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MAILBAG: LSTA Has Outgrown Its Original Mission, It’s Time For A New Structure

LSTA was created to solve a real transportation problem in Lakewood, and there is no question that it has accomplished a great deal. A...
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MAILBAG: What Am I Supposed To Do If I Can’t Afford The Tuition My Child’s Yeshiva Is Demanding?

I’m writing because I genuinely don’t know what I’m supposed to do, and I’m wondering how other Lakewood parents would handle this situation. My child’s...
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MAILBAG: Waiting for Someone to Get Hurt? Dangerous Tree Still Hanging Over Busy Intersection Nearly 48 Hours Later

To the Editor: I am writing out of genuine concern for the safety of our community. Since Friday night's storm, a large tree has been...
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MAILBAG: A Fire Call Exposed Another Serious Problem on Our Streets

I live in the Lakewood Commons area and, like many others, walked over after hearing reports of a possible structure fire nearby. Thankfully, there...
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MAILBAG: Why Is Gov. Murphy Amplifying A Notorious Anti-Semite?

The following is a copy of a letter shared with Lakewood Alerts that a local resident sent to Gov. Phil Murphy's press office: Et tu...
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MAILBAG: It’s Time For A Serious Crackdown By Police

Dear Lakewood Alerts, I have never written a letter before, but I've just about had it with the drivers in this crazy town. I have lived...
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MAILBAG: We Need an Immediate Change of Mindset

The recent news that the Lakewood girls high school application and acceptance process has fallen apart this year has thrown thousands of girls for...
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MAILBAG: Will This Community Become the New Lakewood?

Last week, a viral LinkedIn post amused a lot of people, but actually got me thinking. And it should make all of us think. Eli...
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MAILBAG: Shopping for Groceries Shouldn’t Be Dangerous

While everyone was waiting on line for food boxes on Wednesday, I went to a grocery store. I couldn't think of a better time...
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MAILBAG: Attention Parents: You’re Failing Miserably

I think we have to have a conversation about parenting. Not in general - I think most parents are doing a fantastic job -...
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