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Colts Neck resident has concerns about impact of proposed development
The 360 rental units proposed to be built on 20.2 acres of a 39-acre property on the border of Colts Neck and Freehold Township...
Road’s condition requires attention from town
In the very near future there will be a resurfacing project on the Marlboro section of Union Hill Road. I live off of Hawkins...
Your Turn: Staying strong for Charley as she battles pediatric cancer
As a writer, sometimes things come to you. You don’t know why, but they do. Sometimes you are assigned to write something, write a...
Garbage pickups cause concern in Manalapan
By Rob Petreanu
It has been six months since Manalapan Township’s new approach to garbage collection went into effect. Trash pickups were cut back to...
Marlboro resident supports Cantor, Metzger, Mazzola
Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik is recognized by most fair-minded government analysts as one of the best, if not the No. 1, mayor in all...
Resident questions Smith’s vote on bill
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Aug. 24, 2021, no thanks to Representative Christopher Smith...
Resident appreciates article about local business
Thanks to Jennifer Amato for her excellent coverage recognizing the 45 years that florist Especially For You has been in business in Freehold Borough.
As...
Letter to the Editor: Speaking about mental health removes stigma
How refreshing to see the focus on mental health take on the same level of interest as physical well-being at the Olympics this year.
Simone...
Center Players thank Lake Topanemus Commission
On behalf of Center Players of Freehold, we would like to express a sincere "thank you" to Lake Topanemus Commission Chairman Roger Kane and...
Resident upset with mailer from county clerk
Democracies work best when all voices are heard. We should be encouraging as many people as possible to vote.
Voting by mail is safe (paper...
Manalapan resident concerned about trash pickup
Let’s Talk Trash Manalapan is an alliance of Manalapan residents who are disturbed by the
unfortunate decision made by our Township Committee limiting garbage pickup...
Resident endorses Posnock for Monmouth County surrogate
I had no idea what the role of a surrogate was until I needed one. Last year I was left with the responsibility of...
Lake Topanemus is worthy of attention
The young bombardier from New Jersey learned focus as his aircraft caught enemy flak fire over Germany. The cramped cockpit, burning and smoke filled,...
Voters have a chance to turn New Jersey red
The quote, “If Ciattarelli has anything on his side, it is history,” refers to the fact that Republicans have unseated Democratic governors in their...
Gov. Murphy needs to be recalled
Every one of my friends have come to the same conclusion about Gov. Murphy: He needs to be recalled and, at the same time,...
County budget is a sound financial plan
On May 27, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2021 county budget in the amount of $452,650,000, which is $150,000...
League calls on citizens to become involved
According to the Pew Research Center, no matter what your party affiliation, there is equal agreement that citizens should follow what happens in government...
Resident: Gov. Murphy has impressive accomplishments
While having lunch with a friend, she asked what Gov. Phil Murphy has done for us. This letter is to answer that question. Below...