Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Englishtown residents must stand together against rail plan
I reside in Englishtown and strongly oppose the commuter rail. I find that many people are taking this issue lightly. I don’t find this issue to be amusing. I am very concerned for the safety of my children and the quality of life. The rail is in my back yard approximately 50 to 55 feet…
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Resident made it a priority to fight for town’s new traffic light
I have known Gert Feldman for quite a few years and found her to be interested in helping people. She has given many hours of her time trying to make the community of Covered Bridge a better place to live. She should be applauded and recognized for her work. For example, in Covered Bridge where…
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Federal budget cuts can have long-term effects
One of the most memorable letters to the editor I ever read was written by a former U.S. senator, a liberal who, in his days in the senate, always came down on the side of big government. After he retired, the senator attempted to own and operate his own business, and ran head on into…
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Disappointed at what future holds for Route 537 farm
I am writing in protest of the proposed development of the Clayton farm on Route 537 between Gravel Hill and Thompson Grove roads, Freehold Town-ship, where the developer, Toll Brothers, plans to build 36-plus homes. First, I must say how totally, absolutely and thoroughly disgusted I am after learning about this development. The main function…
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Board appoints Raymond to lead Errickson School
By dave benjamin Board appoints Raymond to lead Errickson School FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Chris-tine Raymond has been named principal of the Marshall Errickson School by the Board of Education. Raymond was previously an assistant principal at the Barkalow Middle School. She will fill a position left open by former principal Robert Lerner, who is on…
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Back to school donations sought
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — With only a few weeks to go before school starts again, the township’s public assistance office is once against sponsoring a "Put a Pack on Every Back" program. According to a press release, while some children will begin the school year with new clothes, new books and new school supplies, some children…
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Mayor Moskovitz fought hard for Union Hill Road traffic light
Once again it appears that the old adage is true that no good deed goes unpunished. I have just finished reading the letter to the editor written by Gert Feldman in the July 19 News Transcript. Mrs. Feldman is in the process of celebrating her 91st birthday, and I wish her well, but I cannot…
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Two faces in new places at Freehold Boro schools Levinson transferred to learning center; Mazer hired at Park Avenue
By dick metzgar Two faces in new places at Freehold Boro schools Levinson transferred to learning center; Mazer hired at Park Avenue JEFF HUNTLEY Freehold Borough’s elementary school principals, Dennis Levinson and Marion Mazer, prepare for new jobs for the 2000-01 school year. Levinson has been transferred to the Freehold Learning Center, Dutch Lane Road,…
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Congressman Holt deserves voters’ support in November
I think it’s time for the voters of Monmouth County’s 12th Congressional District to take notice of our representative in Congress, Rush Holt. Rep. Holt has done so much to represent the views of our community during his first term in Congress. He has taken stands on issues that are important to all of us…
