Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Students ask adults to do their duty on Election Day
April 20 is the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education and budget election, a single decision that will determine the quality of the next scholastic year’s 180 school days. Remarkably, it is also a day that many parents, though wanting the best educational environment for their children, fail to remember. As the numbers…
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Appeals to council might level playing field in Marlboro
I had entertained high hopes awaiting the promised demonstrations of independence by the appointed Marlboro Democratic councilman, but there remains every indication Mr. (Grover) Burrows is experiencing restraints. Consider his dedicated adherence to the political strategies orchestrated by the Democratic council majority. Understandably, designating Council-man Burrows by the Democrats as their candidate for November’s election,…
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GOP chairman says community waits for an apology
There’s an old story about a person who murders his parents and then goes into court to plead for mercy because he’s an orphan. I am reminded of that story when I read Drew Shapiro’s demand that I apologize for filing a complaint against his campaign. When the first complaint was filed (we’ll talk about…
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Marlboro deputy mayor’s goal is to help officials eliminate waste and bring commercial ratables to township
In a letter from Fred Hoffer (News Transcript, March 3), Mr. Hoffer correctly points out that letters should be factual and accurate (straight). In essence, they should tell the whole truth. I agree with him when he implies that citizens that give of their valuable time to assist the township should be respected. Unfortunately, he…
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Monmouth County remains a desirable place to live
As an employee and resident of Monmouth County, I was surprised by the recent article "Freeholders Plan Nepotism Ban." The article gave the false impression that Monmouth County is guilty of wrongdoing by having relatives employed by the county. As a county employee, I feel privileged to be able to work for the best county…
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Writer questions need to display personal information
The spring fishing season is just around the corner. Identity theft season is with us all year long, as was so aptly reported by the News Transcript recently. Does it make any sense for the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife to require fishermen to carry their fishing license "conspicuously displayed on outer clothing…
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Obituaries
Madeline D. McCabe Obituaries Madeline D. McCabe Mrs. McCabe, 69, of Howell died March 10 at home. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she had lived there before moving to Howell 34 years ago. She was a home health aide for Presbyterian Homes, Wall Township. She was a member of the Cornerstone Calvary Chapel, Howell, and the…
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Policy change makes sense
Policy change makes sense A decision that was made by the Freehold Borough K-8 Board of Education last week is a sign of the times, to be sure. In revising the district’s registration policy for students who are entering kindergarten or a higher elementary grade, the board has approved a new policy. The decision represents…
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Cold shoulder for council
Cold shoulder for council In an attempt to help several residents deal with reported problems of drainage and standing water on their property, the Marlboro Township Council asked a local developer to attend a March 11 meeting and address the allegations. Builder Dan Werbler did not do that and instead sent a message through an…
