‘Twisted writing’ by teen offends reader
     For many years I’ve looked forward to my weekly Independent to get an update on our local events. In your Dec. 29 issue, I was deeply distressed to read your article on page 12 expounding on a “raunchy humor magazine” written by a Middletown teen.
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Center’s hospitality appreciated
     During this holiday season, the family of Catherine O’Sullivan wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the residents and the entire staff of Bayside Manor Assisted Living in Keansburg.
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Holmdel F.D. volunteers made party memorable
     On behalf of myself and everyone involved with Children’s Progress Unlimited, I want to extend my warmest thanks to the Holmdel Volunteer Fire Department for its participation in our annual holiday party for the children with autism we serve.
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‘Gift Trees’ project a success
     The members of the Woman’s Club of Middletown would like to sincerely thank all the residents of Middletown Township and the surrounding areas for their participation in the club’s 2004 annual “Holiday Gift Trees” project held this past December. More than 175 wrapped gifts were donated, collected a
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MOM line station better off in Matawan or Red Bank
     In response to Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina’s letter last week, the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex rail line should be built — but not through South Brunswick. While he espouses the virtues of the Lakehurst to Monmouth Junction alignment, he does not reveal the reason why the 1996 study opted for
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