Town center a win-win for M'town taxpayers
      Aletter published Oct. 24 from Greg Vasil, president of Concerned Citizens of Middletown, went into excessive detail about the proposed Town Center in Middletown, comparing it to the Monmouth Mall. The comparison is irrelevant. The Monmouth Mall in Eatontown has elevators, escalators and stairs m...
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Residents urged to write politicians over FOCA
      Many Americans agree — regardless of political orientation — that reducing the overall number of abortions is a worthy goal. However, legislation exists in Congress that would threaten the fragile common ground that has been achieved so far on the issue of abortion.
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Aberdeen doesn't need more banks
      We are writing to voice our concern (and get over the shock) of the number of banks in Aberdeen within a two-block radius, 11 — give or take one or two — but then again, who's counting? Certainly not the town or zoning board. Correct us if we're wrong, but we thought we were headed tow...
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Board thanked for nixing plans for cell tower
      No cell tower at Middletown High School South. I was at all the meetings, spending many hours listening to testimony as to why a cell tower should be built at High School South. On Oct. 27, the public had its chance to speak. The area around High School South is residential. Building a cell tower...
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COAH rules will cost state taxpayers billions of dollars
      There have been many letters written both for and against the new Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) regulations.
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Skateboard park is positive change for Hazlet
      Recently, I attended the Hazlet Township Committee meeting. I was particularly dismayed when listening to one individual in particular badger the committee members over the cost of the new skateboard park being built in Veterans' Park. Those of you who are not familiar with this project, a skatebo...
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Utility poles shouldn't be more important than trees
      The morning of Oct. 29, while I was walking on Telegraph Hill Road, I passed the dreaded tree service men butchering the maple trees. A little while later, they were on my property hacking at the oak trees. I watched in horror years ago when they ruined the beautiful flowering pear trees that line...
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Facility thanks public for generosity for soldiers
      Royal Senior Care Medical Adult Day Service would like to thank all of Monmouth County's generous residents for making our collection drive for the deployed soldiers a great success. All of the items dropped off have been delivered and are en route to our heroic brave soldiers.
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