Category: News Transcript Opinion
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New school in Marlboro would serve students for years to come
I have read the article, "Clock Ticking on Need for School," in the Sept. 27 News Transcript. I agree with this article because as a resident of Marlboro, I know that even though there are seniors graduating, there will be that many children and maybe a few more coming into the school. I have some…
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Community alliance coordinator calls first walkathon a success
The Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance hosted the first annual "Substance Abuse Prevention — Something to Walk About" walkathon on Oct. 14. The walk was held to raise awareness of the Community Alliance and issues associated with alcohol and substance abuse. The Community Alliance serves residents of Manalapan and Englishtown by providing educational programs for all school-age…
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Winner looks forward to getting to work on Manalapan committee
I want to thank Manalapan residents for having the confidence in me by electing me to the Township Committee. I hope that in the next three years I can repay them for their confidence in me by continuing the work that I and my fellow Planning Board members have started in regard to controlling growth.…
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High school board appoints retired med-sci director
Staff Writer By dave benjamin High school board appoints retired med-sci director ENGLISHTOWN — The former director of one of the Freehold Regional High School District’s specialized learning centers has been named to fill a seat on the Board of Education. Meeting on Nov. 6 at the district’s offices on Pine Street, board members appointed…
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Manalapan-Englishtown board, teachers agree to 3-year pact
Staff Writer By dave benjamin Manalapan-Englishtown board, teachers agree to 3-year pact A late night and early morning negotiations session has produced a contract agreement in a local school district. Officials announced on Nov. 7 that the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education and the Manalapan-Englishtown Education Association (MEEA) had reach a tentative contract…
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MEMS students rally against smoking
Staff Writer By dave benjamin DAVE BENJAMIN Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School students have created a wall of “Caring Hands” to emphasize the need to stop smoking. MANALAPAN — The Great American Smokeout is scheduled for Nov. 16, and to do their part in the fight against smoking, students at the Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (MEMS) have launched…
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Private citizen, not candidates, was asked not to tape debate
As vice president of the Men’s Club of The Villages, I feel it is incumbent upon me to clarify some statements made by your reporter Kathy Baratta in her article about the Howell mayoral debate that was held in our development on Oct. 23. The request to prevent the videotaping of the event was made…
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Writer’s remarks are insulting to residents of Manalapan
I’m hopeful that many readers responded to Maryanne Toto’s letter in the Nov. 8 News Transcript. I was insulted by her remarks, but tried to turn the other cheek. After seething for some time, I must reply. I am bringing children up in the town she moved from, and I teach them manners as well…
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Former board president owes Manalapan residents an apology
In reply to Maryanne Toto’s letter of Nov. 8, how dare she imply that the children of Manalapan-Englishtown have no respect or manners. As a resident for 29 years and a parent of three children born and raised in Manalapan, I am extremely angry and upset with Ms. Toto’s claim that Manalapan-Englishtown children have not…
