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Writer calls on voters to oust N.J. senator
Writer calls on voters to oust N.J. senator I am extremely embarrassed that Sen. Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.) is representing me. It is even more appalling that he is seeking re-election. His apology is merely a campaign ploy — he got caught. New Jersey is sliding down and needs to do what the Senate didn’t have…
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Writer concerned proposed development will make area unsafe
An applicant has applied to the Marlboro Planning Board to build a commercial development at the corner of Route 79 and Old Mill Road. The first meeting in front of the Planing Board revealed a development that will include a bank, retail shops, a day care center and a commercial building. The next meeting is…
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Freehold Borough clerk’s long service to community ran in family
Several years ago, the Free-hold Borough Fire Depart-ment dedicated a monument near the Mechanic Street entrance to the Market Yard parking lot in memory of the three volunteer firemen who were fatally burned while fighting a fire at the small coat factory that had stood there in 1933. They were the first, and they remain…
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Howell needs to explore its affordable housing options
As the affordable housing debate continues on in New Jersey, Howell residents find themselves being used as pawns in the struggle. On Sept. 9, the state Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) filed a report giving Howell 60 days to adopt an affordable housing plan. There are currently 46 units left to fulfill Howell’s obligation. Howell…
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Plan for sewers does not warrant residents’ support
Howell wants to install sewer lines down Route 9 south to increase commercial development, thereby hoping to bring needed tax dollars to the township’s coffers. But running the sewer lines will guarantee that a planned low-income apartment complex, The Foun-tains, will be built, which will contain 348 units. Should The Fountains get approval, the resulting…
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News out of municipal complex is not all good in Manalapan lately
Although I’m no longer a resident of Manalapan, my ties with that community run long and deep. It is truly a shame to see what has happened within town hall during the past three years. For years, the employees of the many administrative offices were a cohesive, capable and experienced group. Beginning with the unwarranted…
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Howell council members should not have bowed to intimidation
Howell Township Council members did not voluntarily reject the new property code, they were intimidated by those opposed to what amounts to a quality-of-life issue by being cursed at by what Pauline Smith characterizes as "blue-collar workers." Ms. Smith made no bones about her "elitist" attitude toward people from somewhere else (in other words people…
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Girl Scout anniversary is a special time for organization
The 90th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, in 2002, is a particularly special one for Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, as it coincides with Monmouth Council’s 40th anniversary. Our official "90/40" anniversary celebration will take place on Oct. 5 when the public is encouraged to explore the beautiful 143-acre Camp Sacajawea in Howell…
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Grieving family felt warmth shown by Howell community
Early Saturday morning, Aug. 10, my daughter-in-law called 911 for help for my son, Alan Horowitz, just 39 years old, who had stopped breathing. Within a few minutes, first aid, police and other emergency assistance from Howell were on the scene. This letter is to thank the many people who tried so hard for so…
