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  • Prediction was wrong because President Bush lied

    I was wrong about Saddam Hussein unleashing massive attacks. I admit it. Why was I wrong? Because now it is very obvious Hussein never had the capability of delivering any weapons of mass destruction. Nothing at all has been discovered — no long-range missiles and no biological agents in any credible amount. Logic then says…

  • MEMS graduation to be held at Brookdale

    MEMS graduation to be held at Brookdale MANALAPAN — The Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School will hold its graduation ceremony at 4 p.m. June 23 at the Collins Arena on the campus of Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The graduating class of 2003 consists of 693 eighth-grade students "We wish them well in their high school years and…

  • Township officials helped to solve commuters’ problem

    In his note to the editor, Kelly Barry states that Freehold Township and Anthony Ammiano, deputy mayor, should be showing support for the ratables in town and not 20 people. I don’t remember reading that the Raintree shopping center would close down because of a boycott by the commuters and residents in Raintree supporting them.…

  • Our View

    Honest assessmentneeded at boro school Our View Honest assessment needed at boro school Honest assessment needed at boro school Stories about incidents of violence in and around the Freehold Intermediate School, Freehold Borough, that were published in the News Transcript in recent weeks paint a disturbing picture of a public education institution. Parents crowded a…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries JOSEPH S. FLOREK, 84, of East Brunswick died May 30 at home. Prior to his retirement, he owned and operated Florek Plumbing and Heating, South River. He served as the East Brunswick plumbing inspector for 15 years. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Stark Florek; four daughters, Carol Rapestsky of Monroe, Lois Agugliaro of East…

  • All residents are welcome to join Marlboro candidate’s campaign

    As campaign manager for Dr. Robert Kleinberg, Republican mayoral candidate, and Fred DiGiovanni and Susan Bluth, Republican Township Council candidates, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the residents who voted in the June 3 Republican primary. I would particularly like to thank all of the residents who voted for Dr.…

  • Manalapan resident questions alleged use of political postal permit

    How disgusting. How revolting. I am referring to revelations of secret, underhanded dealings between an anonymous "good government" committee in the retirement community of Covered Bridge in Manalapan and a local political organization. The purpose of these dealings was to assure the re-electon of two members of the Covered Bridge trustees and to defeat a…

  • Our View

    Athletes bring prideto school, community Our View Athletes bring pride to school, community Athletes bring pride to school, community The Freehold Borough High School softball team provided the high school and the community with something to cheer about this spring. The Colonials, coached by Jerilyn Acevedo, reached heights never before imagined. Prior to this season…

  • Marlboro Community Pride Day supporters thanked for efforts

    I would like to thank the hundreds of Marlboro residents who volunteered on Com-munity Pride Day to clean up and beautify our town. My thanks also to the Office of Public Information for coordinating the event, the Department of Public Works, Marlboro Township police, the recreation department and all the township employees who worked so…