Local school boards try to contain spending
     I am writing to complain about your political cartoon and associated editorial in the Sept. 15 issue. The cartoon is upside down. Our state and federal governments are the ones stoking the flames of growth in school budgets. Local school boards and citizen action groups are the ones trying to keep a
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Town could address need by building its own housing
     Recent articles concerning Marlboro’s COAH (Coun-cil on Affordable Hous-ing) housing obligation got me to thinking. Marlboro has been ordered to build 195 “affordable housing” units. It appears that the town is doing what most towns do to comply with their COAH obligation: get a developer to build t
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More effort needed to preserve open space
     I read with interest Beth Ward’s letter in the Sept. 22 issue of the News Tran-script. When they were running for election, their slate was based on open space.
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Walk supports efforts of 180, Turning Lives Around
     On Oct. 24 we will celebrate our third annual 180 Turnaround Walk. This year our walk will be held on the Belmar boardwalk at 10 a.m. It is a walk in celebration of love and community spirit, sharing a recognition that we can prevent violence in the family and against women.
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Rental collections supplement availability of books
     The Monmouth County Library circulates best sellers as we do all titles: without charge to those requesting them, and first to those who request first. Additionally, some branches maintain rental collections of popular books, because library users want them, are not willing to wait, and are pleased
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Red Cross volunteers answer the call for assistance
     As the CEO of the American Red Cross-Jersey Coast Chapter, I have the opportunity to witness the strength of the human spirit each day.
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Republican duo should say what they will do for town
     I read with interest the advertisements put out by Manalapan Township Committee Republican candidates Joe Locricchio and Andrew Lucas. I can’t help think how great it must be to run a campaign on criticism of others and not have the pressure of sharing a “platform.” It is apparent that experience an
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