Clifton right to speak up on immigration
      In a letter published in the Oct. 17 News Transcript ("Freeholder Knows County Has No Say on Immigration"), Frank Argote-Freyre accuses Monmouth County Freeholder Robert Clifton of small-minded political pandering. This pronouncement was apparently motivated by Freeholder Clifton's desire for Monmouth County to ban contractors knowingly employing illegal aliens. Mr.
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Resident calls on officials to reject benefits
      Last year I went with my wife to a town meeting to ask our Township Council and our mayor to help us reduce the costs to Marlboro taxpayers. I asked Mayor Robert Kleinberg and the council members to not take the free health and dental coverage that the state offers to part-time officials. This benefit if taken costs over $16,000 (last year's figure) a year per family.
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Mayor Kleinberg has stood up to special interest groups
      The Democratic candidate for Marlboro mayor, Jonathan Hornik, is running a boorish and self-centered campaign against incumbent Republican Mayor Robert Kleinberg. Hornik's literature viciously attacks his opponent and borders on demagoguery.
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Clarification offered on farmland assessment question
      Politics aside, I would like to correct Stephen McEnery's statement about state Sen. Ellen Karcher's tax assessment.
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Candidates Karcher, Beck both leave much to be desired
      It is election time again when the political garbage starts to stink up the mailboxes. I am referring to both senatorial candidates running in the 12th District. First, there is the Democratic incumbent, Ellen Karcher, holier than thou crusader against corruption, a person proud to have "worn a wire" for the FBI and Chris Christie's office. Tell us, Ms.
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Writer questions claims made in mayor's advertisement
      Iread with disbelief the political campaign rhetoric put out by the Kleinberg for Mayor Campaign printed in this publication. My objection to Kleinberg stems from your Oct. 10, 2007 issue where you printed "Kleinberg's Corner" on page 50. This "campaign advertisement" was meant to look like an editorial on the Letters to the Editor page.
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Hornik not born with right to serve as Marlboro mayor
      Just because Jon Hornik was born in Marlboro doesn't mean he has a birth right to serve as our mayor. I am appalled that Mr. Hornik is so arrogant as to believe that he is more qualified to run Marlboro simply because he played Little League here as a kid.
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Panter and Karcher are right to support council change
      Hunters from across New Jersey are descending upon Monmouth County in the hope of defeating Assemblyman Mike Panter and state Sen. Ellen Karcher in the election this November. Why are they doing this?
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Mayor hesitated on exploring alternate energy program
      In 2003, the state of New Jersey launched the most aggressive solar electric program in our nation. The program was designed to jump-start both the residential and commercial solar electric market in our state. The program gave forward-thinking folks tremendous financial incentives to install solar electric systems in their homes, businesses or communities.
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Late mayor's daughter offended by political piece
      My family moved to Marlboro in 1969. I was raised there. It is rich in history. When I was a little girl we studied the Lenape Indians and the Revolutionary War. Things of Marlboro's past. Most of my family remains there to this day. My brother, wanting the same things for his family as our parents, has chosen to raise his family there. It is home.
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Residents should be directing their management firm
      Knob Hill residents, having been on the inside, what follows is how your community works. Things are not as they appear. Life in our regulated community is not being run as written, only as board members allow it. Management (Signature Property Group) is here to facilitate, not dictate.
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Mayor Kleinberg's claims fall short of reality in Marlboro
      Ifind Marlboro Mayor Robert Kleinberg's ad, Kleinberg's Corner, to be aptly named since that is where he finds himself. Backed into the corner trying to hide behind the transparent claims of corruption fighting and stopping development. Neither has he done.
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Republican club leader throws support to Hornik
      The election in Marlboro is about the future of our town and not about party affiliation. I represent many Republicans in Marlboro who are not supporting Mayor Robert Kleinberg.
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New Jersey population will only get more diverse
      As the most racially and ethnically diverse state in the country, New Jersey faces unique opportunities and challenges to create inclusive communities, a productive workforce, a responsive educational system, bias-free institutions and a respectful society.
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Get involved, ask questions, make an informed decision
      Imoved to Marlboro eight years ago. I have never really been involved with politics, never really paid much attention to local politics at all. I have a friend who is very involved. He grew up in Marlboro, as did my wife. My inlaws moved to Marlboro from Brooklyn looking for a better life. So did a lot of people back in the 1970s.
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