Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Writer takes issue with columnist’s views on Tiger Woods

    I am a little surprised at (Greater Media Newspapers columnist) Greg Bean’s remarks concerning the shift in our nation’s tolerance that brought national condemnation of Tiger Woods’ behavior. While Greg clearly states that he is “not apologizing or rationalizing his (Tiger’s) behavior, nor would he ever apologize for a man, or woman, who breaks a…

  • Reader shocked by Howell’s police contract

    I read with disbelief the recent article “Town, Police Pleased With New Agreement.” It described Howell’s new contract with the cops’ union, which shifted an estimated $400,000 of the health benefits costs from Howell to the state. Township Manager Helene Schlegel said, “… we found common ground we thought was best for the citizens of…

  • Resident says rules may have unintended consequences

    While I can understand and respect the Borough Council for attempting to address quality of life and safety problems surrounding taxi cabs in Freehold Borough, parts of the recent ordinance raise questions and concerns. The ordinance reduces the number of licensed cabs in the borough from 30 to 25. Not only does this take jobs…

  • There is a common sense solution to alleviate traffic on local roads

    I have been reading with much interest about the commercial construction projects planned for Route 520 and Route 9 in Marlboro, as well as Route 33 and Millhurst Road in Manalapan. Much of the discussion focus is traffic, as it should be. It is a problem that seems to generate a lot of discussion and…

  • Family is very grateful to police officer and firefighters

    At just after 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve morning (Dec. 31), my family was awakened by banging on our front door from Manalapan police officer Peter Curran who, while on routine patrol through the area, noticed a fire rapidly climbing up our next-door neighbor’s exterior wall of their home and our home as well.…

  • Committeewoman Roth’s efforts make a difference at ‘Scout Lake’

    We wish to congratulate and thank Manalapan Township CommitteewomanMichelle Roth for her tireless efforts in making major upgrades and changes to the Holiday Park “Scout Lake” on Pease Road in Manalapan. Before Mrs. Roth took the lead in dramatically changing the park, it had fallen into unsightly conditions and became both a health hazard and…

  • Samaritan Center is grateful for all donations received

    The Samaritan Center in Manalapan wants to thank everyone who pitched in to see that our almost 200 families had a wonderful holiday season from Thanksgiving through Christmas. It seemed we were dealing in tons for the last two months of 2009.We appreciate the tons of food received from individuals, schools, clubs, neighborhood groups, community…

  • To turn alarm off, throw entire clock against wall

    Coda • GREG BEAN If there’s anything more frustrating than trying to follow a procedure manual for a product that was built in a non-Englishspeaking country and then translated into the King’s Own by someone with a limited grasp of our language, I don’t know what it is. Back in the day when I didn’t…

  • Gerald “Jerry” Jankowski

    71, of Howell Gerald “Jerry” Edward Jankowski, 71, of Howell passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at  home. Mr. Jankowski was born in Brooklyn and had lived in Staten Island until moving  to Howell 32 years ago. Jerry was the senior tree trimmer for the Howell Township Department of Public Works for the past…