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  • Paul S. Zappulla

    Mr. Zappulla, 91, of Holmdel, died July 9, 2012, at the Willows in Holmdel. A U.S. Army veteran, he was also a retired foreman for both Hauck Mechanical Co. and the New York City Transit Authority. He was predeceased by a son, Clayton A. Zappulla; a sister, Nettie Zappulla; and a brother, Julius Zappulla. Surviving…

  • Residents must be involved on tax issues

    On July 17, I, like many Howell residents, was up in arms and ready to lynch the township administration for the recent property revaluation. I, like many others, was given the opportunity to speak to the mayor and Township Council and voiced my dislike for the new tax adjustments that raised my property taxes. I…

  • Kenneth P. Mattson

    Mr. Mattson, 53, of Pleasant Mount, Pa., formerly of Freehold, died suddenly July 6, 2012, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, Pa. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he had lived in Freehold most of his life, moving to Pleasant Mount five years ago. Mr. Mattson worked for Garden State Heating, Freehold, for many years. He was…

  • Now is the time to speak out on plan for retail uses in Manalapan

    On July 26 the Manalapan Planning Board will consider changing the zoning on the land behind the Monmouth County Library Headquarters on Symmes Drive to permit retail establishments. Right now that land is zoned for an office park. The proposal will permit 105,000 square feet of retail, plus additional commuter parking spaces (either 400 or…

  • Kathy Ann Galya

    Mrs. Galya, 56, of Freehold, died July 11, 2012. She worked as a beautician and later as a secretary at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, where she served in various ministries and was primarily involved in the Broken Loaves ministry. Surviving are her husband, Pastor David Galya of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge; three children, Renee Stevens,…

  • Chris Christie could give a keynote speech to remember

    CODA GREG BEAN Parental advisory: Some material in this column may not be suitable for all audiences, especially those readers in grade school, grandmothers, librarians and certain members of the American Family Association, which monitors the media for stuff it considers tasteless and immoral. All right, now that we’ve got that out of the way,…

  • Ann D. Sastokas

    Mrs. Sastokas, 94, of Freehold, died July 2, 2012, at her son’s home in Manasquan. Prior to retiring, she was employed as an admissions supervisor at Freehold Raceway, Freehold. She was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church, Freehold. Mrs. Sastokas was predeceased by her husband, Michael J. Sastokas, in 2002; and a son,…

  • Rollin’ on a river

    DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Being a former cruise industry editor, I developed a true affinity for the water. I love all types of boating adventures, and in the last three years I have experienced a 10- mile rafting trip on the Delaware with my kids, a sunset sushi schooner cruise in New York Harbor, sunset…