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FOR THE RECORD
The organization that partnered with Strength to Strength on an art project referenced in the July 3 article “Woman Unites Survivors of Terrorism” was the New York Says Thank You Foundation. The name of the organization was incorrect in the article. The mission of the New York Says Thank You Foundation is to commemorate the…
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Firms should have the right to assess drivers
A t first, I thought that reader Raymond Kostanty’s letter to the editor in the June 19 News Transcript (“Insurance Has No Right to Extra Funds”) was sarcasm, but further reading proved it to be his true feelings. As for me, it is nothing less than utter revulsion. Insurance companies should hike liability rates for…
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Comptroller’s report disturbing to resident
The New Jersey comptroller’s report dated June 25, 2013, addressing the mismanagement of business operations at the Freehold Regional High School District, is appalling and disturbing. It shows an operation that is totally clueless and reckless with taxpayer funds. The investigative findings reveal taxpayers could have been charged twice — if not more — for…
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FYI
Greater Media introduces broadcast news Greater Media Newspapers has launched the premiere installment of Greater Media Broadcast News, featuring staff members delivering the top news headlines from Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Filmed in Greater Media Newspapers’ newsroom in Manalapan, the newscast may be viewed at www.gmnews.com. The inaugural installment is anchored by Copy Editor…
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Writer recalls impact of 1965 court ruling
major anniversary in the history of women’s reproductive health was recently celebrated. June 7 was the 48th anniversary of the 1965 U.S. Supreme Court ruling of Griswold v. Connecticut, which found that married couples have the right to contraception. Forty-eight years after this decision, 99 percent of women say they have used birth control at…
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New garden helps butterflies
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Environmental Commission recently led a project to plant a monarch butterfly garden at the Manalapan Recreation Center that will provide education to residents about the annual migration of monarch butterflies, why the monarch butterfly is endangered, and how residents can help by planting a similar garden at home. The garden is…
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Shore Ratz kick off MAC summer concert series
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Arts Council (MAC) Summer Concert Series will present three special events at the Manalapan Recreation Center, 120 Route 522. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free to the public. The first concert will feature the Shore Ratz on July 17. The Shore Ratz will keep audience members moving with…
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Ocean pol seeks write-in votes in U.S. Senate race
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Jack Trotta When New Jersey residents head to the polls on Aug. 13 to select the candidates who will run in a special election to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a short list of high-profile individuals will be on the ballot. Seeking the Democratic nomination to run in…
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