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Obituaries
Obituaries JOHN BARATTA, 53, of Easton, Md., died May 17 at home after a battle with cancer. He was raised in the Robertsville section of Marlboro, but spent most of his adult life in Manalapan. He had been the owner-operator of John Baratta Auto Body, Freehold until four years ago when he retired to Virginia…
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Local club did a good job with new overlook
As historian for Manalapan Township, I am pleased to report about a wonderful new site located on the Mon-mouth Battlefield State Park which was dedicated on April 27. The members of Molly Pitcher Woman’s Club of Freehold contacted Dr. Garry Stone, the state park historian, as to a project to which they could contribute. They,…
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Open Door director appreciates support
On behalf of the volunteers and clients of Freehold Area Open Door, I would like to thank the letter carriers of the Freehold Post Office and all those who contributed to their food drive on May 10. The residents of our community were overwhelmingly generous and the postal workers were kept very busy picking up…
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Candidate’s sense of integrity draws praise
I read that Mary Singer will be running in the Republican primary for mayor of Marl-boro. Although I live in Freehold Township, I wholeheartedly support her candidacy. I met Mary and Harvey Singer 20 years ago when I moved into my new home in Marlboro. I had the pleasure of living next door to the…
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Development of parks is not a way to preserve land in community
I see that Freehold Township has been named a "Tree City" once again. On such an occasion I think it’s about time that the town starts living up to its reputation. The Township Committee loves to point to its accomplishments in preserving open space. Let’s look at a few of those accomplishments in more detail.…
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Manalapan Englishtown Middle School honored by state
By dave benjaminStaff Writer By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A telephone call to the principal of a local school made that educator very happy last week. On May 8, Robert Williams, principal of the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School (MEMS), Millhurst Road, was notified that the school has been selected as a Star School…
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Developmentally disabled would be hurt by proposed state budget
I am very distressed with the proposed New Jersey state budget that includes cuts that would jeopardize the welfare and future of developmentally disabled individuals such as my autistic son. These developmentally disabled individuals include people with autism, mental retardation, head injuries and cerebral palsy. They are among the most vulnerable people in society and…
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Quality of life issues are symptom of larger concerns
Yes, they wrecked the mailbox, again. This time instead of batting it, they tied rope around the box, hitched the rope to a truck and pulled its post out of the ground. It took effort and planning to achieve violence. Just a few feet from that scene were empty beer bottles, cups and other trash…
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on campus
Daniel Feng of Morganville has been named to the dean’s list for the summer semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga. Cierra Mautone of Freehold has received the Dr. & Mrs. Charles S. Swope Memorial Scholarship Foundation award, which is granted to 10 students for exemplary scholarship, leadership and service at West Chester…
