Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Federal law prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals
I read a recent article in the News Transcript with great interest and even greater concern. The article was regarding the move of three men with disabilities to a new address in Freehold Borough. It seems as though many taxpaying members of the community were concerned enough over the (perceived) potential devaluation of their properties…
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Candidates fail to energize Marlboro voters
October’s colorful falling leaves perennially ushering Marlboro Township’s elections usually illuminates the landscape for the electorate. However, I don’t recall any election cycle which has galvanized such a depressing atmosphere as this year’s election. The urgency to orchestrate contrived groupings of candidates not perceived as being "old hack" retreads has energized this lack of enthusiasm.…
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Children appreciate chance to get away from the city
This summer 20 New York City children found out just how special summer in the Freehold area really is. Thanks to the dedication of Fresh Air Fund hosts, volunteers and supporters, these inner-city youngsters spent a fun-filled summer vacation in your community. Our city children experienced the simple summertime pleasures of the Freehold area. None…
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Random drug tests no answer
Random drug tests no answer We agree with the members of the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education who indicated that they do not want to see students given random drug tests or believe such tests would serve as a deterrent to drug use by teenagers. The district should not be in the…
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Freehold could use some help dealing with immigrants
I was offended by Clare Celano’s story in the News Transcript about indigent Mexicans. While we are in our warm homes enjoying our meals, so are the residents of Freehold Township, Marlboro and Manalapan. Those residents employ the lawn services who use Mexican help, eat in restaurants where they work or employ them as domestics…
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Obituaries
Dorothy M. Lane Obituaries Dorothy M. Lane Mrs. Lane, 69, of Toms River, died Sept. 21 at home. Born in Farmingdale, she had lived in Howell before moving to Toms River 25 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the East Dover Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband,…
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Memorial middle school wins honor for architect
MARLBORO — The New Jersey School Boards Association, New Jersey Association of School Administrators and New Jersey Association of School Business Officials have awarded the Marlboro Memorial Middle School first place in the New Buildings and Major Additions category of the groups’ third annual Architects Competition and Awards Display. The competition showcases architectural designs that…
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Answers needed on plan
Answers needed on plan Many questions must be answered before a developer can start building The Village at Manal-apan. In a presentation to the Township Committee, Richard J. Brunelli, one of the principals, described plans for a 135-acre mixed-use commercial center at Route 33 and Millhurst Road on the south side of town. The $90…
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Freehold does its share to provide all types of housing
The authors of some recent editorials accusing Freehold Borough residents of NIMBY thinking probably do not live in Freehold Borough. We have "looked different" for many years, and have gotten along rather well. It is troublesome that Collaborative Support Services, in anticipation of their purchase at Crestwood Drive, did not reach out to neighbors simply…
