Cut in state aid will result in fewer services       By now we have all heard that Gov. Corzine announced substantial cuts in state aid to all municipalities in New Jersey. More ... Soccer club's no-refund policy upsets parent       For me, life in New Jersey has been epitomized by the classic small hometown feeling that is frequently envied as a way of life. Unfortunately, the illusion was shattered recently by a cold and unbending attitude of a youth soccer club in Howell. More ... Manalapan resident has questions for Congressman Rush Holt       After reading Carol Fox's lavish praise for Rush Holt in her March 12 News Transcript letter, I can't help but wonder if she's his campaign manager. I see him in a different light. One of her terms for him is "brilliant." Let's examine that claim. In his Dec. More ... Intimidation is keeping good people on the sidelines       Iread in the papers that a former mayor/former township attorney is not only suing Manalapan Committeeman (and former mayor) Andrew Lucas, but that he also hired a private investigator to gather information on Mr. Lucas. The allegation is that Mr. More ... New Jersey will not deserve 'Garden State' nickname       These words, "I can remember," describe one of the few true blessings of getting old, a way of going back and reliving the way it used to be. Not too many generations ago, a very large percentage of those living in New Jersey were involved in farming and 100 percent were dependent on them. Agricul... More ... Democratic leader assails use of detective against Lucas       Iapplaud Greater Media Newspapers Executive Editor Greg Bean for offering a call for a bipartisan response to the latest stunt by Stuart Moskovitz ("In Manalapan, Politics Has Reached A Record Low," Coda, News Transcript, March 12, 2008). More ... Freehold Borough offers rabies vaccinations for pets       Once again Freehold Borough is offering a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on April 12 from 10-11 a.m. at the firehouse annex on Main Street. Although the clinic is held in Freehold Borough, it is open to residents of any municipality. You do not need to bring any paperwork with y... More ... Resident opposed to passenger train line in Marlboro       Iam responding to a (letter to the editor) in the News Transcript ("Let the People Decide if They Support a Train," March 12, 2008) in which David Henry states that he believes the majority of Marlboro residents would like to see a train line running through the town. More ...