Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Homes from the heart
The Habitat for Humanity program that has been building houses for working families in Freehold Borough for more than a decade continues to prove its value to the community. Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity builds and finances houses for working families who invest “sweat equity” in the construction process. Habitat volunteers recently dedicated homes on…
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New freeholders may serve county better
Monmouth County residents should be very grateful that there are major changes in the county freeholders office. No longer do we have Mr. (Harry) Larrison and his chauffeur, Mr. (Anthony) Palughi, running the show. Recent articles indicate Mr. Palughi receiving $90,000 of taxpayers’ money for a no-show job of superintendent of bridges, as well as…
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Lawsuit against corrupt public officials might serve Marlboro
It has been reported that Tinton Falls has sued a former Planning Board member for damages the township suffered alleging corrupt actions in connection with projects before the board. The suit was based upon a recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision allowing townships to recover the profits arising out of corrupt activity, including bribery. Given…
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Obituaries
George W. Garo Mr. Garo, 77, of Howell, died June 13 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Thune, Switzerland, he came to the United States in 1954, settling in the Tottenville section of Staten Island, N.Y., before moving to Howell in 1964. Before his retirement, Mr. Garo was a structural safety engineer for…
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For the record
The Colts Neck High School class of 2006 included 270 students, not 370 seniors as reported in a News Transcript article on June 14.
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Plaintiff clarifies issues in complaint against Manalapan
Your news story reporting on my civil rights action against Manal-apan (“Suit Challenges Charges in Vehicle Impounding, News Transcript, June 7) is replete with inaccuracies. In addition, the key issue that could impact all municipalities in New Jersey is misstated. First, I am representing myself, and my friend, Samuel Brown, is merely assisting me as…
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Food pantry appreciates effort by postal workers, donors
On behalf of the volunteers and clients of Freehold Area Open Door, I would like to thank the letter carriers of the Freehold post office and all those who contributed to their food drive on May 13. The residents of our community were overwhelmingly generous and the postal workers were kept very busy picking up…
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Family says thank you for support at blood drive
On Saturday, May 27, a blood drive was held for Tom Buble. We wish to thank each and every one who contributed blood or tried to give blood for Tom. In particular, we wish to thank Tom’s cousin, Gary Higley, who organized the drive. We are so deeply grateful. the Buble family Freehold Borough
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On Campus
Jaclyn Bartlett, daughter of Debbie and George Bartlett of Manalapan, has graduated from Monmouth University, West Long Branch, with a bachelor of arts degree, magna cum laude, majoring in education and communication. Jessica Cicchino of Freehold received honorable mention recognition from the National Science Foundation for her work in the graduate program at Carnegie Mellon…
