Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Time to question motives of outside groups
I read Freehold resident Tom Baldwin’s letter to the editor of July 27 with great interest. In it, he singles out the Freehold Borough Police Department for their part in a raid at a home on Lockwood Avenue. On the surface, it seems that this raid — in which the borough police teamed up with…
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Many people contributed to making 2004 county fair a success
The Monmouth County Fair concluded its 30th annual run at East Freehold Park Showgrounds in Freehold Town-ship on July 25. The Monmouth County Park System thanks the hundreds of vendors and exhib-itors, stage performers, event coordinators, park ranger staff and 4-H members on a job well done. A total of 1,670 ribbons, trophies and honors…
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Real story is the way volunteer serves town
I am writing in response to your article on Aug. 4 and the many other articles regarding Ron Tornberg, who was badly injured on June 30 as he responded to a first aid call in Marlboro. Your writers have been very quick to constantly reiterate how Ron was not wearing his seat belt. That fact…
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Get creative with ways to pay for school expansion
The 2004 tax bills just began arriving for Freehold Borough homeowners. This comes just ahead of 2005 revaluation adjustments that, combined, could boost property taxes beyond what many working class families in town can afford. Accompanying our tax bills is a graphic explanation that shows that the bulk of this year’s tax increase results from…
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Community seeks common courtesy from drag strip
I attended a meeting at the library last week to discuss the noise problem at Raceway Park. I was told to move out of my home or build a sound wall around it. It is true that Raceway Park was here first. Does that give them the right to double their schedule, increase the decibel…
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Independent panel could clear up Manalapan’s financial picture
Over the recent past, a series of editorial letters in the News Transcript have focused on Manalapan’s financial integrity. Anyone who owns a home or property in Manalapan has a substantial stake in this matter. If in fact Manalapan were burdened with high debt and insufficient revenues, then every person who owns a home or…
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Family appreciates love shown by friends
There are no words that can be spoken to soften the sorrow that is felt from losing someone you love. To all our friends and the community, words cannot describe your kindness, generosity and support in response to Steven’s death. The past three years have been a tremendous hardship on my children, my family and…
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Republican candidates offer no plan for Manalapan
In the latest sign of a campaign marked by turmoil and dissension, the Manalapan Republican Party has announced that Shane Freedman has abandoned Joe Locricchio in his attempt to join the Township Committee. Perhaps Mr. Freedman had the good sense to flee a campaign long on mud-slinging but short on new ideas. The Republicans have…
