Resident defends parade against criticism
     In reply to the Rev. Plant’s less-than-favorable review of the recent Memorial Day festivities in Matawan, please be aware that none of us forget those brave soldiers who lost their lives protecting our country. I have lived in Matawan for 30 years, and the Memorial Day parade has always been specia...
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Exchange student thanks Middletown North for a great year
     Through this letter I want to thank the people of Monmouth County and especially everybody in Middletown Township very, very much for the outstanding kindness and helpfulness with which you treated me and made my stay so enjoyable.
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Writer pleased with reinstatement of Keyport police chief’s position
     I would like to commend the mayor and council for the decision to reinstate the position of chief of police; I personally felt from the beginning that it was the correct time to do so. This will continue the great strides that the men and women of our department have made, and will improve morale to...
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Cambridge Drive needs more cops, not fewer curbs
     As a resident of Courtland Lane for more than 20 years, I have used Cambridge Drive many times. I find it to be a very safe road. The only problem I have is if I’m using it between 4 and 6 p.m. when the people wanting to do 40 mph are in my trunk.
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Matawan veteran extends thanks
     We thank God for keeping away the rain so that we could "honor all veterans" at the Matawan Memorial Day parade on Sunday, May 28. Special thanks must go to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 721, Keyport, for their excellent color guard and rifle team; to American Legion Post 23, Keyport...
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‘Thank You’ extended to mayor and residents
     Members of the Keyport PBA No. 223 would like to offer a sincere heartfelt "thank you."
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Holmdel GOP candidate thanks voters for support
     The beauty of democracy is that the residents ultimately decide who will have the honor of representing them. On June 6 the decision was made with certainty in the Republican Party. It is with great pride that I represent this fine party in November.
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‘Thank you’ extended to SPCA fund-raiser supporters
     On June 4, 2000, a spaghetti dinner was held in support of raising money to help the shelter pets at the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. I would like to thank all the very generous people who came out to support the cause – we raised $1,100, plus lots of cans of cat...
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Liu’s win in the GOP primary a victory for Holmdel
     It is with great pride that I welcome Dr. Jun-Min Liu as our regular Republican candidate for the general election in Holmdel. The impressive support from so many of our citizens reflects a clear mandate for fiscal responsibility and intelligent leadership.
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Congressional term limits prevent abuse of power
     Congressional term limits are necessary so we can have a legislature that is of the people, by the people, and for the people, not one based on lobbyists and special-interest groups controlling entrenched politicians.
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