Independent Opinion
Funding should go to wind and solar projects
The Jersey Central Power and Light Reliability Proposal (10 miles of high tension wires on Statue of Liberty size poles) is another example of...
Proposed ‘no cost’ library now has ‘extravagant’ price tag
The Holmdel Township Committee (TC) is planning to bond $2 million for a library in the Bell Works building. While Holmdel is excited about...
Public urged to question purpose of hearing on energy project
On March 29, thousands of residents and local elected officials from Monmouth County will converge upon the Collins Arena at Brookdale to speak against...
Great leaders support their officers
I recently read an interesting editorial titled, “Courage or Cowardice in Leadership,” which was written by retired Sheriff Officer Capt. Lori Mambelli from the Passaic...
Tort reform needed to combat frivolous lawsuits
Whenever the drivers of New Jersey’s highest in the nation property taxes are debated, the finger is rarely pointed at frivolous or meritless lawsuits....
Transmission project’s right of way too narrow
I am opposed to this project, just like I was back in 2000. The right of way (ROW) and my property share a common...
Matawan Community Food Pantry thanks local community groups
The Matawan Community Food Pantry would like to thank the following groups for making the 2016 year easier for over 90 families in the...
Where is Chris Smith?
On Feb. 22, approximately 600 people gathered at the Monmouth County Library for a town hall-style meeting that was organized by residents of New Jersey Congressional...
Holmdel rethinks plan for soccer fields
Last month, the Holmdel Township Committee voted to repeal the ordinance they passed last September to bond $3.3 million for new synthetic turf fields...
Charter schools ‘destroy public school systems’
As a longtime North Brunswick resident, I wanted to speak against defunding public education in favor of charter or private schools.
The issues with charter...
Monmouth County Reliability Project will burden residents
FirstEnergy claims the Monmouth County Reliability Project (MCRP) will address demand and reliability. FirstEnergy said we would have brownouts if lines were not built...
Hazlet resident grateful for good Samaritans
On Wednesday, Jan. 19, I got to experience firsthand some of Hazlet’s good Samaritans.
I am a type-1 insulin-dependent diabetic. On that afternoon I was...
Holmdel government limits public’s right to speak
At the Jan. 3 Holmdel Township Reorganization Meeting, our municipal government accomplished two "important" tasks. The first was to swear in the new mayor,...
Referendum date set for Cross Farm turf fields
Holmdel taxpayers may have been distracted in December by the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and missed the Holmdel Township Committee's important...
Residents need to support those with special needs
This month, news media began reporting about a terrible incident in Chicago where a teenager with special needs was held captive and brutally beaten,...
Veterans memorial foundation seeks support
On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) and those we serve, best wishes for health and prosperity as...
Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation grateful for support
On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) and those we serve, best wishes for health and prosperity as...
Fire sprinkler system in rebuilt school will ensure safety
On Jan. 3, the students of James Monroe Elementary School in Edison happily returned to their school after one improperly discarded, partially burning cigarette...
