Nonprofit will assist people having mental health issues
The importance of focusing on our mental health needs at this time cannot be underestimated. We are all facing unexpected changes in our work...
Opinion: Ask legislators to support vote-by-mail security
It’s almost election time.
Our primary is just over two months away, which should place it right smack in the middle of a global pandemic....
Monmouth County officials address COVID-19 crisis
In this unprecedented time of uncertainty, as we are all dealing with COVID-19, we wanted to let each and every one of you know...
Physical therapist responds to physician about annual exam
After the News Transcript published my article about the importance of an annual exam with a physical therapist in March, an emergency room physician,...
Democrats using virus as plan to defeat president
So, the Democrat party is left with two dottery old candidates still in the running, both of whom should have retired long ago and...
Resident states opinion about Manalapan zoning issue
The Manalapan Township Committee has adopted Ordinance No. 2020-02 which allows for converting 15 acres of woods and wetlands into a new construction site...
Doctor offers clarity on physical therapy
I recently read an article in this newspaper by David Bertone, a physical therapist, about obtaining an annual "physical therapist checkup."
He unfortunately made a...
Freehold Township fails residents in long-standing cell tower battle
By Ron Saputo
Unfortunately, it appears we are at the end of the road in our fight to prevent the construction of a 128-foot-tall cell...
‘Disingenuous politicians’ work to fool citizens
By RoseAnn Scotti
The Trump administration is suing New Jersey to block its rules that limit law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
New law to improve stroke care in New Jersey
On Jan. 21, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that would improve the stroke system of care in New Jersey. The bill was passed...
Timing is everything when it comes to suicide prevention
As the old adage goes, Timing is Everything.
A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to be asked to join a new suicide task...
Residents can stand up against warehouses
Two pieces of property on Route 33 in Manalapan are targeted to have warehouses constructed, but the citizens can stop it from happening.
Understand that...
Group homes comply with stringent regulations
A state Assembly bill regarding residential health care facilities (A-5795) would not affect group homes. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify...
Honesty in government is not an oxymoron
I sent letters to my Congressional representatives and to the Judiciary Committee chairs and ranking members on May 10, 2019. It is disgusting that...
Sidewalks and bicycle paths would enhance project
The delay in the Tennent Road improvements in Manalapan (to 2022) provides an opportunity to provide much needed walking and bike paths that were...
Freehold Borough will host rabies clinic Jan. 11
Once again, Freehold Borough will host a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats
and dogs on Jan. 11 from 9-11 a.m. at the Freehold Borough...
Resident hoping Gov. Murphy will veto school tax legislation
After reading the article on Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools Charles Sampson's comments following the now twice defeated referendum, I was...
No need for 287(g) program in Monmouth County
I grew up on a farm in Monmouth County and am a strong believer in that adage attributed to farmers: “If it ain’t broke...
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