Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • John James Kallighan

    Mr. Kallighan, 88, a resident of Freehold Township for 41 years, died Nov. 5, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a manager for New York Telephone Co. Mr. Kallighan was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anne Lau Kallighan; his children…

  • Sides should take close look at health costs

    In Marlboro, there is currently a disagreement between the teachers and the Board of Education regarding the status of the teachers’ contract. The major unresolved issue is whether the teachers should be required to contribute toward the cost of their health care. The board maintains that other district union and non-union personnel contribute toward their…

  • Councilman appreciated the chance to serve Freehold Borough

    I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate both John Newman and my running mate, Councilwoman Sharon Shutzer, on their election to the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. I especially want to thank the people of Freehold Borough for electing me three times for this office (councilman) since 1990. Please let me also thank…

  • Navy should give up on plan to open housing to public

    Early November has proven to be a tragic time for both the Navy and the Army. Two stories, both involving the infiltration of military bases, only serves to prove the validity of the concerns expressed by Neighbors Opposed to Privatization at Earle (NOPE) regarding the unimpeded access route planned and chosen by the Navy; making…

  • Writer’s article has sparked an outpouring of support

    The Samaritan Center in Manalapan wants to thank News Transcript staff writer Amy Rosen for the excellent article she wrote about our organization, which appeared Oct. 14. Thank you, Amy. As a direct result of the publication of her article, the Samaritan Center has experienced almost non-stop calls and visits from persons and groups wanting…

  • TNR is a humane answer to the problem of feral cats

    From our talks with people about feral cats, we have found that many of them do not really understand that the most humane way to handle these unfortunate cats is through what is now called Trap-Neuter- Return (TNR). It is a win-win situation for the cats and their human neighbors. The life of a homeless…

  • Teachers deserve an equitable contract in Marlboro K-8 schools

    That’s it! As a parent of two school age children in the Marlboro K-8 School District, I am extremely angry and frustrated with the Marlboro Board of Education, and their unrelenting refusal to agree to the fact-finder’s report. I am a taxpaying resident of Marlboro for 13 years. The main reason my husband and I…

  • Coutts, ‘Mr. Downtown,’ remembered with love

    Real estate professional gave time, effort, advice to many Freehold groups BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Robert Lloyd Coutts Jr. FREEHOLD — The borough lost one if its most precious resources last week — Robert Lloyd Coutts Jr. Coutts, 87, was one of the founding members of Freehold Beautiful Inc. and a part of…

  • Democrats were off base with claims against MTMUA

    The Marlboro Democrats, in an attempt to gain votes, distributed a flier packed with misinformation about the Marlboro Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MTMUA) and Township Council candidate Jack Zatz, who currently serves as a commissioner on the MTMUA. Their claims of “higher pay — no cutbacks — outrageous spending” at the MTMUA are the furthest…