• Irwin Service Center collects for Open Door

    Irwin Service Center, 4000 Route 9 south, Freehold Township, is collecting food for the Open Door food pantry, Freehold, during November. Every item donated will earn $1 off a customer’s service bill. Items in need at the food pantry are: hot cereal, rice, tuna fish, coffee, tea, canned soup, jelly, snacks, as well as other…

  • Navy should give up on plan to open housing to public

    Early November has proven to be a tragic time for both the Navy and the Army. Two stories, both involving the infiltration of military bases, only serves to prove the validity of the concerns expressed by Neighbors Opposed to Privatization at Earle (NOPE) regarding the unimpeded access route planned and chosen by the Navy; making…

  • Libraries will host charity book drive

    The Monmouth County Library has launched its annual Books for Kids book donation drive. Books for preschoolers through age 14 will be accepted through Dec. 1 at any county library branch. The books will be distributed to local charities and community agencies that serve children with limited access to books. Started in 1991, Books for…

  • Councilman appreciated the chance to serve Freehold Borough

    I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate both John Newman and my running mate, Councilwoman Sharon Shutzer, on their election to the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. I especially want to thank the people of Freehold Borough for electing me three times for this office (councilman) since 1990. Please let me also thank…

  • Sides should take close look at health costs

    In Marlboro, there is currently a disagreement between the teachers and the Board of Education regarding the status of the teachers’ contract. The major unresolved issue is whether the teachers should be required to contribute toward the cost of their health care. The board maintains that other district union and non-union personnel contribute toward their…

  • Next time I’ll tell them, ‘Hold the fly!’

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH I’m not much of a drive-through window kind of person. The lines are long, the help is curt and I must say the food leaves a little to be desired. But the coffee. Well, you just can’t beat it for the price. Especially on a night when the…

  • For the Record

    An article concerning the Manalapan Township Committee, “Legal Bill at Heart of Public Discussion,” that was published in the News Transcript on Nov. 4 was written by staff writer Mark Rosman. A production error caused an incorrect byline to be placed on the story.

  • After campaign season, we have cauliflower ears

    Coda • GREG BEAN Dear President Obama: I’m sorry I hung up when you called the other night. That was rude, I know, especially from a supporter, but it was your recorded voice, and it was the dinner hour, and I had just put a couple of thick pork chops in the pan and they…

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