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League of Women Voters seeking support for ‘Dreamers’

On behalf of the members of the League of Women Voters of Monmouth County, we ask you to join us in urging Congress to enact a permanent legislative solution...

Early in-person voting will take place from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6

Last year a new state law was passed mandating early in-person voting as an option in New Jersey....

Marlboro resident supports Andy Kim for Congress

President John F. Kennedy said the highest form of service "is not to utter words, but to live...

Resident supports Kane for Manalapan-Englishtown school board

This fall, I strongly urge all of Manalapan's voters to re-elect David Kane to the Manalapan- Englishtown Regional School...

State budget deserved support from Assembly members

I am perplexed about a letter from my Legislative District 11 state Assembly members Marilyn Piperno and Kim...

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Resident questions Manalapan garbage arrangement

Now that we are drowning in a sea of garbage due to the disastrous decision of the Manalapan Township Committee, are Mayor Jack McNaboe,...

Drinking water at risk with proposed development in Colts Neck

The League of Women Voters has long supported low and moderate income housing policies as well as protections for clean drinking water. The Fair Housing Act...

Consider Einstein’s view about miracles

With all the depressing news stories lately, I thought I would pass on a story I recently read about that might provide a temporary distraction...

LWV congratulates county on successful election while overcoming challenges

We are writing as the presidents of the League of Women Voters affiliates in Monmouth County to acknowledge and congratulate our county clerk, Christine...

Sierra Club: Proposed Colts Neck Manor raises environmental concerns

By Taylor McFarland The Colts Neck Planning Board held a special meeting on Nov. 3 to vote on the Colts Neck Manor development. The proposal...

Colts Neck resident has concerns about impact of proposed development

The 360 rental units proposed to be built on 20.2 acres of a 39-acre property on the border of Colts Neck and Freehold Township...

Road’s condition requires attention from town

In the very near future there will be a resurfacing project on the Marlboro section of Union Hill Road. I live off of Hawkins...

Your Turn: Staying strong for Charley as she battles pediatric cancer

As a writer, sometimes things come to you. You don’t know why, but they do. Sometimes you are assigned to write something, write a...

Garbage pickups cause concern in Manalapan

By Rob Petreanu It has been six months since Manalapan Township’s new approach to garbage collection went into effect. Trash pickups were cut back to...

Marlboro resident supports Cantor, Metzger, Mazzola

Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik is recognized by most fair-minded government analysts as one of the best, if not the No. 1, mayor in all...

Resident questions Smith’s vote on bill

The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Aug. 24, 2021, no thanks to Representative Christopher Smith...

Resident appreciates article about local business

Thanks to Jennifer Amato for her excellent coverage recognizing the 45 years that florist Especially For You has been in business in Freehold Borough. As...

Letter to the Editor: Speaking about mental health removes stigma

How refreshing to see the focus on mental health take on the same level of interest as physical well-being at the Olympics this year. Simone...

Center Players thank Lake Topanemus Commission

On behalf of Center Players of Freehold, we would like to express a sincere "thank you" to Lake Topanemus Commission Chairman Roger Kane and...

Resident upset with mailer from county clerk

Democracies work best when all voices are heard. We should be encouraging as many people as possible to vote. Voting by mail is safe (paper...

Manalapan resident concerned about trash pickup

Let’s Talk Trash Manalapan is an alliance of Manalapan residents who are disturbed by the unfortunate decision made by our Township Committee limiting garbage pickup...

Resident endorses Posnock for Monmouth County surrogate

I had no idea what the role of a surrogate was until I needed one. Last year I was left with the responsibility of...

Lake Topanemus is worthy of attention

The young bombardier from New Jersey learned focus as his aircraft caught enemy flak fire over Germany. The cramped cockpit, burning and smoke filled,...

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