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  • All residents must play a role in municipal elections

    Kudos for the staff of the New Transcript. For too many years the secret in Manalapan has been that Covered Bridge runs town hall. The Democratic Township Committee knows it and caters to Covered Bridge. Covered Bridge residents take their civic responsibility and constitutional duties seriously; they lived in a time when wars were fought…

  • Covered Bridge resident congratulates Nov. 4 winners

    Covered Bridge resident congratulates Nov. 4 winners I personally would like to express my sincere thanks to my "family" of friends and neighbors in Covered Bridge I for coming through once again in bringing a hard-fought victory to fruition for our Democratic friends. Congratulations go out to Mayor Drew Shapiro, who won his re-election bid…

  • Resident has questions about development’s approval

    I am an extremely concerned resident of Freehold Township, living on Old Post Road within the Manasquan Watershed area; Tributary C of the Manasquan River flows through our development. At the beginning, let me state emphatically that I am not against development. I am for doing things right — forthrightly, honestly and with due diligence.…

  • Voters recognized the need for checks and balances

    Opposition candidates’ efforts in many New Jersey municipalities to crack the walls of entrenched incumbent strongholds were for the most part defeated, but happily not in Marlboro. Voters chose to appreciate the dangers inherent with the absence of "checks and balances" in electing leadership. Fortunately they decided not to be saddled with a single political…

  • Red Cross supporters thanked for their efforts in 2003

    As the CEO for the American Red Cross, Jersey Coast Chapter, I have the opportunity to witness the strength of the human spirit each day. As we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving season, the American Red Cross would like to say "thank you" to everyone whose contribution of time, money or blood has helped us…

  • Obituaries

    Coppelia E. Gonzalez Obituaries Coppelia E. Gonzalez Mrs. Gonzalez, 80, of Marlboro, died Nov. 10 at home. Born in Havana, Cuba, she lived in Kenilworth for 20 years before moving to Marlboro two years ago. She worked as a supervisor for the Firemen’s Fund Insurance Co., Parsippany, for 25 years. She was also employed by…

  • Prejudice, bigotry no answer to issue of immigrants

    I am responding to Robert Flick’s letter regarding "Illegal Immigrants are Adding Costs to American Society." As someone who is ashamed for the many years I wasted being prejudiced, Mr. Flick’s letter made me realize how people can be prejudiced, bigots and the like, while believing their views are the "American" way. Someone needs to…

  • Mayor-elect promises a new government of inclusion

    On behalf of Patti (Morelli), Joe (Pernice) and myself, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Marlboro for demonstrating the trust, faith, confidence and belief in us, by electing us to the offices of mayor and town council. We pledge to do everything in our power to reinforce the confidence…

  • Where the real power lies

    Neither residents nor politicians should ever underestimate the political clout that Manal-apan’s Covered Bridge adult community holds. No better example of that was ever provided than on Election Day, Nov. 4, when a majority of Manalapan residents who do not live in Covered Bridge and who went to the polls soundly rejected the re-election bid…