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  • Local radio host gets rave review from a California fan

    Back in the summer of 2000 when I was in New York for the final two Springsteen shows, I heard about Dave (Kapulsky) and his (radio) show. When I got home I made a point of turning on my computer the next Saturday night and listening to Dave the Rave. In that stretch of time…

  • Obituaries

    Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. MARY BENNETT, 91, of Freehold Township died Nov. 28 at home. Born in the Herbertsville section of Brick Township, she resided there and in Glendola prior to…

  • Jane Citizen can have a say in town’s business

    Jane Citizen can have a say in town’s business Sharon Carpenter-Migliaccio of Howell has learned a valuable lesson this year. She’s discovered that as a resident of the community she is the best person to protect her interests. While some people may believe that the government is their protector, Carpenter-Migliaccio and those who have joined…

  • Time for officials to start saying no to builders

    Congratulations to the Marl-boro Board of Education for their stand against down-zoning the airport property. More "adult" communities are not needed in town. Congratulations to Rabbi Donald Weber for his words of wisdom. All too often in recent years, Marlboro’s officials have caved in to greedy developers who threaten to sue. It is time our…

  • Writer urges residents not to purchase items made with fur

    With the cold season now upon us and the holidays around the corner, I am writing this letter to ask all of you not to buy fur coats or anything trimmed with fur. Department stores and retailers are trying to advertise that fur is the new trend. Please do not buy it. There is no…

  • Soda machines make no sense in Howell elementary schools

    What is the Howell Board of Education thinking? Soda machines for 5- to 12-year-olds? Do we really need the Coca-Cola Company to subsidize athletic scoreboards? I’m not sure why our tax dollars can’t cover the expense for a few scoreboards at our local schools. In particular, the new schools that are being constructed. Are we…

  • Guest Column

    Mario GiudiceChairman: Planning Boardhas town Mario Giudice Chairman: Planning Board has town’s interests at heart Many newspaper articles, letters to the editor and public regarding the closing of Marlboro Airport, have always used incorrect information. As chairman of the Marlboro Planning Board, I have decided to use this medium to set the facts straight. Please…

  • Obituaries

    Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. COLIN MICHAEL HANLEY, 15 months old, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 10 at home. He was born in Freehold Township. He is survived by his parents, Gregory…

  • Time for serious action at America’s borders

    Time for serious action at America’s borders Federal agents from the Immigration and Natural-ization Service working with the Howell Police Depart-ment and Narcotics Strike Force officers from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office scored a hit in Howell on Nov. 8. As New Jersey continues to see what many people believe is an influx of illegal…