Proposal will not benefit state’s home health care consumers      A recent newspaper article stated that 96 percent of Garden State AARP members prefer long-term care services to be provided in their homes or at a residential care setting. More ... Board chairman explains lot coverage issue      The article "Candidates Knock Board on Lot Cov-erage Decision" (Oct. 22, 2003) failed to include some critical information. During my tenure on the Planning Board, both as a member and as chair, there was never an application approved with higher water run-off than before developing. More ... Uninspiring candidates kept resident on the sidelines      It is Tuesday, Nov. 4 and for the first time since November 1964, I have declined my right as a citizen and did not vote. I must admit that I am a little ashamed; after all, I was taught and always believed that "the right to vote" was part of the freedom afforded to all citizens of the Un... More ... People lose the right to complain when they don’t vote      My wife and I are residents of Manalapan, local District No. 7. We went to vote at around 7:40 p.m. on election night (the polls closed at 8 p.m.). While my wife was signing in, I asked one of the workers how the turnout was. More ... Citizens group stands ready to help Freehold officials      I read the article on PEOPLE (Pressing Our Elected Officials to Protect Our Living Environment) in the Oct. 29 News Transcript with deep concern. The steering committee established this group to "get our town back" in a positive manner. More ... Prejudice, bigotry no answer to issue of immigrants      I am responding to Robert Flick’s letter regarding "Illegal Immigrants are Adding Costs to American Society." As someone who is ashamed for the many years I wasted being prejudiced, Mr. More ... Mayor-elect promises a new government of inclusion      On behalf of Patti (Morelli), Joe (Pernice) and myself, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Marlboro for demonstrating the trust, faith, confidence and belief in us, by electing us to the offices of mayor and town council. More ... The Arc of Monmouth salutes work of family caregivers      The caregiver of a person with a developmental disability has a variety of responsibilities. If you care for a young child, your greatest achievement could be teaching the use of a spoon. More ... Freehold community made trick-or-treaters feel special      Freehold Head Start would like to thank the Catena Cares Committee (at the Joseph J. Catena School, Freehold Township) for their kindness in donating Halloween costumes to our preschoolers. More ...