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  • Obituaries

    Harold T. McGrath Obituaries Harold T. McGrath Mr. McGrath, 82, of Shrewsbury, died March 3 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, due to complications from diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Born in Erie, Pa., he had lived in Red Bank before moving to Shrewsbury in 1952. Prior to retiring in Aug. 1986, he worked for the…

  • Although $1.5 billion donation is restrictive, it is appreciated

    Although $1.5 billion donation is restrictive, it is appreciated There has been quite a bit of public interest since the announcement of Joan Kroc’s bequest to The Salvation Army. Certainly, the army feels blessed to have been entrusted with a gift purported to exceed $1.5 billion and, as always, The Salvation Army will abide by…

  • Apartments will have negative impact

    On April 7 at 8 p.m. the Marlboro Planning Board will be meeting, perhaps for the last time, to discuss the merits of the proposed North-pointe development, an apartment complex that would be built on the Aberdeen-Marlboro border (located off Lloyd Road, between Nolan Road and Route 34). If the developer gets his wish, 383…

  • Manalapan’s GOP chairman should look to future

    As president of the Manalapan Democratic Club I want to thank Alan Ginsberg, the Republican municipal chairman, for worrying more about what we Democrats are doing then what the Republicans are doing. His letter is just another attempt to hide the fact that he accepted the largest campaign contribution from the very same law firm…

  • Resident applauds board’s decision to reject BJ’s plan

    On March 17, the Marlboro Plan-ning Board denied an application for a BJ’s wholesale warehouse at the intersection of Route 520 and Route 9 by a 5-4 vote. This vote, although close, shows the honesty and integrity of board members who have a genuine concern for the safety and quality of life in this community.…

  • Guest columnist’s words are hurtful and bigoted

    I agree with Richard Kelsey (Your Turn, News Transcript, March 24) that as an American citizen he certainly has a right to express his opinion, but I emphatically disagree with his hate-filled, bigoted and despicable column. I agree that the borders should be more secure, but the reality is that people will move to an…

  • Free booklet fosters discussion of dangers of drug use

    Parents of teens don’t seem to be acting on the knowledge that ecstasy could harm their children, according to a study released by the Partner-ship for a Drug-Free America. In fact, when it comes to chatting about the dangers of drugs, ecstasy was less likely to be discussed than marijuana or alcohol, or any other…

  • Councilman reminds residents about budget hearing

    On April 7 at 6 p.m., there will be a public hearing of Freehold Borough’s 2004 budget at borough hall. The budget will propose an increase in house taxes of about 3.9 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The principal "drivers" behind the proposed increase are: • LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program) for the…