Mid’town golf course proposal a bad idea
     Most recently it has been reported in the local press that the Middletown Township Committee wants to take 75 acres of Stevensen Park and turn it into a golf course. The numbers are there, they claim, to make this happen with golf facilities consultant John LaPoint claiming 15,700 potential golfers ...
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Fairview fields a done deal before residents had chance to protest
     I attended the Middletown Township Committee meeting on June 19 and was appalled at the arrogance and disdain shown by the committee to residents voicing disapproval of the plan to put new soccer fields and parking lots on the Fairview field.
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For Elks lodge members, Americanism continues 365 days a year
     The celebrations of Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day each year permit ample opportunity for Americans to reflect on those who sacrificed their lives in this nation’s service, the meaning of our national symbol and the liberty our nation enjoys. The members of the Middletown Elks Lodge tak...
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Resident praises Fink and his vision for Holmdel
     Being a resident for over 12 years from the northern part of Holmdel, an area that the local GOP has ‘dumped on’ for over a decade, I thoroughly agree with Carol Beckstein’s letter to the Independent (‘GOP paved way for population explosion,’ June 21). Rather than absorb the impact of Mount Laurel h...
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Appeal made to Gov. Whitman to support S-200
     (Copy of a letter to Governor Whitman):
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New York Fast Ferry would be a plus for Keyport
     I would like to publicly thank the owners of New York Fast Ferry for the opportunity to have an enjoyable afternoon with my family on their introductory cruise. My grandchildren thought it was quite an experience. When the boat was brought into Keyport harbor, many people along the bulkhead looked a...
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Thank you extended to Keyport mayor and council
     My family and I are so grateful that you took the time and interviewed two of our own most caring individuals for the position of police chief in Keyport. Frank knew they were ready. We know they will make you proud.
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Private school grads deserve congratulations, too
     This is in reference to your editorial entitled "Good luck, class of 2000." While I feel that it is commendable that you would publicly congratulate the class of 2000 graduates, I wondered why the other four schools in our area were blatantly omitted. I need to remind you that Mater Dei, C...
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