Tag: Letters to the Editor
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Cohen endorsed for Manalapan committee
Manalapan’s mayor, Susan Cohen, who has been a Manalapan resident for 31 years, has been dedicated to community service for more than 21 years. Mayor Cohen, who has been the township’s public information officer since 2012, has provided trendsetting community service. Susan served as mayor in 2012 and 2013 and has made a difference again…
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Councilman left out pertinent information
I feel compelled to respond to Freehold Borough Councilman Kevin Kane’s unfounded allegations about state Sen. Jennifer Beck in a recent letter to the editor. What Mr. Kane conveniently fails to note is that Sen. Beck fully supported the additional funding for Freehold Borough’s schools until the Democrats in Trenton, at the 11th hour, added…
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Councilman supporting Democratic slate
For over a decade, state Sen. Jennifer Beck has stood by while New Jersey’s school funding system has fallen into crisis, causing overcrowding and underfunding at Freehold Borough schools and burdening local taxpayers. This year, when given the chance to stand up for Freehold Borough students and taxpayers, Beck once again turned her back on…
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Tax reform would benefit ‘the 1 percent’
I write in response to the Your Turn guest column, “High-Tax New Jersey Could Benefit From Federal Tax Reform,” that was published in the Sept. 27, 2017 edition of this newspaper. As it begins, the letter works toward support for the proposed “tax reform” which is currently being worked on in Washington, D.C. However, not…
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Re-elect incumbents in Marlboro race
Civic leaders throughout the state of New Jersey consider Marlboro’s local government to be outstanding. No doubt Marlboro’s reputation is due in no small part to its outstanding mayor, Jon Hornik, who governs on the basis of merit rather than politics. Mayor Hornik is aided in his efforts by what he calls “The Right Team,”…
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Resident supports Gopal for state Senate
It is time to drain Chris Christie’s swamp. Vin Gopal, who is running for state Senate, is just the candidate to replace Jennifer Beck, who has voted against important measures to stay in Gov. Christie’s good graces. She even co-chaired Gov. Christie’s unsuccessful presidential campaign. She voted against an override of Gov. Christie’s veto of…
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Pallone’s vote on legislation is disappointing
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR36) was, thankfully, passed in the House of Representatives on Oct. 3. Unfortunately, our representative, Frank Pallone, cast a negative vote. Obviously, he was more concerned about following his party’s line than worrying about the pain and suffering of his fellow human beings. It leaves one to wonder how he…
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Resident speaks out on superintendent’s contract
I attended the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education meeting on Oct. 3 regarding a new contract for Superintendent of Schools Eric Hibbs. I listened carefully to both sides and have made the following determination on the issue. Dr. Hibbs has three years remaining on his five-year contract that he signed at $165,000 a year. It…
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Legislators’ stand gains resident’s approval
This letter is to applaud incumbent state Assembly people Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling (both D-Monmouth) for their support of bill S-596 which establishes full compensation for corrections officers injured while performing official duties. Assemblywoman Downey was a primary sponsor and Assemblyman Houghtaling was a sponsor of the bill. Prior to this bill being signed…
