Tag: Letters to the Editor
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Board member asks for support of referendum
I am a current member of the Marlboro Board of Education and my opinions are mine and do not reflect those of the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education. For 38 years I served as a vice principal and principal in the Marlboro schools and I have witnessed how the schools have aged. Defino…
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Mayor offers support for school project
As you may be aware, the Marlboro K-8 School District will be holding a special election on Sept. 26 on the question of financing improvements to aging school infrastructure. The district’s proposal includes roofing, window replacement and heating and ventilation work, and also incorporates school security enhancements which are of the utmost importance in these…
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Former board members take issue with plan
For six years we sat on the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education. Although we did not agree on some issues, we always put the students first, advocated for the taxpayer and championed for transparency. The board is offering the exact same referendum, but has chosen a September date in an attempt to target…
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Boy Scout troop will celebrate milestone
I am writing on behalf of Boy Scout Troop 86 from Marlboro. This year the troop is celebrating its 70th anniversary and we are also approaching our 100th scout to earn the rank of Eagle. Because of this, we want to have a celebration in the fall and we would like to gather current and…
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Resident has questions about traffic study
With respect to the News Transcript’s article about Manalapan Crossing (July 26), Manalapan’s township attorney, Roger McLaughlin, is quoted saying, “The township has already paid for an independent traffic study involving the property…” I have questions for Mr. McLaughlin and for the author of the article, News Transcript Managing Editor Mark Rosman, as to the…
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Pets should not live in isolation
This letter to the editor is in response to this newspaper’s recent article, “Governor Signs Law to Protect New Jersey Pets.” Kudos to Gov. Chris Christie for approving the law to protect pets from cruelty as it relates to weather and tethering, but what about pets that are left outside with shelter, but who live…
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Writer opposed to open space referendum
While the concept of open space is a good one, the increased burden on those of us on fixed income is not reasonable. Because of alleged equal treatment by the county for assessed valuations, the houses in my small community in Freehold Township have seen an increase of $30,000 to $40,000 in the past year.…
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Resident supports Downey and Houghtaling
Assemblywoman Joann Downey has been an advocate for school funding fairness. It is clear that Ms. Downey, a social worker and a lawyer by training, strongly believes the American public education system is a major factor contributing to the greatness of America. More specific to New Jersey, I am impressed by Ms. Downey’s strong commitment…
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Residents should take note of Marlboro vote
Does your vote count? The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education thinks not. A number of years ago our school board along with (then) Superintendent of Schools David Abbott wanted to build another elementary school during the banking crisis even though there was no building going on in the township. Today, had the school…
