Letters to the Editor
In Holmdel, preserving community character while meeting state mandates is a responsibility we take seriously every day. New Jersey’s affordable housing mandates are among the most aggressive in the nation. Municipalities are required—under the state’s Mount Laurel doctrine—to re-zone properties ...
As you may know, after negotiations with CHA Partners (the owners of the former Vonage property), we have an agreement ensuring zero pollution of South Holmdel’s water from the 23 Main Street redevelopment. In fact, the solution will likely leave water standards better than they were before.On ...
In Holmdel, the phrase “Garden State” is not a mere slogan; it is a promise kept through the preservation of the hills, farms, and fields that define us. As development pressure mounts across Monmouth County, our community’s character depends entirely on our willingness to protect it.Over the past ...
Standing before the Township Committee, I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me to serve as Mayor of Holmdel for 2026. While this title is a profound honor, its true weight was recently clarified for me during my 30th reunion for the Holmdel High School Class of 1995.As nearly 100 ...
As Holmdel’s state representatives, we care deeply about everything that makes this town so special -- its natural beauty, its active and engaged residents, and its outstanding schools that reflect the pride of our families and neighbors. Those are the qualities we strive to protect, and the reason ...
Opinion: Letter to the Editor The first duty of any Governor is to keep the citizens of their state safe. The statistics show that Governor Murphy is failing miserably. For example, between 2020-2021, auto thefts jumped 20% statewide and have risen about 5% per year since then. And in Paterson, not ...
As President Eisenhower said: "When you put on a uniform, there are certain inhibitions that you accept." Congresswoman Sherrill has shown on multiple occasions she breaks that code with regularity. First of all, she completely abuses the legacy of our great armed forces by constantly using her ...
Dear Friends and Neighbors,It is a true honor to serve on the Holmdel Township Committee, and as your Deputy Mayor. As a proud Holmdel resident for the past 23 years, along with my husband and our four children, I am deeply invested in the future of our town—and I’m asking for your support to ...
Hello Holmdel Residents, Brian Foster and Kim LaMountain have my full and total endorsement for Township Committee in this year's Holmdel election.Foster & LaMountain have a proven record of delivering for Holmdel with fiscally responsible common sense leadership.They'll work with me to cut ...
Hello Holmdel voters! This is one of the most easy endorsements I’ve ever made as the choice in this year’s Holmdel election is simple. Brian Foster and Kim LaMountain are fantastic public servants who genuinely love Holmdel. What’s more, they get what makes Holmdel the amazing place to live that ...
Pictured above: Pat Impreveduto, Former Holmdel Mayor and Monmouth County Commissioner. To the Residents of Holmdel,As someone who has been privileged to serve our great community as both Mayor and Monmouth County Commissioner, I have always believed in leadership that puts Holmdel first. That’s ...
Dear Neighbors,As a lifelong resident of Holmdel, former Mayor, and current Township Committee member, I’ve witnessed many election cycles—some honest, some filled with political maneuvering. This year feels different.Two former committee members, Greg Buontempo and Prakash Santhana, are ...
Holmdel residents, In August of 2021, before I was elected to the Holmdel Township Committee, I attended a township meeting. A major topic of the day was the pending development at Potter’s Farm. On then-Mayor Buontempo’s watch, a massive development was proposed to overtake this venerable ...
Dear Holmdel Residents, I am writing to proudly endorse and support the re-election of Holmdel Mayor Brian Foster and Deputy Mayor Kim LaMountain.Both Brian and Kim have formed the cornerstone of what has become one of the most successful Township Committees in recent history. When I first moved ...
The great Winston Churchill knew the importance of transportation on an economy and society when he said "Victory is the beautiful, bright colored flower. Transport is the stem without which it could never have blossomed."Unfortunately, for the people of New Jersey, the Murphy Administration and ...
🇺🇸To the Residents of Holmdel,As a former Mayor of Holmdel and Monmouth County Commissioner, I’ve had the privilege of serving this community and understanding what strong, effective leadership truly means. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Mayor Brian Foster (3F) and Deputy Mayor Kim La Mountain ...