Resist the urge to be rude, inconsiderate
     I would like to thank Stacy Brody, of Tinton Falls, for her Aug. 9 letter "Everyone needs to take a moment to relax." As a young professional in New York City during the yuppy 1980s, I experienced firsthand how our lives were becoming so fast paced it has since spun out of control. The day I left my
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Thanks to firemen during power outage
     I would like to show my appreciation to the North Centerville Firehouse in Hazlet in reference to the recent power outage.
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Superintendent salaries are part of the state's tax burden
     I read the Aug. 9 guest column by Diane DeGiacomo titled "N.J. superintendents paid less than neighbors" with great interest because I, like many other New Jersey taxpayers, honestly believe that the property and income taxes in the state are totally out of control. However, Ms. DeGiacomo doesn't se
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Hazlet officials thank public for efforts during blackout
     The mayor and I want to extend a big thank you for all of the hard work, extra hours and dedication to all of the emergency personnel involved in responding to the hundreds of residents that lost power in the West Keansburg portion of Hazlet Aug. 10.
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Army Corps' projects give public beach access
     Recently, the Army Corps of Engineers has been criticized for the beach rebuilding projects that save lives and property in New Jersey that was previously endangered from even small storm surges.
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No real hope for those oppressed by property tax
     It should be obvious by now to anyone who heard Gov. Jon Corzine's outline of his plan to fix the property tax crisis in New Jersey that there is no real hope for those most oppressed by this vicious tax. His speech was long on rhetoric and short on substantive reform.
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Reader lauds request for new committee
     This is in response to the letter regarding the Monmouth County Human Relations Commission request for continued monitoring of police ("Monitors need to protect against racial profiling," Aug. 2). Actually, I was unaware that such a commission existed.
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Letters Policy
     Letters to the editor may be mailed to the Independent, P.O. Box 5001, Freehold, NJ 07728. They also may be sent via e-mail to indy@gmnews.com.
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