M-A schools must rise above state test averages
      I read with interest the June 4 article in the Independent that the Matawan-Aberdeen School District aims to raise the high school test scores. I commend Superintendent Richard O'Malley and principal Michelle Ruscavage for addressing this problem, and not sweeping it under the carpet.
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Bridge construction is a tragedy waiting to happen
      With the north-side sidewalk across the bridge nowclosed, the ped/bike pathway to the beach from the north-side sidewalk of the highway nowconsists of a sign directing people to go down the hill, under the bridge (where they are chopping away concrete above your head!
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Public urged to press for passage of Lyme research bill
      As president of LymeQuest Support Group & Advocacy Project, I have watched with sadness as Lyme disease has devastated our communities and our state, disabled countless victims, and destroyed lives.
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