Ban still permits sale of menthol cigarettes
      The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale of all cigarettes containing candy, fruit and other flavorings except menthol as of Sept. 22, 2009. This ban, authorized by the new Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, is part of a national effort by the FDA to reduce smoking in America.
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Uniform retirement ceremony was very moving to local family
      Thanks to Tim Morris, staff writer for the News Transcript, for the kind article he wrote regarding the retirement of our son Chris' football number on Sept. 26 prior to the Manalapan High School football game against Toms River North High School.
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Teachers union's demands are out of step with present economy
      Marlboro senior citizens are probably aware by now that for the first time in three decades, there will be no yearly cost of living increase in their next year's Social Security check and probably in 2011 as well. Seniors will once again be asked to make sacrifices as the nation's weak economy aimlessly lingers on.
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Writer tired of defending N.J. to friends from other states
      Enough! That is what I and I am confident many others thought after hearing of yet another corruption sting involving New Jersey politicians. This latest sting busted 44 people, including a number of office holders and others associated with politics from both parties.
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Resident has question after reading letter to the editor
      In a letter published in the Sept. 30 issue of the News Transcript ("Town Committee Played a Role in Keeping Taxes Stable"), the Manalapan Democratic municipal chairman deplored remarks made by the Republican Party club president and accused him of "trying to advance a political
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Marlboro resident likes Zatz, Mazzola and Josiah-Gore
      I would like to urge all of my fellow Marlboro residents to vote for Jack Zatz, Carol Mazzola and Selika Josiah-Gore for Township Council on Nov. 3. They offer true change for our town by providing independent voices that sincerely represent our interests on taxes, spending and affordable housing.
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