September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
     Throughout many towns, cities and states across our country, September has been declared Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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Ordinance a weak effort to address serious health issue
     uality-of-life issues and noise ordinances seem to be two separate issues for municipalities. Many ordinances were crafted years ago when New Jersey was a very different state.
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Signs in town should read 'Holmdel for sale'
     In response to Kal Ganesan's letter in the Independent (Aug. 16, "Holmdel can live without 6 more acres of open space"), I hope Holmdel voters hold Mayor Serena DiMaso and her hand-picked candidate, Don Lemma, responsible for this latest smear campaign of inaccuracies against Committeeman Larry Fink
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Matawan mother extends thanks to Girl Scout leaders
     Friday, Aug. 4, was the last official gathering for the graduated seniors of Girl Scout Troop 145, Matawan. In attendance were five talented, lovely young ladies, their mothers, and two extraordinary women. What was a sad ending was also a joyful beginning as these girls move on to college.
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