Officials 'blew off' petition on Rt. 35 work
     At its May 4 meeting, the Holmdel Township Committee majority speedily endorsed a T&M Associates' (township engineer) proposal to widen Route 35 between Lowe's [Home Improvement Warehouse] and Centerville Road for creating three southbound lanes.
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Reader disapointed by swim club delay
     Something is rotten here. First, without warning and only about a month before opening - that's a joke I'll address later - the announcement was made that the Hazlet pool would not open this season. At a town meeting attended by a standing-room-only crowd of unhappy people, the decision was reversed
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'Full service' doesn't mean much at N.J. gas stations
     Everyone talks about the gas prices, but I have another burning question for whomever can answer: I really need to know what does "full service" mean at a New Jersey gas station?
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Theft of flags at cemetery a cowardly, selfish act
     Prior to Memorial Day 2006, members of American Legion Post 23 of Keyport placed American flags on the graves of veterans at Green Grove Cemetery, Keyport. This tradition has been going on for years with no problem.
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Transit village needs to be explored for sake of town
     Matawan once had a vision. It was five years in planning and was reviewed by the Planning/Zoning Board, Borough Council, and the residents of Matawan. This vision involved the redevelopment of the train station area and Main Street. Matawan was one of the fortunate municipalities in the state of New
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C-Town not a good fit for downtown Matawan
     When moving to Matawan eight years ago, the charm and appeal of having a "beautiful historic downtown" was enticing. The look of the Victorian homes and buildings was attractive. Growing up in North Jersey in a small town such as Matawan gave comfort in our purchasing a home here. Living in a suburb
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