Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Condominium associations are being hit hard by insurance hikes

    Did your condominium’s insurance expire at the end of December? Covered Bridge got the shock of their lives when its proposed insurance premium for 2002 rose 258 percent. The insurance companies’ reason for the raise: the World Trade Center catastrophe. Where are our state or federal regulators? The airlines were bailed out. An HMO provider…

  • Sheriff thanks supporters and renews pledge to work hard

    During the past six years, it has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve as the Monmouth County Sheriff. During that time, I’ve dedicated myself to serving the residents of Monmouth County full time as their sheriff. This administration will continue to pursue an agency-wide "Commitment to Excellence" for the benefit of every man…

  • Pair of end-of-year events show off selfish vested interests

    There is something pathetic about the current New Jersey political scene as we consider both the last minute race to pass "pork barrel" legislation by the state Assembly and Senate and the Middletown school strike and jail sentences. Both scenarios illustrate rank and file civic shortcomings displaying selfish vested interests which put us all to…

  • Land preservation is at top of conservation foundation’s ‘wish list’

    Holiday time is upon us. And everyone is "making a list and checking it twice." As the new year approaches, our focus turns to setting goals for the next 12 months and resolving to meet them. At Monmouth Conservation Foundation, our mission is land preservation within Monmouth County, and we are creating our "wish list"…

  • Reporter’s interest in town came through in coverage

    I was surprised to learn of the retirement of Dick Metzgar from the News Transcript. In Freehold Borough political circles, Dick has been a highly controversial figure for many years. My fellow Republicans viewed him as a hopelessly biased reporter and stealth ally of the Freehold Borough Democrats. However, as a Republican member of the…

  • Writer claims board knew new school would not open

    Here we are, another year has passed. Does anyone in Manalapan believe the new school will open this year? Are we to believe the school board (is) not responsible for their actions? It’s their actions that have our children in every school receiving instruction in libraries, gyms, closets, art rooms. This school board has failed…

  • School board appreciates voter support for referendum

    I want to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate the Freehold Township community on successfully passing the referendum on Dec. 11. The building projects that this referendum represents are going to give our students the space and programs that will serve them well in the future. Freehold Township has always been recognized as a…

  • Freeholder appreciates Election Day support from voters

    I want to thank the voters of Monmouth County for their votes of confidence in the recent freeholder election. The entire Board of Freeholders is proud of the manner in which county government works for all of our citizens. I am especially gratified with the overwhelming support that I received, and I will endeavor to…

  • Supporters thanked for making Halloween events a hit with kids

    On behalf of all the children and adults who enjoyed the many Halloween activities that were run by Freehold Township Recreation, we would like to thank our sponsors. "Safe Candy Trick or Treating" was held on Oct. 31 at the municipal complex. All employees and offices participated by dressing up and giving out candy to…