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Most likely, voters can’t wait to get to the polls
CODA GREG BEAN By the time this column goes online, or turns up in your newspaper, the third and final debate between presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will have already taken place — but no matter who “won” that third debate, 95 percent of likely voters had already made up their minds about…
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Shutzer, Griffiths endorsed for Freehold Borough Council
Back in June, the residents of Freehold Borough had a rare opportunity – a choice of candidates in a contested primary election for the Democratic nomination for Borough Council. They spoke decisively, choosing Ron Griffiths and Sharon Shutzer by a four-toone margin. The people who vote in primary elections are the people who are most…
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‘The Comeback Kid’ appears headed for hard times
Gov. Chris Christie, “The Comeback Kid,” has shown substantial wear and tear. With his followers’ eyes focused on the 2016 presidency, there is creeping evidence the dynamics of politics has altered the potential goals being sought. New Jersey’s clouded revenue picture would indicate that all is not well for a stab by the governor at…
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Many voices have a place in letters to the editor section
Over the past four weeks, I have been reading many responses to a letter to the editor written by Raymond Kostanty, none of which were complimentary. Until the News Transcript issue of Oct. 17, however, only one stood out as rude, where the writer decided to make Mr. Kostanty beneath contempt, by using his given…
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Fall outdoor opportunities abound in New Jersey
Fall usually means the end of the beach season at the Jersey Shore — our state’s 130-mile coastline, not the MTV “reality” series. But, in fact, the shore season is far from over. For anyone who is not wild about heat, crowds and traffic, this can be the best time of year at the Jersey…
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Former county freeholder has questions on land deal
Taxpayers in New Jersey, Monmouth County and Manalapan are spending almost $1.2 million to buy a 96-acre farm business for former Manalapan mayor and current Township Committeeman Andrew Lucas. Please ask your neighbors this question: “Should a sitting mayor submit his newly purchased property to taxpayers for reimbursement from a public grant?” The ethical answer…
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Moves cited by letter writer are typical of FRHSD school board
Dave Sherman’s letter to the editor (News Transcript, Oct. 10, “Salary Increases in FRHSD are Shocking”) regarding the appalling salary increases Freehold Regional High School District administrators are attempting to justify by claiming “it was in the budget,” is no longer shocking to me; it’s typical. As a long-time attendee at FRHSD Board of Education…
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Reader says letter had no place in newspaper
For several weeks now, I have been reading responses to Raymond Kostanty’s recent letter to the editor of the News Transcript that cited Jews as “clannish.” This was as hateful as the letter he wrote last February when he labeled gays as interested in marriage purely for supposed financial benefits. While I uphold Mr. Kostanty’s…
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News Transcript was correct to publish letter
I have to strongly disagree with the letter to the editor that Michael Goldstein wrote (Oct. 17) in regard to the News Transcript being complicit in printing a letter to the editor from Raymond Kostanty several weeks earlier. Mr. Kostanty has a legal right to his opinion, whether you or I agree with it or…
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