Rail opposition points to solution of more bus service
     When it comes to supporting one of the three proposed rail line options it is now time to look at the hard facts when reviewing the proposed routes.
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Writer says the need for equitable funding is apparent
     Exactly what happens in New Jersey if you have a deteriorating city, crumbling schools, corrupt officials and a high school drop out rate of over 50 percent? You get more money! The state of New Jersey, aka the taxpayers, are now subsidizing the Asbury Park school district for over 80 percent of the
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A town’s ‘Main Street’ feeling cannot be manufactured
     This letter is in response to the letter by Steve Metz (March 30, News Transcript). As a lifelong resident of Ocean and Monmouth counties, both my husband and I were very careful when it came time to select our home.
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Senator will fight for Monmouth Junction line
     In the 1860s the rail line that runs through Marlboro to Matawan was used to transport nutrient-rich soil to farms miles away. The line was used for agricultural freight for many decades and through the mid-20th century as a freight line for Imperial Oil. Since the 1970s the line has been abandoned,
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Young adult supports village concept on Route 33 in Manalapan
     I have lived in Manalapan throughout most of my life and I am happy to call it my home. Now that I am in my 20’s I am ready to move out on my own.
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Residents can have a say in operation of local schools
     When it comes to results in education, New Jersey has much to be proud of. Our public schools rank in the top five among the 50 states in numerous measures of academic success.
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Business graduates should negotiate teacher contracts
     It’s safe to declare “these are the times that try men’s souls” and “these times” have arrived to suggest that all current members of Marlboro’s K-8 Board of Education should resign.
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