Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Bad tax policy is driving poor housing policy

    The state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) was set up to make rules for communities to follow in building housing to comply with the Mount Laurel decision. Recently, rules made by COAH were overturned by the courts. COAH has now proposed new rules, which are a step in the right direction. At a hearing on…

  • Newspaper thanked for story of food drive

    The Samaritan Center wishes to thank the News Transcript for its article by staff writer Kathy Baratta about the Pine Brook School food drive, which benefited the clients we serve (“Food Drive Helps People in Students’ Community,” March 12, 2008). Briana Druckman and her students deserve a lot of praise for their efforts. This food…

  • Club cannot allow people to change their mind at all times

    As a mere parent of children who have played in the Howell Soccer Club for many years, I take exception to the letter to the editor written by Michael Shernicoff (March 26, 2008) criticizing the club’s refund policy. Mr. Shernicoff first needs to understand that the individuals who are running this organization are volunteers and…

  • George Malachy Beros

    Mr. Beros, 83, of Whiting, died April 10, 2008, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. He was a clerk at JPMorgan Chase, New York City, for more than 20 years, retiring in 1990. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Letitia; three daughters and sons-in-law, Veronica and Joseph Margagliotti of Middletown, Anne-Marie Bennett…

  • Ruth “Ruthy” Ash

    Mrs. Ash, 83, of Manalapan died March 31, 2008, at home. She lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., until moving to Manalapan in 1999. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack, in 1993. Surviving are a daughter, Joanne Pfeffer; a son-in-law, Stuart Pfeffer; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Kessler, all ofManalapan. Funeral services were held at Beth Moses…

  • William Levitt

    Mr. Levitt, 65, of Marlboro, died April 4, 2008, at BayshoreMedical Center, Holmdel. He was a personal financial specialist the past 10 years, and retired CPAfor 30 years with his last position at a NewYork City firm. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis; a son and daughter in-law, Jules and Adra…

  • Diane C. Moran

    Mrs.Moran, 56, of Freehold Township, died April 5, 2008, at KimballMedical Center, Lakewood. She lived in Hillside before moving to Howell in 1985 and the Silvermead community, Freehold Township in 2006. Mrs. Moran is survived by her husband of 37 years, James P. Moran; a son, James P. Moran of Howell; a daughter, Catherine Moran…

  • Paul L. Rendelson

    Mr. Rendelson, 84, of the River Plaza section of Middletown, died March 24, 2008, at RiverviewMedical Center, Red Bank. He was a retired U.S. Navy Captain, with his last duty station at the Defense Department Administration Services, Philadelphia, in 1976. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jane; a son, Kirk of Red…

  • Irene S. Blatchley

    Ms. Blatchley, 73, of Freehold Township, died March 29, 2008, at the Manor Nursing Home in Freehold. She lived in Crosswicks before moving to Freehold in 1953. She worked at Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck until retiring. She was predeceased by a brother, Raymond Stelle of Shelbyville, Mo. She is survived by a son,Wayne Blatchley…