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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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Tax reform would benefit ‘the 1 percent’

I write in response to the Your Turn guest column, “High-Tax New Jersey Could Benefit From Federal Tax Reform,” that was published in the...

Resident offers election endorsements

In Manalapan there are two public Township Committee members who, over the years, have worked tirelessly for our township. Since they were elected, Susan Cohen and...

Resident supports Gopal for state Senate

It is time to drain Chris Christie’s swamp. Vin Gopal, who is running for state Senate, is just the candidate to replace Jennifer Beck,...

Resident speaks out on superintendent’s contract

I attended the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education meeting on Oct. 3 regarding a new contract for Superintendent of Schools Eric Hibbs....

Councilman supporting Democratic slate

For over a decade, state Sen. Jennifer Beck has stood by while New Jersey’s school funding system has fallen into crisis, causing overcrowding and...

Your local newspaper: The real deal

By Jim Zachary While no one should ever say "I know it's real because I saw it on the internet," everyone should be able to...

When is enough, enough?

By Rose Ann Scotti The people of New Jersey are being buried. Local school taxes, municipal taxes, county taxes, county library taxes, local open space...

Legislators’ stand gains resident’s approval

This letter is to applaud incumbent state Assembly people Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling (both D-Monmouth) for their support of bill S-596 which establishes...

High-tax New Jersey could benefit from federal tax reform

By John P. Curley and Tony Howley A few generations ago, many Americans would have balked at the statement “government and big business work together...

Marlboro school board president details referendum

By Debbie Mattos I am currently serving as the proud president of the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education. Although as president I am...

Mayor offers support for school project

As you may be aware, the Marlboro K-8 School District will be holding a special election on Sept. 26 on the question of financing...

Board member asks for support of referendum

I am a current member of the Marlboro Board of Education and my opinions are mine and do not reflect those of the Marlboro...

Take close look at referendum

I am a current board member of the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education and my comments are my personal views and opinions...

Former board members take issue with plan

For six years we sat on the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education. Although we did not agree on some issues, we always...

Boy Scout troop will celebrate milestone

I am writing on behalf of Boy Scout Troop 86 from Marlboro. This year the troop is celebrating its 70th anniversary and we are...

Resident has questions about traffic study

With respect to the News Transcript's article about Manalapan Crossing (July 26), Manalapan's township attorney, Roger McLaughlin, is quoted saying, "The township has already...

Aging infrastructure prompts need for Marlboro school referendum

By Dr. Eric Hibbs I am the proud superintendent of the Marlboro K-8 School District and I am writing to discuss our upcoming facility referendum...

Resident supports Downey and Houghtaling

Assemblywoman Joann Downey has been an advocate for school funding fairness. It is clear that Ms. Downey, a social worker and a lawyer by...

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