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Raises granted to FRHSD employees were inappropriate
I am glad that the News Transcript reported Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools Charles Sampson’s replies to my comments at the last meeting regarding my opposition to the raises approved by the board for non-bargaining unit employees. He was answering a statement I made that someone said they deserved the additional 2…
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People from other places have made USA great
In response to “It’s Time to Drop the Hyphen; We Are Americans” (Letters to the Editor, News Transcript, Aug. 10), I tip my hat to hyphenated Americans. They are what has made this country great! Jack Zaraya Freehold Township
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USA must recognize its dependence on China
Regarding the Aug. 3 letter to the editor in the News Transcript criticizing a speaker at a recent Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education meeting, I think the author of the letter, Shirley Lew, needs to stop looking for an opportunity to feel offended. Any American who does not recognize our continued and…
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A peach festival will be held from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 21 at First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, 8 Main St., Farmingdale. Tickets are $5 each. Details: www.gbgm-umc.org/farmingdale-fumc. Hartigan’s Grille, 3 Tennent Ave., Englishtown, is participating in this year’s dine to donate program for the “Walk With Joe.” OnAug. 18 from 7 a.m.…
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Area resident dies while swimming in triathlon
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A Freehold Township man who had previously completed the New York City Marathon died on Aug. 7while competing in the New York City Triathlon. Michael Kudryk, 64, died during the 11th Nautica New York City Triathlon, which he was competing in with his sons. Kudryk had run in and completed the New…
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Bicycle, pedestrian plan OK’d
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough officials have passed a resolution to accept a bicycle and pedestrian plan. The Borough Council took the action at its Aug. 1 meeting. The bicycle and pedestrian plan was prepared by Michael Baker Engineering of Hamilton on behalf of Freehold Borough. The idea to examine bicycle…
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Rutgers University visiting student program offers nondegree study
NEW BRUNSWICK — Working adults looking to jump-start their careers or gain new skills, as well as college students attending other institutions, can take courses on campus or online at Rutgers University through the Visiting Student Program. The Rutgers Visiting Student Program, administered by the Division of Continuing Studies, offers the opportunity for graduate and…
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DEP seeks private managers for two state golf courses
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a Request for Proposals for the private management and operation of two DEPowned 18-hole public golf courses. Cream Ridge Golf Course is in Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County, and WhiteOaksGolf Course is in Franklin Township, Gloucester County. Interested parties may submit proposals for one or both…
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