Resident offers suggestion for preserving old building
     I’ve read with interest recent articles in the News Transcript concerning historic buildings in this area, particularly Freehold Borough.
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Senator provides strong representation for seniors
     It is ironic that we find a politician, state Sen. John O. Bennett - and I use the word "politician" loosely - who is honest and forthright as our senator in the 12th district.
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Resident supports firm’s planned move on Amboy Road
     In light of the Marlboro zoning board’s upcoming consideration, I am writing to express my support for Lucas Brothers Paving’s proposed move to a lot farther south on Amboy Road in the Morganville section of Marlboro.
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Farmland preservation is the best deal for farmers
     I am dismayed in reading about the "poor" farmer not being able to sell his farm any way he pleases if the Howell Township Council passes an ordinance limiting building to one house on 6 acres.
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Manalapan rezoning plan called ‘political opportunism’
     The Manalapan Planning Board’s proposed rezoning plan strips 50 percent of the land value from our farms. It cheats farmers of the equity they sweated and worked to create. It punishes them for not having sold to developers by stealing their children’s future. Worse, it deceives all of Manalapan bec...
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Marlboro councilman’s arrogance cannot be tolerated
     A recent letter in the News Transcript was written by Jeff Hymowitz, a close friend and supporter of the old Democratic bosses who have had their grip on Marlboro for many years.
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Committee welcomes ideas on benefits for volunteers
     We read with interest Mr. Herstik’s and Mr. Toto’s letter to the editor regarding the idea of giving the emergency services certain fringe benefits, as Freehold Township is proposing.
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