let’s all take a deep breath’ and support our president, country
I am so saddened by the reaction of young people to the election of our new president-to-be. To reach the age of at least...
Student transit rates would help students, make roads safer for all
The railroads in New Jersey are a very effective system of transit and actually a much safer and faster mode of transport in all types of...
Special election needed for Cross Farm Park expansion
Despite winning the election for Township Committee last month, there is still significant dissatisfaction among Holmdel residents with the way its mayor and Township...
Necessity, funding of turf fields questioned in Holmdel
The Holmdel Township Committee hastily passed a bond ordinance of $3.3 million in September for upgrades to Cross Farm Park. The improvement plan for...
BOE official should offer apology, admit mistakes
Guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty. Dennis Pavlik, a police sergeant and Holmdel School Board vice president, was found guilty on all six charges...
Stop treating drug addiction as a criminal issue
The Hazlet Township Committee in Monmouth County is on the right track in planning to offer recovery counselors to persons facing a heroin overdose,...
‘Yes’ vote on Question 1 will boost equine industry
On behalf of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) and the thousands of people who work in New Jersey’s equine...
Proposal to spend millions on turf fields is unnecessary
I am writing to express my concerns with the Holmdel Township Committee proposal to spend $3.3 million to create two synthetic turf fields at...
