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Customer service would help ensure package delivery
I have been hearing a lot in the news lately about missing packages from people’s front porches. The carriers that deliver the package can...
Reader supports congressional investigation of presidential election
As my congressional representative for the 4th District, I am respectfully urging Congressman Chris Smith to add his voice to the nonpartisan group of...
Mayor should reveal details about incidents
In a letter to residents, Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik cites a recent rash of "hate based" crimes that, according to him, occurred immediately after...
Fly the U.S. flag every day, not just on holidays
Sept. 11, 2001 was the worst day of my life. Our son was murdered at the World Trade Center in New York City. One...
No pardons for convicted drug dealers
The Nov. 30 News Transcript front page story of the tragic death of a local resident due to a drug overdose and the quick...
Reader suggests how to repair trust between police, minorities
The candidates in this election cycle were asked how they would repair the broken relationship and trust between the African American communities and the...
America will be stronger next year
Our USA patriot history is strongly worth repeating in 2017-18.
Question: What would both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson do in December 1800? Pray a...
Thank an EMS volunteer
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
World AIDS Day is a time to recommit to the fight
On Dec. 1 we mark World AIDS Day, a moment to acknowledge progress and to remember the 35 million lives taken by this epidemic....
How will Trump respond?
I am an early sleeper and early riser. I woke up on Wednesday, anticipating a glass-ceiling-shattering victory for Hillary; the totally unexpected happened.
As expected,...
EMS volunteers are ‘unsung heroes’
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
‘Let’s all take a deep breath’ and support our president, country
I am so saddened by the reaction of young people to the election of our new president-to-be. To reach the age of at least...
Veterans committee appreciates coverage
The Manalapan Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee would like to thank the News Transcript for the article recognizing the work that was done in Manalapan...
Former mayor supports Musich and Uniglicht
In this year's election in Manalapan there is one clear choice and that is to re-elect Mayor Mary Ann Musich and her running mate...
Stop treating drug addiction as a criminal issue
The Hazlet Township Committee in Monmouth County is on the right track in planning to offer recovery counselors to persons facing a heroin overdose,...
‘Yes’ vote on Question 1 will boost equine industry
On behalf of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) and the thousands of people who work in New Jersey’s equine...
Cantor receives endorsement for sheriff
While principal of the elementary school where the daughters of Monmouth County sheriff candidate Col. Jeff Cantor attended, I had the privilege to get...
Resident supports Rodman and Frojmovich
Despite being a lifelong Republican, I hope Manalapan voters elect Bernie Frojmovich and Kim Rodman. I have voted multiple times for the current Republican...
