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Let’s just admit it: The money is pretty nice
CODA GREG BEAN So, East Brunswick is thinking about putting a second red-light camera system (aka municipal revenue enhancer) on Route 18— this one at the intersection of the highway and Rues Lane. They installed the first one, located at the intersection of Route 18 and Tices Lane, in March 2011, and in the township’s…
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President Obama is not to blame for stunning rise in gas prices
I am writing in response to your March 21 editorial cartoon, which appears to reflect the recent Republican talking point that President Barack Obama is directly to blame for rising gas prices. Putting aside numerous recent reports that such rises are most likely the result of Wall Street speculation in combination with the recent threats…
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Editorial cartoon’s comparison with Jimmy Carter was off-base
I was wondering what exactly Greater Media Newspapers’ editorial cartoonist John Carey had in mind when he asserted that President Barack Obama was “starting to look like Jimmy Carter” in his recent political cartoon (March 21). • President Obama secured the demise of Osama bin Laden and a score of other high level al-Qaeda terrorists…
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With enrollment down, why is budget up?
It appears the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education has little concern for the taxpayers of the township. Marlboro schools have lost more than 600 students in the past six years. That is equivalent to a full-size school of about 25 classes, yet board spending has never gone down, even with a loss of…
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Equal treatment is guaranteed in this nation
I n this country we have grown up with the idea that the majority rules. I believe, for the most part, it should. We vote for our public officials, we vote on bond proposals, we vote for school board budgets and much more — an example of majority rules. But what we should never take…
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Stomp The Monster to host 5K run
MARLBORO — Stomp The Monster, an organization that provides many forms of support to cancer patients as well as to their friends, families, and caregivers, has announced it will be hosting its second annual 5K Run and Festival onApril 22 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center in Marlboro. Last year, Stomp The Monster raised $50,000…
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Attorney representing principal raises question about legal bills
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Speaking at the March 26 meeting of the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education, attorney Stuart Moskovitz described a pair of issues that stemmed from what he termed poor decision making on the part of district administrators. Moskovitz represents suspended Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon. FRHSD Superintendent…
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Volunteers sought to work in gardens
The Monmouth County Park System is seeking volunteers to help garden at several park system locations. Individuals interested in learning more about this opportunity are invited to attend a free workshop about pruning trees and shrubs. The workshop will be held at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The workshop will…
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