Category: News Transcript Opinion
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PBA does not use telemarketers to raise funds
The members of Marlboro Township Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 196 wish to take this opportunity to alert the citizens of Marlboro that several residents have reported receiving telephone calls from telemarketers seeking donations to benefit law enforcement concerns. During these telephone calls, the solicitors have inferred that they represent officers from our jurisdiction. Neither the…
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Cooperation sought in way adult programming is listed
In recent months Cablevision has added some channels and changed the way the "preview channel" is shown; in particular the way the adult channels are listing what is on. They used to show the adult channels as "Adult Programming," now they show the actual names of the pornography being shown. I have children that are…
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Company offers apology to local police departments
Our apologies to the Freehold Township, Howell and Marlboro police departments, and CentraState Healthcare System. One of our employees who is based at CentraState Medical Center wrote a letter to the News Transcript criticizing police during the recent blizzard. While a well-meaning advocate for kidney dialysis patients, our employee expressed a narrow view during a…
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Puppy raisers needed for canine companion program
The Molly Pitcher Woman’s Club of Freehold is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs – G.F.W.C., and we support the Special State Project "Canine Companions for Independence." This organization needs puppy raisers so that dogs are available, as was available to Andrea Adams. Her story, as written by Linda DeNicola,…
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Voters should consider the facts on school election day
On April 15, the voters of Marlboro will support the K-8 school budget or reject it and elect three candidates to serve a three-year term as Board of Education members. As an individual with a clear understanding of the issues, I wish to share my views with the residents of our community. Some look at…
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Two options seen as way to aid passenger rail service
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, housing and population growth reached staggering levels in the Route 1 corridor region. During those years, as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, I maintained a steadfast commitment to advancing efforts to mitigate traffic and relieve congestion throughout the 14th Legislative District. That’s why I fought…
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Veterans offer support, comfort for soldiers’ families
Freehold Post 4374 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to offer help to the families of local residents who have been called to serve our great nation in the current conflict. We recognize that families share the sacrifices of our brave and honorable military men and women. We offer our post for support…
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Plan sets school district goals for next five years
By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Plan sets school district goals for next five years By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Through the efforts of the school district administration, the Board of Education and staff members, the borough school district’s strategic plan is ready to be put into action, according to Superintendent of Schools…
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Obituaries
Obituaries WINIFRED "WINI" R. CULLEN, 77, of the Morganville section of Marlboro, died March 25 at home. Born in Newark, she resided in Hazlet before moving to Morganville four years ago. Mrs. Cullen was a church secretary at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Keyport, for 27 years, retiring in 1991. She was a communicant of…
