Short making difference in Middletown
      It is amazing what can transpire when there is diversity in thought in our government. In the six months since Patrick Short has been sitting on the Middletown Township Committee, we have seen a sharp turn in direction concerning other members on the committee.
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Middletown Republicans came through to get rid of pay-to-play
      Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger and Middletown Township Committee members Pam Brightbill, Tom Wilkins and Tom Hall deserve commendations for their courage and their integrity in introducing the most comprehensive ordinance to combat pay-to-play. While our state and other counties nervously dance a...
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Family extends thanks to son's supporters
      We would like to thank everyone who came out to our son Riley's fundraiser at the American Legion Post 338 in Leonardo July 21. There was a very good turnout, and it was almost overwhelming for our family. For those of you who do not know, our son Riley was diagnosed with leukemia Jan. ...
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In time of slogans, two came through for a serviceman
      I am a sailor currently deployed to Baghdad. I am returning home next month and have been looking online for a small used sailboat to purchase. I located a handful in my price range and tried contacting the sellers via e-mail.
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Hazlet committee acted in all of taxpayers' best interest
      In reference to William Lawton's letter of July 11 ("Effects of trailer ordinance now evident"), first, I would note Mr. Lawton's statement for two years this unit was for sale priced at $35,000, the rent amount two years ago was at $750 per month. How many units were sold in two years at thi...
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MVC now accepts credit cards at agencies statewide
      In 2003, with the passage of the Motor Vehicle Security and Customer Service Act, the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) was established, putting an end to the long lines, inadequate customer service and general inefficiency that characterized the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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