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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...
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...
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...
Herbicides are not the answer for Lake Topanemus
Lake Topanemus in Freehold Township needs our help. It is slowly filling in and losing its water depth. The lake is bloated and unhealthy....
Freehold organization is committed to assisting veterans
By James Barnett and Roger R. Lodi
Freehold Chapter 74 of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is committed to providing support to all of America’s...
Pledging allegiance to nation is not a problem
This is a response to a recent letter to the editor that had the headline “Suggestions In Lieu of Pledging Allegiance.”
To whom we give...
Sweeney fought to protect funding for those with disabilities
The state budget battle took many twists and turns this year, but we would be remiss not to acknowledge the final funding bill and...
Suggestions in lieu of pledging allegiance
To whom or to what we give our allegiance is a religious matter that does not belong on a government agenda or a public...
Sporting events should be taken lightly
Whenever India and Pakistan meet in cricket semifinal or final matches, people on both sides of the border expect only a win from their...
Officials’ actions were consistent with the law
I represent the Freehold Township Planning Board and I have recently become aware of some claims on social media pertaining to participation in hearings...
Scammers do not take a summer vacation
Summer scams are skyrocketing and everyone, regardless of age, is being scammed. Scammers use robot calls, regular telephone calls, emails, social media, eBay, Craigslist...
American Health Care Act will negatively affect persons with disabilities
The American Health Care Act (AHCA), which was recently passed by the House and will be voted on soon by the Senate, will have...
Marijuana should not be legalized for tax revenue
Democratic state Sen. Nicholas Scutari recently sponsored a bill to legalize marijuana. Under this bill, marijuana could be grown, sold and used in New...
Letters to the editor are appreciated
I am writing to thank you for publishing several letters to the editor in the News Transcript of May 10, 2017. I read the...
Lake restoration approach must be sustainable
The fishermen man the rails of the old pond at Lake Topanemus. This is our pond. Freehold’ s central park is managed by a...
Girl Scout honors veterans with respectful project
By Nicole Ray
My name is Nicole Ray and I have been a Girl Scout since kindergarten and I am now a senior in high...
EMS volunteers put others before themselves
The theme of this year’s EMS Week, from May 21-27, “Always in service,” perfectly describes New Jersey’s volunteer EMTs. No matter the emergency, weather,...
Assessment program losing its credibility
This is the third year for the Assessment Demonstration Program (ADP) for home assessments in Manalapan. What were the promises and where are we?...
