Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Those who worked for light are appreciated
Gert Feldman, working with the taxpayers, and Lillian Schaffer, president of the Sisterhood of the Union Hill Congregation, went beyond the call of duty to provide us with the pedestrian and traffic lights on Union Hill Road and Wild Turkey Way, and we appreciate what they have done. Greg Valesi, the township engineer, did the…
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Firefighters take safety message into schools
Staff Writer By dick metzgar PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ Freehold Borough fireman Christopher Barkalow (above) shows kindergartners (below) at the Park Avenue Elementary School, Freehold, how a firefighter looks wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus, much to their delight. FREEHOLD — There is no better place to begin practicing fire prevention than in the home, and…
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Howell Township law regarding buffers is clear and must be obeyed
We, the Howell Town-ship Farmers Advisory Committee, would like to take this opportunity to answer the News Transcript editorial of July 26, "Permit Problems Call for Equitable Solutions." A number of years ago, Howell enacted an ordinance for buffers to be placed in all new developments adjoining any farm. The purpose of this buffer was…
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MEEA says no plans for work stoppage
MEEA says no plans for work stoppage The Manalapan-Englishtown Education Association (MEEA) has responded to the Board of Education’s release of a letter containing details of ongoing contract negotiations. A letter from MEEA President Ken Weber to parents in the district, a copy of which was provided to the News Transcript, states, "It is truly…
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Doctor’s personal battle opened up a new world of medicine
I recently read Dave Benja-min’s article "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Proves Tough Medical Foe" in the Sept. 27 News Transcript and want to enlighten your readers. I have been a practicing physician for more than 27 years. I was trained as an orthopedic surgeon with a deep-rooted medical, surgical and drug philosophy. That philosophy was dramatically…
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Board pressed to remove more carpeting at school
Staff Writer By dave benjamin Board pressed to remove more carpeting at school ENGLISHTOWN — The removal of moldy carpeting from some classrooms at the Milford Brook School, Globar Terrace, Manalapan, is not enough to address the situation, according to staff members and parents of children at the school. Speaking on behalf of the faculty,…
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Residents urged to attend world’s ‘largest fire drill’
Using "Fire Drills: The Great Escape!" as its theme, the Freehold Borough Fire Department will observe National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14. Our firefighters will visit grades kindergarten through fourth grade in the local schools to present fire safety guidelines. Additionally, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 11, they will participate in what is being called "the…
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Panel suggests Wemrock Brook house kindergarten to grade 6 Manalapan-Englishtown board ponders options for the coming years
Staff Writer By dave benjamin Panel suggests Wemrock Brook house kindergarten to grade 6 Manalapan-Englishtown board ponders options for the coming years ENGLISHTOWN — As the new Wemrock Brook School rises on Millhurst Road, an ad hoc panel is looking at district demographics and the configuration of local schools. According to a report presented to…
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Resident dismayed over road, sidewalk conditions
I grew up in Whittier Oaks West and have lived here for 30 years. I am ashamed to see what is happening to our development. Being one of the first developments to be built in Marlboro, our roads and sidewalks have begun to show needs for repair. Our roads are cracking and have many potholes,…
