Culture of elitism serves only politicians       The Republican Party in Monmouth County ignores the will of the people. This disenfranchises the electorate. The people spoke again after only a three-day write-in campaign launched in support of Freeholder Anna Little. What could a write-in campaign effort produce in these next five-plus mon... More ... Underage drinking at arts center a dangerous situation       I would like to publicly thank Assemblywoman Amy Handlin for bringing attention to the underage drinking situation at the PNC Bank Arts Center. Underage drinking at this venue has gotten to be a public health issue and is totally out of hand! We all need to see underage drinking as it really ... More ... Ordinance an attempt to block Fink from office       I believe the Holmdel's proposed conflict of interest legislation ("Official proposes ban on holding government jobs," June 6) and its attempt to hijack the electoral process in the guise of "conflict of interest" is an example of over-government and unlikely to achieve its stated goals. More ... Student extends thanks to autism awareness donors       In April, my friends and I made and sold ribbons to help with Autism Awareness Month. I'd like to thank all the people who donated to our autism fundraiser. We've raised more than $700 so far. I'd also like to thank all my third-grade classmates and other Keyport students who helped mak... More ... Resident extends thanks for Rockit for Kids concert       I would just like to say thank you to the Middletown Arts Center, Bruce Gallipani, and all the performers in the Rockit for Kids concert this weekend. I have one word for all of the performers: Wow! It was truly an enjoyable show. More ... Readers urged to 'make the safety net strong'       Kudos to Greg Bean for his insight regarding hunger in America in a recent column ("No reason for neighbors to go to their beds hungry," May 23). As the director of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, I am always grateful to anyone who opens the door of hunger awareness a bit further... More ...