Category: Independent Opinion
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Ann Towney
Mrs. Towney, 95, of Laurence Harbor, died Feb. 17, 2009, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, William, in 2004; and a sister, Helen Kukla. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Kurimsky of Laurence Harbor and Union Beach; a son, William Towney of Laurence Harbor; a brother, Edward Stancik of Holmdel; a sister,…
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Community feedback essential in Labs decision
Iwould like to express my thanks to all those who attended the Feb. 12 public presentation of concept plans for the redevelopment of the Bell Labs property. It was extremely gratifying to see so many people attend and participate in the process. As we stated during the recent presentation, it is Somerset Development’s aim —…
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Vincent Thomas DiMicelli
Mr. DiMicelli, of Little Silver, died Feb. 18, 2009. He established several businesses, including Plus Property Management, Little Silver. He was predeceased by his father, Leonard DiMicelli Sr. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Deborah Ledig DiMicelli; two sons, Bryan of Toms River, and David of Little Silver; his mother, Penelope DiMicelli;…
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Family extends thanks to Good Samaritans
My family and I want to sincerely thank all those who came to our aid on Newman Springs Road the night of Feb. 18, when we were involved in a serious car accident. Your care and kindness was most appreciated. We are forever grateful. Amy Honig and family Lincroft section of Middletown
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Joseph C. Faruolo Jr.
Mr. Faruolo, 74, of Red Bank, died Feb. 18, 2009, at home. He resided in Middletown, prior to relocating to Red Bank. He was self-employed as an auto salesman in Fords. He was predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law, William and June Faruolo; and a sister, Delores Chorman. He is survived by his wife, Marge…
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Holmdel Twp. Committee should be ashamed of itself
At the Feb. 5 Holmdel Township Committee meeting, the majority, in a 3-0 vote, extended sewer service into 500 acres of previously exempt forests and parklands surrounding the [PNC Bank Arts Center] and the New Jersey Vietnam Memorial without prior public hearing and without Planning Board review. The people in attendance were not shown the…
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Kathleen T. Murphy
Mrs. Murphy, 59, of Holmdel, died Feb. 20, 2009, at home. She was a former teachers’ aide, computer consultant, and past president of the PTA at St. Benedict’s School, Holmdel. She was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Flynn. She is survived by her husband, Michael; two daughters, Caitlin and Kristen Murphy; two brothers, John and…
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Fresh air has arrived on Middletown Twp. Committee
At last a breath of fresh air has arrived at the Township Committee of Middletown. Mr. Sean Byrnes and Mr. Patrick Short are challenging the inbred Republican clique, and they don’t like it. The sewerage authority commissioners — all Republicans, party officials and mayors? You call that shocking, Mr. Scharfenberger? What a surprise. TOMSA has…
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Marcella K. Braun
Marcella K. Braun Mrs. Braun, 82, of Red Bank, died Feb. 23, 2009, at home. She was predeceased by two brothers, George and William Kernahan. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Walter; a sister, Lucille Kernahan of Bayside, N.Y.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Ken Young of Rumson, and Joan and…
