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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 offers support for Congressman Smith

I am so proud to be represented by Congressman Chris Smith in not only New Jersey, but also in Washington, D.C. I know I can...

People should be able to state their beliefs openly

One of the most disturbing aspects of the recent domestic terrorism attack on the U.S. Capitol is the threat of violence against those who...

Resident takes issue with Smith’s vote not to impeach Trump

Ten Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives made the audacious decision to impeach Donald Trump and stand up to the terrorists he...

Resident calls on Colts Neck officials to deal with dead trees

Ash trees infested with the ash bore beetle become brittle and unstable, and can fall catastrophically at any time. The Colts Neck shade tree team...

Receive social and emotional healing through virtual support groups

Anyone dealing with stress, anxiety and other psycho-social issues can receive social and emotional support that focus on hope and recovery, in a warm,...

Remember the words of President Kennedy in holiday season

In his Christmas message to the armed forces on Dec. 13, 1961, President John F. Kennedy said, “Christmas expresses the deepest hopes for a...

‘Drug Affordability Board’ would not serve New Jersey well

If the COVID-19 pandemic has made anything clear, it is that when government embraces and incentivizes private enterprise, our potential as a nation is...

Illegal ATVs are destroying our state parks and officials need to act

By Jeff Tittel Illegal off-road vehicle use continues to be a major problem in New Jersey, especially in environmentally sensitive areas like the Pinelands. State parks...

Opinion: Thanksgiving is a time to build memories

"We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing." I enjoy all the holidays when the family gathers together. But, Thanksgiving is special. It isn’t only...

Program provides support services to those dealing with challenges related to COVID-19

By Robert Kley More than one-third of New Jersey adults surveyed by the National Center for Health Statistics and Census Bureau from April 23 through...

Resident opposed to Route 33 development in Manalapan

Several Manalapan Planning Board meetings regarding a proposed warehouse development site (87 acres) on Route 33 east (across from the Four Seasons adult community)...

Ash beetle taking a toll on trees in Colts Neck

By Kevin O'Brien Ash trees continue to die from the ash beetle. We have thousands of ash trees in the Colts Neck area. If a dead...

It’s time for Republicans to prove voter fraud exists

Thomas Jefferson said, “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” The Republican controlled Monmouth County Board...

Schmid earns endorsement in race for Congress

Times are tough and New Jersey needs new leadership and ideas to see us through. This election, residents of the Fourth Congressional District have...

Election letters policy

Letters to the editor regarding the 2020 general election to be held Nov. 3 will be accepted through Oct. 16. Candidates may not submit a...

Monmouth County clerk reviews guidelines for 2020 election

Recently, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law changing the election process for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election: • The election will now be conducted...

Monmouth County PBA endorses Licitra

The Monmouth County Conference of PBA delegates, representing 39 law enforcement agencies with more than 2,000 law enforcement officers, are proud to give their...

Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program helps clients navigate ‘new normal’

By Andrea Noren The Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program (EHAP) in Freehold has not been operating with its usual open door policy since the beginning...

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