Sides should take close look at health costs
      In Marlboro, there is currently a disagreement between the teachers and the Board of Education regarding the status of the teachers' contract. The major unresolved issue is whether the teachers should be required to contribute toward the cost of their health care.
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Councilman appreciated the chance to serve Freehold Borough
      I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate both John Newman and my running mate, Councilwoman Sharon Shutzer, on their election to the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. I especially want to thank the people of Freehold Borough for electing me three times for this office (councilman) since 1990.
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Navy should give up on plan to open housing to public
      Early November has proven to be a tragic time for both the Navy and the Army. Two stories, both involving the infiltration of military bases, only serves to prove the validity of the concerns expressed by Neighbors Opposed to Privatization at Earle (NOPE) regarding the unimpeded access route planned and chosen by the Navy; making way for the rental of 300 Laurelwood
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Writer's article has sparked an outpouring of support
      The Samaritan Center in Manalapan wants to thank News Transcript staff writer Amy Rosen for the excellent article she wrote about our organization, which appeared Oct. 14. Thank you, Amy.
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TNR is a humane answer to the problem of feral cats
      From our talks with people about feral cats, we have found that many of them do not really understand that the most humane way to handle these unfortunate cats is through what is now called Trap-Neuter- Return (TNR). It is a win-win situation for the cats and their human neighbors.
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Articles provided insight to candidates in various races
      The articles you published in which candidates responded to questions were helpful. As a Republican, I don't think Republican candidates are uniformly strong. First, I am heartened by John Curley's simple, direct answers. I feel like he, a small businessman, is able to focus on what is important. Small businessmen have to do that to survive.
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Resident has doubts about effectiveness of local teachers
      Marlboro's elementary school and middle school teachers are not providing the highest quality education to our children. Yet they continue to demand an excessively high-cost health benefits package — some $10,000 more than that provided by some neighboring towns.
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Investigate facts about health care reform, Medicare
      Fixing our broken health care system is far too important to be derailed by myths and scare tactics perpetuated by special interest groups trying to block progress on health care reform. You may have heard the outrageous claim that health care reform will get rid of Medicare.
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