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Our View
Budget review bogged down Our View Budget review bogged down Getting the elected municipal officials of the eight towns that make up the Freehold Regional High School District to agree on cuts to the district’s 2003-04 budget proved to be an impossible task. Because of that failure, the district’s budget — which was defeated by…
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Public has a chance to speak on development
I am so tired of hearing the politicians and community complaining about the over-development in Marlboro. Nobody seems to care that each and every person can make a difference in the building that goes on in town. There is a petition before the zoning board to put 30 homes on a 10-acre plot that is…
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Naming of township park for resident was a well-deserved honor
This letter is in response to Kevin Marshall, who wrote and addressed a concern over the preservation of land in Freehold Township (May 14, News Transcript). His editorial prompted a letter from me which has been long overdue. In his letter, he mentions naming a park after "some political hack" and is referring to Michael…
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Cutting commission’s funding would cause irreversible damage
Last week, about 600 arts and history advocates rallied in Trenton to demand restoration of funding to the three agencies that support history and the arts in New Jersey. As president of the oldest historical organization in Monmouth County, I sincerely hope their voices were heard. Among the agencies threatened is the N.J. Historical Commission,…
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Community continues to offer support to food pantry
The year 2002 was a year of miracles and angels for the Freehold Town-ship emergency food pantry HOPE (Helping Other People Eat). Thanks to the generosity of the Freehold Township community, our shelves were full. We provided 195 backpacks filled with school supplies to Freehold Township and Freehold Borough schoolchildren. Thanksgiving was bountiful, food was…
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Positive accomplishments should be noted by public
Despite all of the alleged negatives, there are just as many positives. Sen. John Bennett has sponsored much favorable legislation to benefit all of the residents of New Jersey. How many residents and homeowners (seniors and nonseniors) in New Jersey know what he has accomplished on their behalf? First and foremost, for the seniors of…
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Return of film would mean a lot to Freehold Twp. woman
Return of film would mean a lot to Freehold Twp. woman On Mother’s Day, May 11, my family and I celebrated with a dinner a Nonna’s restaurant on Route 9 in Marlboro. Having already taken numerous photos at home on this very special day, we decided to take the camera with us for additional pictures…
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Writer has concerns with postal service, local facilities
Is there something wrong with the postal service? Am I the only one frustrated by the lack of common sense by the people who run this operation, especially here in Freehold Township? We have a large, sprawling community where houses are sitting on half-acre lots. To deliver the mail, the carrier has to walk up…
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Resident supports Kleinberg candidacy for mayor
As a longtime Marlboro resident, I am elated with the news that Dr. Robert Kleinberg is seeking the office of mayor of Marlboro. When my husband and I decided that we wanted to leave the congestion of northern New Jersey, we opted for Marlboro for its highly rated school system and its majestic splendor. As…
