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  • Marlboro council should let FRHSD redistricting plan move forward

    Maybe it is time for the silent majority of Marlboro concerned citizens to speak out regarding the Township Council’s decision to fight the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education’s redistricting plan. I, for one, do not want any of my tax dollars being used for such a nonsensical lawsuit. This topic has consumed…

  • Garbage on road spoils once beautiful Manalapan landscape

    It’s too bad that some people can’t stop being slobs. The residents of Knob Hill should not be tarred by the actions of a few. If you ride down Daum Road you will see the garbage strewn on both sides of that road. Whether it’s from residents who couldn’t care less, workers at Knob Hill…

  • Marlboro officials turn backs on township residents

    I must admire citizens of Marlboro that run for office and take appointments for some very unforgiving jobs in front of the public eye. Giving up much of their personal time to see that those they represent are served. But when they get there and go off on their own or party’s agenda and don’t…

  • Resident upset with zoning board use-variance decision

    I am embarrassed about what is going on in (Marlboro) these days as it relates to over-development. The fact that the zoning board unilaterally decided to change the use of the parcel now called "Tennent Estates" is a disgrace to the township. It is the Township Council’s responsibility to oversee zoning issues. The whole purpose…

  • Headstart teacher appreciates community’s support

    The teachers, parents and staff of Freehold Headstart would like to thank the following Freehold area community organizations and retailers for their generosity to our children and their families during the holiday season: C. Richard Applegate School, Barnes & Noble, Briar Hill School, First Baptist Church of Freehold, Freehold Borough Library, St. Rose of Lima,…

  • JOHN T. GREGA, 82, of Freehold Township died Jan. 7 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was born in Passaic and lived in the Freehold area all his life. He was the owner and operator of GM Repairs, Freehold Township, for 26 years, retiring five years ago. Prior to that he was service manager…

  • Our View

    Potential problem at exitneeds permanent solution Potential problem at exit needs permanent solution Credit is due the Howell Police Department for bringing an issue to light that could have been overlooked and put motorists in a dangerous position. It was several weeks ago that Police Chief Ronald Carter first informed Greater Media News-papers that traffic…

  • Schools come through with support for Water Watch Education Week

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Freehold Township schools who took part in New Jersey Community Water Watch’s Education Week 2003. In particular, I would like to thank Randy Schlesinger of the Applegate School, Cathleen Rosen of the Catena School and Pat Eismann of the Eisenhower Middle School…

  • Proposed passenger rail line will be a benefit to Central Jersey

    The Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex rail project is the reactivation of approximately 40 miles of existing rail right of way through southern Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. I am a Jamesburg resident who, along with others, supports this beneficial public transportation project for many positive reasons. Currently, the MOM line is opposed by the Middlesex County Board of…