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Candidates wanted to serve the community
On Feb. 26, 2015, the News Transcript published a letter from Christopher Dean, chairman of the Marlboro Republican Party, complaining about newly appointed Marlboro Township Council member Michael Scalea and Mr. Scalea’s past political affiliation. Mr. Dean questions the failure of any potential candidates’ political affiliations and criticizes them for not being “staunch Democrats.” Mr.…
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Writer addresses exams, school salaries
It is so nice that the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee decided that it was not a good idea to cap superintendents’ salaries. It’s just a shame they locked the barn door too late — the damage has been done. It would be even nicer if legislators would give more thought to the consequences of…
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Competitive sports reject the Golden Rule
It should be obvious that a competitive sport is a rejection of the Golden Rule and the command to love your neighbor as yourself, but politicians and the major religious groups within our society have yet to catch on. Vast numbers of people still do not realize that our purpose in living is to help…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A lone walker passes by the Casino in Asbury Park during a recent snowstorm.
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Fire district budgets approved
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Voters in Manalapan’s two fire districts approved tax levies to support the 2015 budget put forth by each district’s Board of Fire Commissioners. The annual fire district election was held on Feb. 21. In Fire District No. 1, which is served by the Gordons Corner Fire Company, a…
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Middle school students build a bridge to Kenyan children
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MANALAPAN — Donna Falk, a science teacher at the Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (MEMS), initiated a project last year for her Problem-Based Learning class that gives her students a chance to develop relationships with orphans at a school in Africa. Falk said the project allows her pupils and the children in Africa…
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Morning blaze
JOE FORTUNATO Firefighters from numerous fire companies responded to an unoccupied home at Main Street and Park Avenue, Englishtown, that was engulfed by flames at 6 a.m. March 9. An investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing.
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Freehold will crack down on owners of vacant buildings
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Municipal officials have introduced an ordinance that addresses the issue of abandoned and vacant buildings in Freehold Borough and imposes an annual fee on each such structure. A public hearing on the ordinance will be held at the Borough Council’s March 16 meeting. Councilman Ron Griffiths defined…
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The Freehold Elks Lodge No. 1454, 73 W. Main St., Freehold, will host its monthly breakfast 9 a.m. to noon March 15. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under age 12. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Details: 732-431-8707. Kateri Environmental Center, 160 Conover Road,…
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