Teen suicide will be discussed on Oct. 1
      The Manalapan-Englishtown Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse is hosting a workshop titled "Signs of Suicide." This event is designed to educate the public about the epidemic of teen suicide, recognizing the warning signs and the best way to react and get help.
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Boomers must be part of health care reform
      Our leaders are tackling health care reform for America in earnest and there are many points to consider. One of them should be expanding health care coverage for baby boomers: 50- to 64-year-olds need to be part of the reform equation.
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Manalapan has reacted to residents' concerns about truck traffic
      Iwould like to respond to the accusations set forth in a recent letter to the editor submitted by Bruce Brickman ("Town Puts Truckers' Interests Before Residents," News Transcript, Sept. 9).
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Freehold officials take issue with report from Alliance
      We received the "report" issued by Frank Argote-Freyre and the Latino Leadership Alliance (LLA), Casa Freehold and the New Jersey Immigration Policy Network (NJIPN) alleging that Freehold Borough and its police selectively enforce ordinances that impact the Latino community. These allegations and the report are disingenuous at best.
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Writer wants mayor to examine board member's actions
      As a follow-up to my comments at the Marlboro Planning Board meeting of Sept. 3, I wish to make certain that Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik is aware of the matter that I spoke of and hope he will take immediate action denouncing the behavior of one of his appointees.
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