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Writer questions the power of prayer
In May, the President called for another National Day of Prayer. Why? Has prayer brought peace to the world, or to the bloodshed capital...
Resident objects to cell tower application
Verizon has submitted an application to build a 128-foot-tall cell tower at 169 Robertsville Road, Freehold Township, on a designated scenic road. The area...
Murphy is resident’s selection for governor
All my life, in public service as the former inspector general of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and as a private citizen commuting...
Police, citizens should follow Golden Rule
Painting the words "Follow the Golden Rule" on the back of every police vehicle sets the tone of behavior between citizens and law enforcement....
Cell tower will be out of place in watershed
In Freehold Township, there is a proposal to build another cell tower. The cell company has an application for a zoning variance.
But this application...
Smith’s support for law does not serve residents
Congress passed a law, which the President signed, allowing Internet Service Providers (ISP) to track and sell information about their customers' browsing behavior to...
Commuters at Penn Station face myriad delays despite fare hikes
Twelve hundred passengers were stranded on April 14 on a New Jersey Transit train at New York Penn Station. The problem was due to...
AARP says thank you to Congressman Smith
On behalf of the thousands of AARP members and their families in his Congressional district, we thank Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) for listening to...
Funding should go to wind and solar projects
The Jersey Central Power and Light Reliability Proposal (10 miles of high tension wires on Statue of Liberty size poles) is another example of...
Congressman should oppose healthcare proposal
The TRyanCare health bill proposed legislation is designed to increase the cost of healthcare for seniors, the poor and those who are ill. It...
Residents must be alert to scams
By Carol Abaya
Personal stories often tell the best story. As a member of the Monmouth County Office on Aging Advisory Council, I am always...
Great leaders support their officers
I recently read an interesting editorial titled, “Courage or Cowardice in Leadership,” which was written by retired Sheriff Officer Capt. Lori Mambelli from the Passaic...
Tort reform needed to combat frivolous lawsuits
Whenever the drivers of New Jersey’s highest in the nation property taxes are debated, the finger is rarely pointed at frivolous or meritless lawsuits....
Matawan Community Food Pantry thanks local community groups
The Matawan Community Food Pantry would like to thank the following groups for making the 2016 year easier for over 90 families in the...
Where is Chris Smith?
On Feb. 22, approximately 600 people gathered at the Monmouth County Library for a town hall-style meeting that was organized by residents of New Jersey Congressional...
Local elected officials may not choose which laws to ignore
In case you missed it, I am going to quote the opening statements in an article that appeared in a local newspaper on Feb....
Time for congressman to face constituents
Kudos to Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ) for holding town hall meetings last week and answering his constituents’ questions and comments, both the positive and...
Youngster wants to learn about New Jersey
Hello! My name is Brayton C. I am a fifth grade student at Harlan Intermediate School in Harlan, Iowa. My class is studying the...
