Howell school board is facing tough decisions
     Despite acting Commissioner of Education Brent Schundler’s admonishments that school districts prepare for state aid reductions of anywhere between 5 and 15 percent, the Howell K-8 Board of Education voted 6-1 (Tim O’Brien casting the dissenting vote) to present a budget that assumes a zero percent decrease in state aid.
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Writer questions explanation from officials
     It was interesting to note that Freehold Borough is considering adopting an ordinance that will offer a new way to bring volunteers to municipal service (News Transcript, Feb. 24) while Freehold Township turned down a similar proposal (News Transcript, Feb. 17).
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Facts show that New Jersey teachers make a good salary
     Sandra Talarico’s salary defense (“Managing Editor’s Column Is Going After the Wrong Individuals,” News Transcript, Letters to the Editor, March 3) requires a response.
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