Each holiday light serves as a reminder of life’s small miracles
     During Thanksgiving weekend, two traditions our family looks forward to are tagging our Christmas tree and, weather permitting, putting up the outdoor lights. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, the weather was not only permitting but perfect for putting up lights after dark, helping immediately realiz
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Two local safety issues concern Aberdeen resident
     I’d like to address two issues: 1. There’s a need for a traffic signal, as well as highlighted pedestrian walkways and signs at the Matawan-Aberdeen railroad station. The traffic signal will reduce the number of vehicular mishaps, and the walkways will make it safer for pedestrians in this high-volu
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Wartime heroes to be honored at service
     Commander William Travis and President Susan Travis have announced Middletown Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Ladies Auxiliary will conduct its annual Pearl Harbor services Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Post Home, 1 Veterans Lane and Route 36, Port Monmouth section of Middletown.
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Mayor’s knowledge of area impresses newcomer
     Sunday, Nov. 14, was a sunny fall day. My family and I decided to take a walk along Ramanessin Brook, Holmdel. As my wife, my 7-year-old son, and our dog Buddy were enjoying the scenic walk, we encountered a father with his 6-year-old daughter, also enjoying nature. The father was very knowledgeable
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