Vote ‘above party’ in November, re-elect Fink
     In baseball, it’s three strikes and you’re out. In land development, it seems that as long as there’s money to pay attorneys and other professionals, a developer can go on forever.
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Middletown’s debt shows irresponsible spending
     Deficit spending represents an attitude — it’s a state of mind that says live for today and the heck with tomorrow. This is the attitude that is indicative of the spending habits of the Middletown Township Committee.
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Consensus of residents will decide Keyport water plant issue
     The decision to sell the Keyport water system requires minute scrutiny. Trying to get all the information — pro and con — into public view, a decision of this importance should not be tied to political wrangling.
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Thanks extended to Democratic Club ‘Day at Races’ supporters
     They’re off and running — you can hear the trumpets in the background touting the beginning of each race. The Democratic Club of Hazlet sponsored a Day at the Races Aug.
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Dem Party chairman defends DeSevo against accusations
     In a recent edition of the Independent, Mrs. Bettie Rogers, from Middletown, printed a letter that openly supported Mayor Rosemarie Peters.
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Residents should exercise privilege of voting Nov. 4
     Another year almost gone. We have been faced with more trials in our life this year than we thought one could handle.
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Former mayor: Republicans have saved open land
     Open space has been an issue in Holmdel for more years than one can remember.
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Consensus of residents will decide water plant issue
     The decision to sell the Keyport water system requires minute scrutiny. Trying to get all the information — pro and con — into public view, a decision of this importance should not be tied to political wrangling.
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Parent grateful for passage of Hazlet school budget
     Now that we have returned to our schools, I hope all the parents can see what we accomplished by passing the school budget.
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Removal of flags from graves disturbs resident
     If you have a loved one buried in the veterans’ section of Fairview Cemetery, Middletown, are you aware all flags were removed from each individual grave? It looked like a barren desert.
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