Constituent says Holt's views are off-base
      Regretfully, after reading New Jersey Congressman Rush Holt's comments in a local newspaper regarding his support of criminal invader reform HR-182, which would give immigration judges discretion to allow the illegal invader parents of anchor babies — children born to illegal aliens while in...
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April's FRHSD school board election was a referendum for change
      The new Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education meeting that was held on April 27 was interesting to say the least. Under a PowerPoint presentation page, which read in bold letters, "School Board Ethics," the newly elected representatives, Barry Hochberg, Jennifer Sutera and Hes...
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Board member wanted state funds used for tax relief
      In a recent letter to the editor ("School Board Member Owes An Explanation," News Transcript, May 6), Arlene Amtzis expressed some concern over a recent decision I made as a Board of Education member here in Freehold Borough. Ms. Amtzis has requested an explanation and as an elected official, I fe...
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Woman thankful for efforts dedicated to senior citizens
      I recently read an article in the Greater Media Newspapers publication the Atlanticville, sent in by Sara Markowitz, 14, of Ocean Township. Sara has founded the charity Generations Eldercare that provides equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, etc., to senior citizens.
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RCAs did not effectively address state's housing need
      There is a critical shortage of housing throughout New Jersey, making it impossible for hundreds of thousands of working families to live within reasonable distances of their jobs. This predicament leads directly to increased congestion, pollution and time spent on the roads for all of us, and a d...
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Mayor was wrong to remove Memorial Day parade poster
      First let me thank Marlboro resident Bill Waple for bringing to the attention of the Township Council the removal of the poster announcing the forthcoming Memorial Day parade. Thanks also to the News Transcript for publishing the story.
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