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Theft of Trump banner upsets resident
This is a message to the cowardly thief who, in the darkness of night, stole the “Trump For President” banner that adorned my front...
Colts Neck coach prepared his athletes well
As we congratulate our local Monmouth County track and field Olympians Ajee’ Wilson and Robby Andrews, let us not forget the minor miracle of...
Give children back to school eye exam
I am writing to commend Gov. Chris Christie for declaring August “Children’s Vision and Learning Month” in New Jersey. The goal of this observance...
DEP’s proposed revisions may threaten water supply
The League of Women Voters of Ocean Township is urging the New Jersey Senate to post SCR66 for a vote as soon as possible.
If...
Proposed constitutional amendment to fund pensions lacks transparency
It’s only fair that the State of New Jersey keeps its promises to tens of thousands of retirees regarding their pension payments. So, it...
First Aid Squad seeks community’s support
The Freehold First Aid Squad has entered its 75th year of answering medical emergencies in our community. We have evolved from a first response...
Cell tower not needed in western Freehold Twp.
For the second time, Verizon failed to convince the Freehold Township Planning Board that they need to build a cell tower in the western...
Revisions would serve builders, not residents
The League of Women Voters of Monmouth County is urging the state Senate to post SCR66 for a vote as soon as possible. If...
Continuing improvements still needed for persons with disabilities
As the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reached its 26th anniversary on July 26, we must of course celebrate this monumental...
Gun control laws have not stopped criminals
The most recent shooting in Munich, Germany, along with shootings in France and Belgium, illustrates a glaring fact. These three countries have extremely harsh...
Residents elect the people who will serve them
In response to an extremely partial letter from Diana MacIntosh asking about where the checks and balances are in Freehold Township government ("Writer Supports...
Union supports Monmouth County Reliability Project
I have lived, worked and raised my family in central New Jersey for 63 years. As the president and business manager of IBEW Local...
Presidential candidates need to address Social Security
Both presidential candidates will take the stage in the next two weeks to try to sell us on the idea they can lead our...
Complete Streets will help Americans stay active
Streets are the great connectors of any community. They don’t just take us from one place to another in our cars, they bring us...
Kudos for passage of open space legislation
As a result of the growing pressure from voters throughout New Jersey over recent months, open space legislation was passed and signed into law...
Writer supports Pelaia in Freehold Township
It has been 43 years since the five-member Township Committee in Freehold Township has had a Democratic member. Over 40 years! Where are the...
Consider running for seat on local school board
By Donald Webster Jr.
With the school year drawing to a close, now might seem like an unusual time to bring up board of education...
Resident supports Johnson for president
Like many Americans, the thought of having to chose between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump this fall gives me anxiety.
Hillary’s views, much like a...
