Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Candidate has different take on club president’s view

    In a letter last week, Republican Club president Elio DiCosmo states his view that a group of less than 20 Republicans at a "members only" county committee meeting should have the final say about who gets to be our candidate. He failed to mention that over 60 Republicans subsequently signed my nominating petition because they…

  • Freehold Raceway Mall expansion will add to congestion in area

    I read with concern [about] the preliminary approvals that were given for the building of the expansion of the Freehold Raceway Mall on an additional 100 acres. I, having lived in the township of Freehold for over 60 years, have noticed the dramatic transformation that has taken place in the community. Traffic in the area…

  • Club members did a nice job with Molly Pitcher overlook at park

    I was so pleased to be invited to the dedication of the Molly Pitcher overlook at Mon-mouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, on April 27. Last year the Freehold Township-based Molly Pitcher Woman’s Club contacted Dr. Garry Stone, park historian. Through their efforts, the overlook has now become a reality. It can be found behind the…

  • Support appreciated by Samaritan Center

    Dear postal patrons of Manalapan and English-town: You did a great job with the "Stamp Out Hunger" program. May God bless each one of you for your generosity. Our shelves are now full. Carol Puorro Executive Director Samaritan Center Englishtown

  • Singer’s independence makes her best choice for mayor

    Al Rosenthal’s letter (May 14 News Transcript) opposing Mary Singer for mayor was very transparent. It is obvious that Mr. Rosenthal is one of Marlboro’s many political insiders who fears Mary’s independence and determination to put the public interest before politics. The simple fact is that during the last four years, Mary has always put…

  • Decision to force a primary may hurt Republican unity

    On April 3 the Marlboro Republican County Committee held a special meeting to elect the next Repub-lican candidate for mayor of Marlboro. Given the challenges and accusations made against current Mayor Matthew Scannapieco … he has opted not to run again for re-election. The challenges of the past few months made it especially important that…

  • Fate of FRHSD budget remains up in the air

    By mark rosman & Dave BenjaminStaff Writers By mark rosman & Dave Benjamin Staff Writers Based on an apparent lack of consensus among the eight towns that make up the Freehold Regional High School District, it appears that the district’s 2003-04 budget will be reviewed by the Monmouth County superintendent of schools. The eight towns…

  • Town officials should not be pressuring business owner

    Based on an article in the April 30 News Transcript, Raintree commuters got a lot more than they should have gotten. One of our township committeemen, Anthony Ammiano, appears to have overstepped his responsibilities by issuing a "strong, pointed letter to the owner urging them to reconsider" their decision to halt bus service from their…