• Sometimes, those pundits are only stating the obvious

    CODA GREG BEAN There was a long think piece in The New York Times on July 3 that tried to explain why — in the face of the total meltdown of civility and cooperation between Republicans and Democrats in Washington — some new governors around the country are starting such devastating and divisive political wars,…

  • Situation with electric utility is troubling to one family

    I t is with much displeasure that I am writing to inform your readers of the cruel treatment my family has received from Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L). On May 17, my daughter passed away, leaving six children, including two who are 11 and 12 years old. Their 19-year-old sibling, a college student and…

  • Resident takes issue with council’s action on 7-Eleven

    Where is the vision? Clearly not with the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. The recent council decision to permit a 7-Eleven at the old Exxon station on East Main Street shows their lack of vision for a better, more vibrant downtown Freehold. The decision is bad for many reasons, least of which is that a…

  • Sen. Sweeney does not deserve any sympathy from N.J. voters

    While recent years have found most New Jersey residents distraught and filled with uncertainty, we finally have something to laugh about. It seems state Senate President Steve Sweeney thought he was brilliant enough make a deal with the devil and somehow not get burned. Sen. Sweeney’s (recent) rant shows what a colossal idiot he is.…

  • Writer offers praise for county freeholder

    Thank goodness for Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry. She remains a diligent, determined and successful advocate of historic preservation and for preservation of farm lands for Monmouth County. If we want to see the kind of open green space and the treasures from past history that bring joy to our everyday life, we need to…

  • Sign proposal violates candidate’s rights

    I am writing this in response to the recently proposed ordinance from the Marlboro mayor and Township Council regarding campaign signs. At the last council meeting the mayor falsely stated that I, as the Republican municipal chairman, (not Republican Club president as I was erroneously identified in the July 6 News Transcript) had agreed with…

  • Brookdale grads may transfer to Seton Hall

    Brookdale Community College and Seton Hall University, South Orange, have signed a new agreement that will provide for the seamless transfer of Brookdale graduates who wish to transfer to Seton Hall. The agreement took effect July 1. “Most Brookdale students intend to continue their education beyond their associate’s degree. This agreement provides our students with…

  • Allaire to host flea market and yard sale

    Allaire Village will host a “Gigantic Flea Market and Yard Sale” as a fundraiser for the Historic Village at Allaire State Park on July 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the show field at Allaire State Park, 4265 Atlantic Ave. (Route 524), Wall Township. The rain date will be July 31. Admission to…

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