Rising taxes are bad news for homeowners
      U.S. Attorney Chris Christie's recent letter responding to complaints about Marlboro Mayor Robert Kleinberg's politicization of his recent appearance at a Marlboro Township Council meeting speaks volumes about Mayor Kleinberg's hollow claims that he cleaned up Marlboro.
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Leave decisions about vaccines in the hands of parents
      As the daughter of someone who contracted the polio virus and was subsequently left a paraplegic, I have witnessed firsthand the irreversible damage caused by communicable diseases.
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Chairman wants RCA program to remain
      I would ask the mayor and Township Council to oppose legislation that would bar municipalities from selling off their affordable housing requirements to other towns. The bill aims to eliminate regional contribution agreements (RCAs). By state law, the RCAs allow a municipality to transfer up to 50 percent of its affordable housing obligation to another municipality.
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Congested intersection in Freehold Twp. needs DOT solution today
      Regarding Walgreens application for a pharmacy at the corner of Route 9 north and East Freehold Road - I have lived within walking distance of this area since 1976 and once East Freehold Road went all the way through, this intersection became a nightmare.
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Mayor says Freehold has a strong sense of community
      I am writing in response to the letter of Martha Eisner, of Manalapan (" 'Community' Must Include Everyone Who Resides There," News Transcript, Feb. 21, 2007). Rest assured, Martha, we in Freehold Borough have a very strong sense of community.
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Freehold is trying to protect safety of all its residents
      Responding to Angel Matos' letter to the News Transcript ("Cultural Harmony Would Be Worth Pursu-ing in Freehold," Feb. 28), there is no need for anyone to defend Freehold Bor-ough's code enforcement efforts. They are designed for the safety and well-being of all residents of the town.
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Isabel Shaw
      Guest Column More information, study is necessary on Gardasil The editorial "Vaccine a Question of Health, Not Morality" (News Transcript, Feb. 21, 2007) missed the mark. This is exactly the type of editorial the drug companies hoped for.
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