Time to preserve open space growing short
      Recent property revaluations have shocked residents as they discover their land is worth four to six times more than their homes. "I didn't know grass cost so much," one surprised resident said. With less than 55,000 available acres left undeveloped in Monmouth County, land values are skyrock...
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Woman's Club appreciates bike drive help
      The Woman's Club of Middletown wishes to thank Boy Scout Troop No. 142 for helping with the used bicycle collection that was held at the train station May 12. Without their help and the help of Scoutmaster Terence Meehan and Assistant Scoutmaster Sharon Goodman, the project would have been im...
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Family calls for resolution to Keyport emergency siren issue
      (Open letter to Keyport Mayor Robert Bergen) We would like to commend Alexander Petrovich for coming forward recently regarding the siren situation in Keyport ("Keyport Resident Wants Emergency Siren Silenced," May 9).
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Americans should pay tribute on Memorial Day
      Monday, May 28 is Memorial Day. A day set aside by Congress for Americans to reflect and pay tribute to members of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. Unfortunately, over the years, Memorial Day has become nothing more than a day off work. A day for barbecues, retail stores and ...
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Parent says cheerleaders earned ribbon-cutting honors
      'The seniors are the ones who should have had the opportunity to open the doors and cut the ribbon on the new building," Committeewoman Bridget Antonucci said ("Hazlet's New Town Hall Gets Ready for Business," May 9). "They're the ones who were affected the most.
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Holmdel can't afford to lose DiMaso's leadership
      I am writing today to endorse one and only one candidate in the Republican primary - our mayor - Serena DiMaso. Mayor DiMaso works tirelessly on behalf of all Holmdel residents. We are lucky to have someone who is willing to devote herself 24-7 to the people of our lovely town.
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Parents need to be aware of homeschooling rights
      An article that appeared in the May 16 edition of the Independent titled "Parents Enjoy Experience of Teaching Children" included a quote from Susan Vonsover, Howell assistant superintendent of schools. She stated: "If parents feel it is important to home-school their children and they presen...
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