Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Guest Column Gina Cayne Pace, scope of WTC relief effort upsetting to spouse
Guest Column Gina Cayne Pace, scope of WTC relief effort upsetting to spouse My husband was a victim in the terror attacks at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. Since then, I have been a strong advocate for victims’ rights. First, I have been extremely dissatisfied by the distribution of the money collected by…
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Rail trail will be a benefit to Western Monmouth County towns
Recently, this newspaper published an article and a letter from one resident about plans our county park system has for the Henry Hudson Trail Extension. I have lived in Monmouth County for 23 years, within easy sight and walking distance of this project, Monmouth County’s newest rail trail. Rail trails are paths built on abandoned…
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Attention must be paid to Freehold Borough school bus situation
Our children, as young as 5 years old, are forced to walk to school carrying heavy book bags and walking long distances. Often the weather is inclement and the streets are hazardous to cross, and literally, the situation is an accident waiting to happen. Freehold Borough has been without school buses for two years. The…
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Flying the United States flag should be done responsibly
In light of what has recently occurred in our country and community, I thought, as a Cub Scout den leader, that this would be an appropriate time to work on the Citizenship Activity Badge with my Webelos Scouts. One of the requirements is to understand the correct way to display and respect our country’s flag.…
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Winners are ready to work
As newly elected members of Marl-boro’s Township Council, we would like to thank our families, friends, campaign volunteers and the voters who supported us. It has been our pleasure and honor to run for this office and we are looking forward to working hard to serve the residents of our township. Six months ago we…
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Community support helps theater troupe raise $9,500
On Oct. 19, the Marlboro Players presented The Spirit of America: A Special Musical Tribute Honoring America’s Heroes at the Marlboro Middle School to benefit WTC relief efforts. I am writing to thank the citizens of Marlboro and its surrounding communities for their overwhelming support. First, I would like to thank the members of the…
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School board’s stand keeps issue from being laid to rest
Salvatore LaBruno’s letter to the editor in the Oct. 24 News Transcript necessitates a response on several matters of fact. First, while Mr. LaBruno should be commended for coming to the defense of his wife’s boss, it is understandable that he would have heard only a distorted account of the situation. However, he is right…
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Resident seeks answer on cancellation of builder fines
On June 28 Richard Hogan, the Manalapan construction code official, sent two notices of violation and orders of penalties to Calton Homes. These violations were about two homes in the Manalapan Chase development. Each violation had a fine of $500. Calton Homes was ordered to "submit the actual truss drawings" for one house. For my…
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Children’s videos sought for young patients
The B’nai B’rith Maccabean Unit No. 3373, working in conjunction with the B’nai B’rith Tri-State Region Center for Community Action, has donated teddy bears and children’s videos for ill children at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Harold Lautman, chair of community volunteer services for the unit, met with Joan Nealon, director of volunteer services for…
