Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Resident offers suggestion for preserving old building
I’ve read with interest recent articles in the News Transcript concerning historic buildings in this area, particularly Freehold Borough. The July 18 issue ran a feature on a private home built in 1898, designed by Warren Hartshorne Conover, a local architect of some note, and now placed on the market by his granddaughter. The same…
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Senator provides strong representation for seniors
It is ironic that we find a politician, state Sen. John O. Bennett – and I use the word "politician" loosely – who is honest and forthright as our senator in the 12th district. Several months ago I received mail from Sen. Bennett advocating a substantial increase in the homestead property rebate for seniors. This…
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Resident supports firm’s planned move on Amboy Road
In light of the Marlboro zoning board’s upcoming consideration, I am writing to express my support for Lucas Brothers Paving’s proposed move to a lot farther south on Amboy Road in the Morganville section of Marlboro. Both pedestrian safety and traffic safety would be improved if the heavy trucks used to transport material to and…
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Farmland preservation is the best deal for farmers
I am dismayed in reading about the "poor" farmer not being able to sell his farm any way he pleases if the Howell Township Council passes an ordinance limiting building to one house on 6 acres. I haven’t heard that any farmer complains when he receives favorable farmland tax that the rest of the community…
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Manalapan rezoning plan called ‘political opportunism’
The Manalapan Planning Board’s proposed rezoning plan strips 50 percent of the land value from our farms. It cheats farmers of the equity they sweated and worked to create. It punishes them for not having sold to developers by stealing their children’s future. Worse, it deceives all of Manalapan because: • instead of stopping development,…
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Marlboro councilman’s arrogance cannot be tolerated
A recent letter in the News Transcript was written by Jeff Hymowitz, a close friend and supporter of the old Democratic bosses who have had their grip on Marlboro for many years. He is obviously trying to divert attention from the real issues in this coming election, outrageously high taxes, out-of-control growth and a decline…
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Now is the time to speak out on Amboy Road proposal in Marlboro
In May the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to deny an application by the Lucas Brothers Paving company to relocate their Amboy Road garage and yard to a spot close to Tennent Road. Not willing to take no for an answer, Lucas reapplied and another public hearing was scheduled in July. But faced with…
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While I think it is appropriate that Marlboro acquire the Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital property, one particular aspect of the land usage plan has bothered me: the golf course.
While I think it is appropriate that Marlboro acquire the Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital property, one particular aspect of the land usage plan has bothered me: the golf course. First, it’s never been clear why Marl-boro needs a golf course or who will use it. While some features of the redevelopment plan are clear in…
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As the first and continuously accredited private day camp in Monmouth County, we are thrilled to have celebrated a very special week. The week of July 16 was National Camp Community Week. What does this mean to our campers and their families?
As the first and continuously accredited private day camp in Monmouth County, we are thrilled to have celebrated a very special week. The week of July 16 was National Camp Community Week. What does this mean to our campers and their families? Camp is a safe and nurturing environment for children. Children today are at…
