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Ways to conserve New Jersey’s land and natural resources
Here in one of the most densely developed states in America, we still have lots of space for solar panels and other renewable energy facilities. Parking lots, rooftops and reclaimed industrial sites, or brownfields, are often ideal locations, since they are close to energy consumers and don’t harm natural resources. We don’t need to build…
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Medical marijuana regulations include too much red tape
The medical marijuana regulations recently proposed by the state Department of Health and Senior Services are beginning to appear to be no more than a thinly veiled scheme for the state to prevent seriously ill patients from exercising their legal right to medical marijuana. Under the regulations proposed, the medicine would be restricted to a…
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Congress should preserve Medicare doctors
Seniors have earned their Medicare. We’ve earned the security of knowing that we can keep seeing the doctors we’ve come to trust and with whom we are comfortable after many years of treatment and checkups. Unfortunately, Congress created a flawed system to pay Medicare doctors. Unless Congress takes action to address this, seniors could lose…
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AHS football team making community proud
For those of you who have not had the opportunity to see firsthand the miraculous Allentown High School football team, its final game is this Friday against North Burlington at 7 p.m. in Allentown. After ending a 31-game losing streak two years ago, Jay Graber and his outstanding team have put together the first winning…
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NJEA: We don’t need no stinkin’ cooperation
CODA GREG BEAN When I wrote recently about an undercover video made at a New Jersey Education Association conference by James O’Keefe, the guy who embarrassed ACORN in the last presidential election, I figured I’d hear from readers who agreed with me, and take a little heat from others. I always do when I write…
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Holiday events begin in downtown Freehold Dec. 1
FREEHOLD — Richard Gatto, CEO of Downtown Freehold, which coordinates activities in downtown Freehold Borough, has announced the Holiday 2010 schedule. The Christmas tree lighting will take place on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. on the plaza in front of the Monmouth County Hall of Records building, Main Street. There will be caroling and a…
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Enjoy the holiday season in the county parks
Make this season a merry one by heading out to the parks and enjoying several free activities the Monmouth County Park System has planned for December. • “Candy Making,” 1-3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. Jerry Smith will be visiting the out-kitchen and demonstrating the art of candy making. Using…
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Before the big game
Left: The Allentown High School Marching Band awaits the start of the football game against Hightstown at Allentown on Nov. 13. Above: The AHS football team runs through their pregame routine before the start of the game. The Redbirds fell to Hightstown, 32-26. ERIC SUCAR staff
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As Afghan war continues, so does local supply drive
BY DANIEL HOWLEY United States Marine Corps. Capt. (ret.) Ken Springer has only been volunteering with the nonprofit American Recreational Military Services (ARMS) for one year, but he knows all too well how important the organization is to the morale of the country’s military service members. Springer, a Freehold resident, served his nation during the…
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