Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Candidates will forward their vision of town’s future
It has been said that no man, or in this case woman, is an island. That is true of many instances in life, but particularly true of the primary we just completed. Those individuals who gave their time, wisdom and enthusiasm were the backbone of our campaign. There were many dark days, but their spirit…
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Covered Bridge resident responds to critics’ letter
In answer to the tirade against me for helping residents of Covered Bridge ("Board of Trustees Deserves Credit for Decision," letters to the editor, July 3, News Transcript), Sid Alpert knows full well I discussed the bylaws with him. You can’t even get the facts straight. You refer to me as a "homeowner." Don’t even…
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Running for public office is a memorable experience
I would like to thank the people of Manalapan for the opportunity to run for Township Committee. I am thankful for all the support of my friends, neighbors and members of the community. I am also very appreciative of the efforts of all the wonderful people who worked so hard on our campaign. They gave…
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Senator’s actions draw rebuke from former opponent
I would like to thank all of those 2,009 supporters who voted for me in the 12th Legislative District Republican primary (for state Senate). We received 26 percent of the vote, and I was elated when I was told that my campaign helped Bret Schundler win in Monmouth County. One of my planks was support…
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Bennett appreciates voters’ support on primary day
I would like to publicly thank all the voters in the 12th District who put forth the effort and voted in the Senatorial primary election on June 26. I am grateful and impressed with all the tremendous support I received. As promised, I reaffirm my commitment in keeping our communities a safe haven for children…
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Resident upset with traffic near neighborhood
I live in Forest Hills Estates off Union Hill Road, between Pension Road and Route 527 in Manalapan. This also places me between Raceway Park and the Englishtown auction. I moved here to be in a less-congested area, but I have complaints against the township. First, we’re prisoners in our homes on the weekends, between…
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Marlboro school board hires principal, administrator
Staff Writer By theresa a. boschen MARLBORO — The Board of Education has hired a new director of special services and a principal for the district’s early childhood learning center which is expected to open in the fall. Robert Klein, whose most recent position was a child study team and special education supervisor in Bergen…
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Explorers have proved of value to police force
Explorers have proved of value to police force Over the past two decades the Marlboro Police Explorers program has proved its value to the community. This winter the Explorers program will celebrate its 20th anniversary of service in the township. The program has allowed young men and women to work alongside Marlboro’s professional law enforcement…
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For the record
In a July 3 News Transcript article, "Police Explorers Will Mark 20 Years of Service to Town," Explorer Chief Josh Kushel was incorrectly identified as John Kushel. Josh is a part-time police dispatcher for the Marlboro Police Department. Members of Marlboro’s Johana Committee were inadvertently omitted from an article that appeared in the July 3…
