Eminent domain violates spirit of democracy
     The issue is failure of government. I have been a resident of Monmouth County since 1944 and of New Jersey all of my 70 years. I have witnessed governments' failure to plan, failure to enforce statutes designed to protect us all, and failure to realize government's own ineptitude should not allow go
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Report card on Antonucci long overdue
     Time and money flies when important matters slip from you attention. Like Keyport's poster student Thomas Antonucci's appointment to the post of borough administrator. Council President Robert Bergen, Councilman John Doyle and Councilwoman June Atkins' majority vote selected him over 29 other applic
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Writer disagrees with reasons for immigrant protests
     On May 1, illegal immigrants across the nation staged protests and urged Americans to boycott work and school. "A Day Without Immigrants" was supposed to dramatize the plight of Americans who entered this country illegally, but still feel they are entitled to the same rights enjoyed by native-born a
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Family extends thanks for professionalism of local police
     Our family would like to recognize the professionalism and understanding by the Keansburg Police Department in handling of the untimely death of Catherine Gaffney.
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West Front Street bridge is obsolete, needs replacement
     Misinformation about Monmouth County's West Front Street bridge project is causing unnecessary concern among residents. As mayor, I feel it is my obligation to set the record straight.
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NJEA has used Abbott to bludgeon taxpayers
     Noah Lipman may have his heart in the right place ("Inaction by state officials, not Abbott districts, to blame for school funding problems," April 26), but it's taxpayers' wallets that are most at risk when it comes to New Jersey educational spending. Abbott is at the root of the crisis. A strong t
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Thanks extended to Lincroft School teachers
     In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-13, the Lincroft PTA would like to recognize our teachers for their remarkable dedication to our students and your tireless efforts in support of education.
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New board member should be as graceful as Shevlin
     As a Keyport resident, I was shocked to read the cruel remarks Peter Henning was quoted as making against Sandra Shevlin ("New board member wants president replaced," April 26). Mrs. Shevlin devotes much of her time and energy to the town of Keyport as a whole. She deserves nothing more than the utm
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