National parks shouldn't be corporate parks
      President Obama promised more transparency in his administration, but not surprisingly the National Parks Service (NPS) apparently missed the memo. Hence, details of James Wassel's long-overdue funding plans to rehabilitate 36 Fort Hancock buildings for commercial use at Sandy Hook are considered...
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Unemployed won't be patronizing local businesses
      I strongly disagree with Middletown Deputy Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger's argument that "Taxing alcohol at eateries is not progressive" (Independent, June 18) — not because it ignores the fact that the people who can afford to buy wine and liquor in restaurants are the people who can most afford to...
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Grandparent impressed by graduates of St. Mary's
      I would like to acknowledge and share the achievements of the 2009 St. Mary, New Monmouth section of Middletown, graduates. In addition to receiving the spirituality, discipline and knowledge that comes with a St. Mary's education, these exceptional students carried over their academic prowess to...
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