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  • Political ad failed to even target Republicans’ foes

    Political ad failed to even target Republicans’ foes To the political advisers who authorized last week’s campaign ad attacking Committeeman Drew Shapiro, thank you for showing Manal-apan just how morally bankrupt and desperate your campaign is. Drew Shapiro has served the residents of Manalapan very well. Contrary to your blatant falsehoods, his voting record for…

  • Guest Column

    Paul BraunSome things more importantthan winning in youth sports Paul Braun Some things more important than winning in youth sports I read, with some surprise, (Managing Editor Mark) Rosman’s article regarding winning and losing and think his opinion is not healthy for our youth. I have been involved as a volunteer coach in youth roller…

  • 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. FRANK SNYDER JR., 50, of Manalapan died Oct. 16 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Camp Gordon, Ga., he lived in Flemington before moving to…

  • Diverse opinions needed on local governing bodies

    Diverse opinions needed on local governing bodies Americans will enjoy the opportunity to participate in one of our nation’s most treasured privileges next week when they go to the polls on Election Day Nov. 5. At stake will be seats in the U.S. Senate and Congress, county freeholder and clerk, and on the governing bodies…

  • A little friendly competition can still teach lessons of winning

    I just read Managing Editor Mark Rosman’s (column) "Sports Lessons Will Last a Lifetime," and I have to commend him. Being the father of two young men (ages 10 and 7), I often find myself pondering my fond memories of Manalapan rec league football and what a positive impact it really had in my life.…

  • Temple takes no sides in Manalapan campaign

    Temple Beth Shalom has been part of Manalapan since 1978. In all of these years, the synagogue has never been an issue in a local campaign — until now. A recent campaign flier sent to the whole township has referred to the conflict between Pop Warner football and the synagogue. We want to be clear…

  • Manalapan official upset that advertisement attacked reputation

    Although I am not running for election, I find myself forced to respond to charges. In all the years I have served as a public servant, I have always prided myself on my voting record and on my "unapproachable" reputation regarding builders. I have always based my decisions on what I believe to be good…

  • Children will miss out on their hometown h.s. activities

    Children will miss out on their hometown h.s. activities As a member of the Marlboro First Aid and Rescue Squad, I had the honor of participating in Marlboro High School’s Homecoming parade and the ambulance standby assignment during Marlboro’s football game (on Oct. 19). What I do find most upsetting is that my children will…

  • Obituaries

    JOSEPH CHRISTIAN RASMUSSEN, 78, of Howell, died Oct. 17. Born and raised in Freehold, he moved to Howell in 1949. Mr. Rasmussen owned and operated Joe’s Dairy in Freehold for many years, and worked for the Colts Neck public schools before his retirement. He and his family raised and raced standardbred horses. Mr. Rasmussen graduated…