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YOUR TURN
Far from being spooky, bats are beneficial MICHELE S. BYERS Bats have a reputation for being “spooky,” which is why they are seen so often in Halloween costumes and decorations. But these flying mammals, creatures of the night, are more misunderstood than mysterious. Other than vampire bats that lap up the blood of monkeys and…
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School board must live within its means
Education has become a sacred topic in American culture. Whenever a new budget referendum comes forth, the good citizens must sign on or be branded as uncaring of children or unsupportive of teachers. As a former teacher in a private school for 15 years, a parent with three children in college or graduate school, and…
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Advocates sought to help assist the elderly
Every day across the country and in our own community, vulnerable elderly people are being abused, neglected and financially exploited. As New Jersey’s long-term care ombudsman, I oversee a state and federally funded program that advocates for elderly people living in long-term-care facilities like nursing homes and assisted living residences. While the care and treatment…
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Bell is worthy of consideration for Senate
I n the upcoming U.S. Senate race, as an “independent” voter, I have many questions. Why is there only one debate that Sen. Cory Booker has agreed to? Shouldn’t there be several debates? Jeff Bell, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate who is now within a single-digit margin of incumbent Booker, has pushed for…
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Re-elect Burry and Rich as freeholders
Lillian Burry is an intelligent woman and as freeholder director she deserves our respect and cooperation. Monmouth County maintains an AAA bond rating … no small feat in this state. The state has recently been downgraded. Under Freeholder Burry’s leadership, the county continues to hold a balanced budget, a flat tax rate, open space acquisitions…
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Officials were correct to preserve farmland
We have been hearing about the Lucas farm deal for about four years now, especially around election time. I wonder why that is. With this letter, I will try to explain what has transpired. I was friendly with Andrew Lucas when the farm became available. He thought about buying it and placing the property into…
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Residents should vote ‘no’ on public questions
A society that holds to the notion that you are innocent until proven guilty cannot accept pretrial detention. The political leaders of our society at the highest level have already engaged in torture, secret and unlimited detention, and the suspension of a person’s legal rights. By deception, our state political leaders want to take away…
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Full signal expected at busy intersection
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — A traffic signal that motorists have been waiting years for appears to finally be on its way to a busy intersection in Howell. The Township Council has passed a resolution to approve the installation of a full traffic signal at the intersection of Route 33 and Colts…
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