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William Grenier
Mr. Grenier, 78, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Feb. 29, 2012, in Wedgwood Gardens, Freehold. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan Guth Grenier, and a grandson, Rob Poulsen. Surviving are four children and their spouses, William and Lynn Grenier of Perkasie, Pa., Karen and Richard Paulsen of West Carrollton, Ohio, Susan Warner…
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Shirley R. Griffin
Mrs. Griffin, 94, of Farmingdale, died March 1, 2012, at St. Barnabas Hospice Palliative Care Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was born in Matewan, W.Va., and moved to Farmingdale in 1951. Mrs. Griffin was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Joseph Griffin, in 1981; and a son, Timothy Griffin, in 2010. Surviving are…
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Agnes Bennett
Mrs. Bennett, 82, of Howell, died Feb. 25, 2012. She retired in 2007 and continued an active lifestyle. Mrs. Bennett was predeceased by her husband, Roy; a sister, Anna; and a brother, Lou. Surviving are three children, Jackie, Jeanne and Jerry; five grandchildren; a brother, Julius; and a sister, Margaret. A funeral service was held…
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Consumer says he’s done with Freehold Twp.
I n past years my family and I have enjoyed coming to Freehold Township and spending thousands of dollars at the Freehold Raceway Mall, at Freehold Raceway, as well as at several local businesses over the course of a given year. As of January 2012, however, rest assured that has come to an abrupt halt.…
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Billboards mar landscape along Route 9
With all the concerns these days about traffic and car dealerships on Route 9, has anyone noticed the new billboards in Marlboro? Two big billboards on the north side of Route 9 are taller than any buildings or trees around them. Do we not care about airspace and the “traffic” of ads that face us…
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Reader: Cartoon was in poor taste and column was offensive
I find your recent editorial cartoon intimating Gov. Chris Christie as one who creates disunity, maintains stereotypes and spreads no joy through the region to be in very poor taste. So let me get this straight — unless you agree with a radical left-wing agenda, you are creating disunity? You claim that traditional marriage is…
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Marlboro municipal officials are planning to continue to provide residential bulk waste collection services, Business Administrator Jonathan Capp said on Feb. 27. In most cases, Marlboro’s recycling calendar would inform residents of the bulk item pickup dates, but the contract for the work is currently open to bid, Capp said. Bids from companies seeking the…
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Stink bugs move in
GUEST COLUMN MICHELLE S. BYERS A sk any biologist and he will tell you that invasive species stink. In the case of the brown marmorated stink bug, they really mean it! Chances are you have had the “pleasure” of meeting and smelling this latest invasive insect in your home. The United States is home to…
