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‘We are neighbors first’
As a candidate on the campaign trail here in Monmouth County, I am struck by the level of divisiveness seeping from our national discourse...
All New Jerseyans deserve access to healthy food
According to a recent report by The Food Trust, the Healthy Corner Store Initiative has helped to improve healthy food access in lower-income communities...
Children need eye exams before starting school
I’m writing to commend Gov. Chris Christie for recently declaring August “Children’s Vision and Learning Month” in New Jersey. The goal of this observance...
Learn about Mid-Atlantic Ocean Action Plan Aug. 10
The Atlantic Ocean’s vastness is shared by many, especially along the heavily populated stretch of coast between New York and Virginia.
The ocean is used...
Police at risk in traffic stops
Routine traffic stops. No more are there routine traffic stops.
The police are under attack, under assault when they make routine traffic stops. The Department...
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...
