Reverse Alwell’s comments and truth is revealed
     Regular Republican Patrick Alwell’s letter in the Oct. 2 issue of the Independent is typical of the half-truths his cohorts have been using in their campaign.
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Lavan takes too much credit for antenna issue
     It amazes us how political candidates take credit for issues and initiatives of others. For example, we recently received a political flier from Kevin Lavan who is running for Township Committee, proclaiming he " .
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Republicans will restore balance to committee
     When recounting events in writing, as Carol Beckenstein did in her letter to the editor in the Sept. 14 Independent, I suggest she keep her facts accurate.
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Holmdel resident appalled at behavior at public meeting
     I recently attended a Township Committee meeting concerning the proposed wastewater management plan for the township of Holmdel. After listening to a weak presentation of the proposed plan, I did learn that our mayor could barely run a public meeting, let alone a whole town.
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Tireless Berk, Orsini make smart choice for committee
     Anyone who has worked with Janet Berk in he many volunteer capacities has no need to read any further. I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly endorse Janet for the Holmdel Township Committee, and to encourage anyone who cares about the future of our town to vote for her.
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Berk, Orsini will continue to work for Holmdel’s future
     We are writing this letter to express our support for Janet Berk and Tony Orsini in their candidacy for Holmdel Township Committee. During their campaign, Janet and Tony have identified the issues facing Holmdel and offered unambiguous positions to address these matters.
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Niess, Reddington will restore needed civility to Holmdel
     Political season appears to be in full swing as the usual suspects are coming out with their predictable attacks on the Holmdel Republican candidates. Blind anger toward Republicans and not the issues people care about motivate their political stand.
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Voting is more than right, it’s citizens’ responsibility
     It isn’t the right to vote that keeps government responsive to those whom it governs; rather it’s those who vote who accomplished this miracle of government.
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Writer rebuts recent ‘Your Turn’ by Aberdeen resident
     I read the "Your Turn" guest column by Mr. Lawrence Morello with great interest. Did you know Mr. Morello asked a total of 38 questions in his essay?
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Voter will repeat same votes made in June
     In June, I went to the polls to vote for Robert Reddington and Valerie Niess. With the November election rapidly approaching, they are still clearly the two best candidates.
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