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EDITORIAL: The After Party

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Letter to the Editor

In Memory of Thomas Francis Clark It is great that you published the account of the wonderful work of Thomas Francis Clark in the Guardian and the obituary showing his great deeds in the Academic, Psychological and Veteran’s field. It is therefore proper that the good people of Metuchen and Middlesex County start a fund […]

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EDITORIAL: Snow Daze

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

See second letter to the editor below this one. Facts on the  Proprietary House

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Thomas Francis Clark

Remembering a Devoted Contributor & One of Our Biggest Supporters

To those of you who read the letters written to the newspaper are probably well aware of the name: Thomas Francis Clark. Sadly, Mr. Clark passed away in late February. Mr. Clark would often write about his childhood and would often compare it to what the current generation is going through. He often wrote about […]

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Local Perspectives: Letters to the Editor

Gun Control Facts The 1968 Gun Control Act had many sections copied from the Nazi law of 1938. No one denies that fact. What was the purpose of the 1968 GCA? It did NOT reduce the number of violent deaths by firearms (suicides and murders), they grew from 15,000 in 1968 to 30,000 in 1993; […]

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One Voice to Speak for Many

At the “National Prayer Breakfast” at the White House President started out his speech by giving praise and honor to God and welcoming those in attendance. He pointed out special guests including the Dalai Lama and other well known clergy in attendance. He mentioned others in the audience who were political prisoners and NASCAR Driver […]

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EDITORIAL: Leaders — Start A New U.N.

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Letters to the Editor

Changing the United States Constitution? A recent letter in a local newspaper recommended changes to the US Constitution. Ideas that ignore past experience and human nature will often fail in practice, no matter how good they sound. 1) That idea of “Appropriate Background Experience” would prevent people from choosing the candidate of their choice. How much […]

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Allen, Vitale Bill Advances; Prohibits Restraint of Inmates During Childbirth

Press Release 1/15/15 19th DISTRICT – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senators Diane Allen and Joseph Vitale prohibiting correctional facilities from placing restraints on inmates during or immediately after childbirth was advanced today by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. “Sadly, there have been instances at facilities across the country where female prisoners were handcuffed […]

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Letter to the Editor: Information in Prop House article was incorrect

We are writing to correct the inaccurate information printed in Guy Hogan’s article about the Proprietary House Museum in a recent edition of the Guardian.  Mr. Hogan states that the Proprietary House is the only Royal Governor’s Mansion left from the colonial period.  This is inaccurate.  The Proprietary House Museum is one of four Royal […]

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Editorial: What Does Love Mean?

This week for the editorial I decided to publish wise words from those who you would least suspect. Enjoy and a big thank you to Jeff B. from Arizona for forwarding me this email: What Love means to a 4-8 year old…Slow down for 3 minutes to read this. It is so worth it. Touching […]

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Letter to the Editor

The White Kid I want all of my friends to know my name is Tom and the color of skin is white. I mention the above because everything I read in the newspaper or see on TV says: “Are you Black or White?” I was talking to a couple of Editors of newspaper last week. […]

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Toy Drive Success

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY – I am the founder of “Roots to Addiction”, I am also a resident of South Amboy.  Roots To Addiction is a central NJ,  community based, grass roots, closed Facebook support group for those struggling with substance use disorder, those in recovery and loved ones. Our Motto in Roots to Addiction […]

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EDITORIAL: How Will You View 2015? Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

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Jet Blue is Just One of Many Who Stepped Up to the Plate

The other day when I was listening to the radio, my ears perked up. There was an announcement that Jet Blue would pay the airfare for any Police Officer or any other law enforcement agency that wished to attend the funeral services of NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos. Of course, I had to Google this information, […]

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