• Health care reform must include generic biologic drugs

    As Congress continues to discuss health care reform, I hope its members are including generic biologic drugs in that discussion. Biologics are used to treat serious diseases such as cancer and rheumatoid arthritis and can cost $10,000 or more per month. Americans must be able to get these life-saving medicines at a price they can…

  • Senior center director expresses gratitude to Target

    The members and staff of the Manalapan Senior Center wish to extend a big heartfelt thank you to the Manalapan Target store staff. Over the course of many years, the Manalapan Target store has supported programs and activities at the Manalapan Senior Center in every way possible. They have donated treasured equipment, supported charitable events…

  • Writer says the meaning of ‘illegal’ has been overlooked

    I feel compelled to respond to the type of blind liberalism displayed in the responses to my recent letter to the editor regarding a bill to protect from deportation the illegal alien parents of anchor babies supported by Rep. Rush Holt. While the concept of "illegal" has certainly been marginalized here in Monmouth County in…

  • Freehold High School players need help to get championship rings

    Calling all Freehold Borough High School alumni. I can’t believe that for the first time in Freehold Borough High School history we have state champions in football. And guess what? These talented young men have to fundraise to pay for their own championship rings. I am appalled that the FRHSD could not find funds or…

  • Manalapan officials should have secured a release from defendant

    It is always nice to hear that our elected officials are seeking ways to save us from unnecessary expense, especially in this economy. The lawsuit against Stuart Moskovitz by Manalapan Township charging negligence when he represented us in the purchase of the Dreyer property is a perfect example. The township says that so far, they…

  • One man’s suggestion for health care situation

    You go to a doctor’s office with an illness, but you have no health insurance. The cost of health insurance is beyond your financial means. You decided not to go to the emergency room at a hospital where the government would pick up the tab. Instead you came to this doctor where in return for…

  • Resident asks attorney not to sue Manalapan

    This is an open letter to Stuart Moskovitz. Mr. Moskovitz, I am sure you are glad this issue is over with (well, not entirely). In reading the facts of this case that were shared and public, it is hard to determine why you were singled out as the sole culprit in the litigation, when others,…

  • Quest for the perfect seat

    Around Town Around Town • AMY ROSEN I enjoy going to shows. Whether it is a Broadway show, community theater, a concert, or a school production, it is always nice to look forward to being entertained.   As the day of the event approaches, my anticipation of a pleasant experience increases. We try to arrive…

  • Oh yes, it’s ladies night, and the feeling is right

    Coda • GREG BEAN This presentation of the Greg Bean Common Sense Award goes to New Jersey Senate Republican leader Tom Kean, who has struck a blow against stupid bureaucratic intervention in the private sector. Specifically, Kean — who represents Essex, Union, Somerset and Morris counties — called on state Democrats last week to support…

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