Reassessment will leave us with same tax bill
      The article in the Oct. 21, 2009, News Transcript, "Manalapan Homes Will Be Reassessed," makes me think: if the values of our homes are dropping rapidly and everyone knows it, why is Manalapan Township fighting the tax assessment appeals? It is not the fault of the homeowners.
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Road construction is causing problems for drivers in Manalapan
      My aunt, who lives in Manalapan, has been caused numerous troubles by the road construction in her area. The construction starts at the junction of Route 527 and Oakland Mills Road and continues a mere 280 feet ahead to the corner of Route 527 and Sweetman's Lane. The relatively small area has been undergoing repair since Sept.
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Plans will be made to hold Freehold Volunteer Fair in 2010
      Due to the vagaries of Mother Nature, the Freehold Borough Community Information Committee had to twice cancel a scheduled inaugural Freehold Volunteer Fair.
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Shame on board for action surrounding website subpoena
      How dare the Freehold Regional High School District (Board of Education) file a subpoena when a request for information is not forthcoming from their own legal adviser? (FRHSD attorney) Marc Zitomer is clearly unaware of his responsibility to the FRHSD to advise them of proper protocol for such matters.
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State programs help aspiring women entrepreneurs
      Economic recessions are undoubtedly turbulent times, but they can also be a time of transformation, particularly when it comes to careers. For women looking to make a change, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Division on Women is offering an opportunity that could set them on the road to future professional success.
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Time for Marlboro school board to settle with teachers
      I was in attendance at the Marlboro Board of Education meeting on Oct. 20 and while public speaking is beyond my comfort zone, I do have some things that I would like to say here, in writing. I am a parent of three children, two of whom are still in the Marlboro school system.
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Tire industry group urges passage of Right to Repair Act
      The Tire Industry Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Motor VehicleOwners'Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network.
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