It is too easy for illegal aliens to get a license
      Almost a month ago I wrote a letter, which I sent to every member of the Michigan Legislature, the governor and the attorney general regarding an illegal alien living in New Jersey who went to Michigan and came back with a new license and registration for the van he drives to his job in New Jersey...
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Tenant supports a permanent rental board
      As a 16-month tenant in Freehold Borough, I am amazed at the situation that the 1,900 tenants are subjected to by code enforcement and the borough itself. I live in an apartment that is owned by an "absentee" landlord. My complaints to code enforcement and the borough have both gone unanswered or...
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Monmouth sheriff should forge ahead with plan for 287g program
      This past Monday, Oct. 27, I decided to see for myself what the protest against our Monmouth County sheriff was about. It was no surprise to see familiar faces to Freehold Borough protesting the sheriff and her plans on bringing federal program 287g to the county level. These groups included Casa ...
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Marlboro neighbors taking steps to ensure their safety
      On Oct. 17, I stopped by Mayor Jonathan Hornik's office due to concerns of recent robberies in our neighborhood. I had been hearing all kinds of stories from neighbors and friends and really wanted to find out how much of what I have heard was true, and if things were so bad, what we as a communit...
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Residents urged to keep fighting against cell tower
      As a Marlboro resident who has continued to be vocally opposed to the T-Mobile cell tower built on Union Hill Road (and Route 9) two years ago, I have important advice for the residents of Freehold Township now facing the same situation. Be wary of T-Mobile because they are not nice people.
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Habitat thanks those who supported its annual ride
      Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity held its ninth annual Motorcycle Ride for Affordable Housing on Oct. 5, raising $55,000 to build a home for a disabled veteran. There were close to 800 riders involved, the highest number to date.
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Former clerk's response to minutes issue is disappointing
      Iwas disappointed, but not surprised to see in a letter to the News Transcript dated Oct. 22 that the former Freehold Township clerk, Romeo Cascaes, defended the Township Committee's practice of regularly holding private meetings before the public meetings and keeping biased minutes.
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