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Candidates for gov. must define lieutenant governor role
For the first time, New Jersey voters will select a lieutenant governor along with a governor in November, but many are unaware or confused about the role the lieutenant governor will play. Soon the candidates for governor will announce their picks — and speculation abounds — but not much has been said about the responsibilities…
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Anti-MOM rail line is unacceptable to Monmouth County freeholder
By now, everyone should know all the reasons for building the MOM rail line, but here is the explanation again: Taken together, Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties are home to more than one in five New Jersey residents. These counties have been the major engines for population growth over the last 30 years, with the…
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Young performers were much appreciated
On May 14, Stars on Stage, a very talented group of teenage youngsters, once again came to the Covered Bridge II senior community to charm the residents. Their theme of “Rock ‘N’ Roll” was entertaining through dance and song. Ably managed by Susan Miller, choreographer, and Beth Wein, musical director, the cast consisted of a…
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Stop harassing Freehold Borough police
Wouldn’t it be great if the Latino Leadership Alliance (and the op ed page of the News Transcript) were as concerned about the illegal immigrants, who break the law on a daily basis just by being here, as they are over castigating the men and women in blue who serve on our fine police department?…
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Local official put heart into position
In the News • MARK ROSMAN This was sometime in 1994 and I had been the managing editor of the News Transcript for only a couple of months. The telephone in my kitchen rang at about 6 p.m. I made the mistake of picking it up and saying hello. The person on the other end…
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June: Why garden? Because!
“What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.” — Gertrude Jekyll When temps approach the 60-degree mark, we gardeners have this unbearable urge to…
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Wish life would just slow down? Attend a T-ball game
Are We There Yet? Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH I don’t know that I’ve ever had the desire to make an hour seem like six days. But if I did, I know just how I’d do it – I’d sit on a bench and take in a T-ball game. Turns out, there…
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Town owed answers about investigation
In the News In the News • MARK ROSMAN I have to admit that my reliance on common sense can sometimes get me in trouble. Not everyone sees common sense in the same way. That is what has brought us to a difference of opinion with the Freehold Borough Police Department on what I believe…
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Hide the children; he’s got a new power saw
Coda • GREG BEAN Now that the weather is nicer, I’ve been doing some home improvement and maintenance projects. And those who have been reading this column for a long time know that’s about as dangerous for me as driving the wrong way down a one-way street, blindfolded. Although I hate to admit it, I…
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