Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Former rec commission served Manalapan’s needs

    I am a former member and chairman of the Manalapan Recreation Commis-sion, and I want to applaud Allan Conrad for his recent letter to the editor. Having served on the commission for eight years until Dec. 31, 2000, I have personal, firsthand knowledge of the positive impact that a nonpartisan commission was able to have…

  • Operation Smile is worthy of support from community

    I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful article written by reporter Linda DeNicola about my talk to the Freehold Township Woman’s Club about my experiences with Operation Smile that appeared in the Oct. 23 issue of the News Transcript. Your article focused much deserved attention on both Operation Smile Interna-tional and our local…

  • Couple appreciate support from mayor, board members

    We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to Marlboro Mayor Matt Scannapieco and the Planning Board for protecting us from a builder’s application to build four new homes on land adjacent to ours. The topography of the land to be developed is significantly sloped. Currently there are many large trees…

  • Use of 9/11 for political reasons sinks to an all-time low

    I read with interest the recent News Transcript letter to the editor ("Lack of Memorial Service Upsetting to Town-ship Resident"). A new all-time low has been hit even for John J. McKenna (former mayor/committeeman). Using the tragedy of 9/11 to further a political campaign is probably the lowest thing this town has ever seen. In…

  • Candidates’ signs clutter the landscape in Manalapan

    Candidates’ signs clutter the landscape in Manalapan Here we are, in the midst of the most beautiful time of the year in Manalapan. The weather is cool, the leaves are turning vibrant colors and the town is littered with campaign signs. The display of campaign signs in Manal-apan is out of control. Recently I counted…

  • Political ad failed to even target Republicans’ foes

    Political ad failed to even target Republicans’ foes To the political advisers who authorized last week’s campaign ad attacking Committeeman Drew Shapiro, thank you for showing Manal-apan just how morally bankrupt and desperate your campaign is. Drew Shapiro has served the residents of Manalapan very well. Contrary to your blatant falsehoods, his voting record for…

  • Guest Column

    Paul BraunSome things more importantthan winning in youth sports Paul Braun Some things more important than winning in youth sports I read, with some surprise, (Managing Editor Mark) Rosman’s article regarding winning and losing and think his opinion is not healthy for our youth. I have been involved as a volunteer coach in youth roller…

  • Obituaries

    Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. FRANK SNYDER JR., 50, of Manalapan died Oct. 16 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Camp Gordon, Ga., he lived in Flemington before moving to…

  • Diverse opinions needed on local governing bodies

    Diverse opinions needed on local governing bodies Americans will enjoy the opportunity to participate in one of our nation’s most treasured privileges next week when they go to the polls on Election Day Nov. 5. At stake will be seats in the U.S. Senate and Congress, county freeholder and clerk, and on the governing bodies…