Tag: Letters to the Editor
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Colts Neck officials appreciate first responders’ efforts
On Nov. 20, 2018, the Colts Neck community was forever changed. At mid-day, Colts Neck emergency services responded to a report of a structure fire on Willow Brook Road. Upon arrival, responding crews found a large home in a quiet neighborhood engulfed in flames. Given the size of the fire, calls quickly went out to…
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Learn about new state law pertaining to sick days
New Jersey Citizen Action, the New Jersey Main Street Alliance and the Rutgers Center for Women and Work have announced a new community education program to inform employees and employers across the state about the new Earned Sick and Safe Days Law. New Jersey is one of only 11 states that guarantees workers can earn…
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Resident questions need for Manalapan Crossing
At a September meeting of the Manalapan Planning Board, details of the proposed Manalapan Crossing development were presented by the developer’s high-priced lawyer, architect/planner, engineer, etc. There were photos of this massive, densely designed development, including commercial and residential buildings. The room was full with citizens, but we did not have the opportunity to comment…
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Pallone will lead important actions in Congress
New Jersey has contributed significantly to the Democrats taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Importantly, my congressman, Frank Pallone Jr., will be the chair of the crucial House Energy and Commerce Committee which has jurisdiction over health care issues. Congressman Pallone is an outstanding leader who I believe will fight to strengthen the Affordable…
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Planners must give close look to development application
This letter concerns the proposed development of the Manalapan Crossing project presented by Cardinale Enterprises to the Manalapan Planning Board on Sept. 13, 2018. The residential part of the plan is very poorly laid out. There are no open spaces, pedestrian trails, curved streets or cul-de-sacs. The streets are linear, creating a gridiron effect that…
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Resident supports Drennan for council
I write this to recommend Michael Drennan, who is seeking to become a member of the Allentown Borough Council. I have known my neighbor Michael for 26 years. He and his late wife Kerry raised two successful daughters through our public schools. Michael at this point in his life could have left the borough, however,…
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Councilwoman endorses Strovinsky and Cotte
On Nov. 6, I am asking you to join me in proudly casting your vote for two true independent candidates, Rob Strovinsky and Linda Cotte for Allentown Borough Council. I have had the pleasure of knowing the Strovinsky family, Rob and Lisa and their children Ben and Ava, for 20 years, and the even greater…
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Voting is the way to make your voice heard
Why vote? Whether you agree with or oppose the current administration, brave men and women gave up their personal freedom while others made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives to afford Americans the right to vote. I honor and pay homage to their lives every time I cast my ballot. Why will I vote this…
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Resident support Jacobson in Manalapan race
I have known Barry Jacobson, who for 15 years has tirelessly volunteered for the betterment of Manalapan. Barry has been an involved resident for 23 years. From the day he moved in, he has been an active volunteer/member of the Transportation Committee and Manalapan Arts Council, the economic and environmental committees, and the zoning and…
