Tag: Letters to the Editor
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October celebrated as National Reading Group Month
October is National Reading Group Month and an excellent time to make the public aware of the number and variety of reading groups and where they hold their meetings. As chair of the Monmouth County Library Commission, I would like to invite newcomers to try one of the many book clubs that meet regularly and…
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Dinner at Baird House was enjoyable event
My wife and I and friends had a wonderful evening on Sept. 21 at the Baird House where a gourmet dinner hosted by the Millstone Township Agriculture and Farmland Committee was served. All of the members and volunteers were extremely gracious, friendly and thankful for the large turnout. Those of us in Millstone are truly…
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Resident endorses Nelson and Penna for freeholder
Monmouth County freeholders need board members with fresh perspectives. That is why I am voting for Moira Nelson and Michael Penna. Mr. Penna is a dedicated educator who works with special needs and “at risk” children, while Ms. Nelson, a small business owner, is a leader in substance abuse prevention. Mr. Penna and Ms. Nelson…
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Phantom facts and figures hurt the public
It seems to me that our government, probably on orders from the president, is either omitting the real numbers relative to inflation or putting our phony numbers. In the last several months, most of my visits to local restaurants have increased their menu prices. The pasta sauce I buy went from 26 ounces to 24…
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Residents may be eligible for tax benefit
The Property Tax Benefit, which is often referred to as the “Homestead Benefit” is a chance for homeowners, many of whom are living on a fixed income, to receive some much needed tax relief. The New Jersey Division of Taxation has announced that filing information for the 2017 Homestead Benefit has been mailed to residents…
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Resident takes issue with commercial development
Open space devastation policies continue in Manalapan. Wasn’t it enough to give the green light to devastate 125 acres of open space for the proposed Manalapan Crossing on Route 33 for an adult community and leased commercial spaces with more than 1,000 parking spaces? The Monmouth County Planning Board gave initial approval to devastate an…
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Resident asks voters to reject referendum
After voters did not approve a Freehold Regional High School District referendum last year, I was not surprised they would try again, similar to what the Marlboro K-8 School District did, (and that referendum) was rejected twice. This time the FRHSD decided to split the referendum into three, including different schools in each question to…
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Resident supports Penna, Nelson for freeholder
As a former public office holder, I often find myself engaged in conversation with friends, colleagues and even casual acquaintances about the state of local, state and national politics. We wring our hands over rising taxes and the cost of living, bemoan the dearth of bold ideas to fix our economy and fret over the…
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School referendum will have impact on taxes
Colts Neck residents had better brace themselves for humongous tax increases if the Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education succeeds in passing the $25.5 million bond referendum on Sept. 24 for facilities upgrades. This same question was defeated last year and many of us suggested the board might find the money to achieve…
