Degree is a character issue for superintendent
      Regarding the article published in the Aug. 6 issue of the News Transcript, "Administrators' Degrees Subject of Investigations," I agree there is probably no "significant legal issue" here, as the attorney for the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education says. What about a character issue?
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Officers commended for youth police academy
      I would like to commend Freehold Borough police officers Keith Bailey, Ronnie Steppat, Sean Healey, Duane Stasse and Andrew DeMuth on providing a wonderful experience for the "recruits" who attended the 2008 Youth Police Academy.
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Parent praises summer recreation program
      I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the wonderful people involved who help make the Freehold Township Recreation summer camp such a huge success. My kids have just finished their sixth year at camp and once again they were so sad to have it end. The friendships they have made and the fun they have had is immeasurable.
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Parents should become informed about childhood vaccinations
      A s a mother of two children, one of whom has autism, the decision to vaccinate or not is agonizing.
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Mayor, council do not want to be confused with the facts
      I t's "silly season" again and I can't say that I am surprised to see the reaction out of my town leaders at someone questioning their actions. Once again, we see the shell game that is so often played, this time in the form of a letter signed by the Freehold Borough mayor and Borough Council ("Mayor and Council Take Issue With Candidate's Letter," News Transcript, Aug.
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Advanced degrees have become taxpayers' burden
      If you're searching for a subject for a scandal concerning Monmouth County, the newest "Degree Diploma Factories" story has no real press media legs and is, to coin a phrase, "old hat." These "diploma factories" have been flourishing throughout the nation for years.
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