Park service resistance could derail MOM line
     An effort to restore rail service between Ocean County and western Middlesex County has been dealt another blow, one that has the potential to stop the proposal dead in its tracks.
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Hazlet committeeman answers criticisms of town hall site
Your Turn
Scott Aagre
     Reading the recent letters in the Independent and a daily local newspaper, there seems to be a lot of misinformation and incomplete responses on this issue. The new Hazlet municipal building project should be something all residents should be proud of and anticipating. It has been discussed for year
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For the Record
     A group of Monmouth University students, in collaboration with the Monmouth County Park System, have been conducting an archaeological survey in the Middletown area as part of a $1.2 million project. The cost of the project reported in a June 29 article was incorrect.
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Political correctness hits a new and historic low
Coda
Greg Bean
     It was the great Obi-Wan Kenobi who said, “I feel a great disturbance in the Force. As if millions of voices suddenly cried out ... and were suddenly silenced.”
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It’s not insipid; it’s the superhero look
Are We There Yet?
Lori Clinch
     When the children were smaller, I had a recurring nightmare. I’m sure all young mothers must have it.
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