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  • Guest Column George F. Tobin Sides seeking same goal must find common ground

    Guest Column George F. Tobin Sides seeking same goal must find common ground As a 20-year resident of Monmouth County, I have witnessed the death of countless small farms in nearly every town, and ever-increasing road congestion. And, before I go on to say what I’m about to say, understand that growing up in Massachusetts…

  • Official says Democrats’ campaign literature misstates position

    When I told people two years ago that I was running for election to the Township Council in Marlboro, I was told "Politics is a dirty business" and "Watch your back — your friends will turn on you." I didn’t believe any of it. Not until now. For the first year being the only Republican…

  • Flight schools pay closer attention to their students

    Flight schools pay closer attention to their students In wake of Sept. attacks, operators are considering behavior and background By paul godino Staff Writer Prior to Sept. 11 when hijacked planes flew into targets in New York City and Virginia, there were no regulations in place to help a small flight school operator screen prospective…

  • Training sessions will cover details of special education laws

    With the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a strong emphasis was placed on educating children with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. This means the first option to be considered when deciding educational placement for a child with special needs should be the general education classroom with all the necessary supports…

  • District waits for contractors to complete elementary school Superintendent hopes board will be able to

    District waits for contractors to complete elementary school Superintendent hopes board will be able to accept building by Dec. By mark rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN — As construction work continues on the new Wemrock Brook School, Millhurst Road, the superintendent of the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District is preparing a plan to move students into the…

  • Voters must understand that checks & balances matter

    Voters must understand that checks & balances matter Marlboro residents should take some time this election season to stop and think about the future of this town. Republicans in Marlboro seem to use the same battle cry each and every election. The Marlboro Republicans’ new campaign theme is their old campaign theme. "Democrats break promises…

  • Candidates’ backgrounds will serve them well on council

    I would like to begin by stating that I am a Democrat. This is a campaign letter, but written in a different way. I, obviously, believe that the Democratic candidates for Marlboro Township Council would be the wiser choice, and I will explain why. You may all know Barry Denkensohn as the promoter of the…

  • MONOC dedication prevails during crisis situation

    In response to the tragic events of Sept. 11, Monmouth-Ocean Hospital Service Corporation (MONOC) performed several activities. We are truly proud of the dedication, compassion, professionalism and excellence demonstrated by MONOC staff and management, and by all of our fellow emergency service agencies during this time of crisis. In addition to MONOC’s normal service level…

  • Marlboro exchange program open to all town residents

    Especially in this time of brotherhood and coalition-building around the globe, I find it embarrassing and disheartening to see that the Democrat candidates in Marlboro somehow find it necessary to attack (via a recent mailing) a cultural and educational exchange program which has been, after all, built for the students of our township. For more…