'Spend-o-crats' should learn from small towns
      Iread with some amusement a letter in the May 7 Independent, written by Mr. Jim Tobias, that oozed with anthems of praise for our great bearded benefactor and "financial wizard" Gov. Corzine for the wonderful benefits he showers upon us and how we should be grateful for the privilege of paying wha...
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Family thanks community for outpouring of caring
      The Brown family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, phone calls and monetary gifts during the passing of our beloved son and brother, Jawann. The show of love and support from the Matawan and Aberdeen community was something we as a family will never forget. We deeply apprecia...
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Editor has myopic view of New Jersey's school system
      In a recent column ("Never Mind the Details, Let's Have a Tax Revolt!), managing editor Mark Rosman has concerns about being a heretic. I assure Mr. Rosman he is not, his views are just myopic.
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