WMUA commissioners respond to letter
     It is the election season, and once again the commissioners of the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA) have become fodder for baseless political attacks. What is unfortunate about this year's attack, by former Commissioner Joel Schechter no less, is that criticisms are so ill-informed and in
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Customers are paying for a service they use
     For nearly 10 years, New Jersey American Water has provided an essential service to residents of Howell. We have done so in a professional manner, always looking for ways to improve our services.
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State senator responds to claim in candidate's election literature
     A recent political mailer was distributed to the residents of Manalapan by the Republican candidate for Town-ship Committee. One article in her mailer focused on the problems that occurred last month at the Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (MEMS). I was shocked to learn that Nikki Pezzullo, the R
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Carefully calculate costs of hospital property acquisition
     I read with great interest Tali Israeli's report on Marlboro's steps to renew its efforts to acquire the Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital property on Route 520 that is now owned by the state ("Marlboro Maintains Pursuit of Property," News Transcript, Sept. 20). As the Marlboro township historian,
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Mayor and council should part ways with law firm
     It has been recently reported that the law firm of Scarinci and Hollenbeck was exposed on tape allegedly conducting a "shakedown" of a public employee by placing political pressure on him to make certain hires or face possible political retribution. U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez rightly disavowed himsel
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Mayor says McMorrow is well qualified to serve county
     I proudly endorse Barbara McMorrow for the office of Monmouth County freeholder. Mrs. McMorrow has compiled a resume of public service that is unparalleled by any public servant whom I have known during my tenure as mayor.
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McMorrow earns support for county freeholder position
     Candidate for freeholder Barbara McMorrow is right, the process on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is wrong, we need to change this corruption-entrenched board.
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Plenty of politicos have brought shame to their party
     I find I must respond to Steve Peter-son's letter ("Candidates Should Not Keep Party Affiliation a Secret," News Transcript, Oct. 18) about secret party affiliations. He speaks of the possibility that the candidates may be embarrassed to mention their party memberships.
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Writer supports Klauber for Manalapan committee
     Rick Klauber is my choice for Manalapan Township Committee. I have known Rick for several years and am impressed by his commitment to Manalapan and our kids. In the nine years he has lived here, he has volunteered in the T-ball and soccer leagues as well as some local organizations.
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Resident says cost of open space parcel is exorbitant
     The proposed purchase of 3.7 acres of land on Tennent Road for an exorbitant $450,000 for open space is ludicrous. The purchase of open land for the sake of having open land is a waste of taxpayers' money.
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