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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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • for the record •••

    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…

  • 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…

  • Outstanding teachers honored in Marlboro

    MARLBORO — The Marlboro K-8 School District has announced that for the 2011-12 school year, eight members of the teaching staff will be recognized through the Teacher Recognition/Educational Services Professional Program sponsored by Monmouth County superintendents. The eight honorees will be recognized at a countywide ceremony in May. Chaired by Asher Holmes Elementary School Principal…

  • FRHSD continues to work on plans for the future

    The Freehold Regional High School District has completed its strategic planning school-based town hall meetings. Throughout January, strategic planning school-based town hall meetings were held at each school to present the strategic plan draft to staff members and students. During the meetings, students and staff members had an opportunity to provide personal perspective and feedback…