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  • Council hears information about charter school plan

    Group in Freehold Borough seeks public’s participation in online survey of proposal BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The individuals behind a charter school proposal in Freehold Borough are moving forward with a survey to gauge community interest in the idea. After initially describing the proposal during a recent meeting of the Freehold…

  • Officials erred by keeping election in April

    I t was bad enough when the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education allowed itself to be mugged and otherwise abused by the New Jersey Education Association during its contract negotiations several years ago where a more than 16 percent increase in wages was approved over four years. Now, in its infinite wisdom, the…

  • Planning board members listened to concerns

    I would like to thank and acknowledge the members of the Manalapan Planning Board for making what I consider to be a very prudent long-term decision for the town at their meeting on Feb. 23. The board voted to maintain the current uses in the township’s master plan as relates to the OP-3 and OP-10…

  • Howell senior citizens are grateful for community’s support

    A s the new year is under way, it seems most fitting to reflect on the kindness and generosity of others. The spirit of caring and compassion that has been showered throughout the past year upon the senior citizens who live in Howell by business, the school community, service agencies and the governing body is…

  • Soldier On program will be coming to Fort Monmouth

    A n exciting new program for veterans is among recent positive developments in the ongoing redevelopment of Fort Monmouth. As Monmouth County’s representative to the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority, (FMERA), and chairwoman of its Veterans Sub-Committee, I am proud to announce that Soldier On, a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the U.S.…

  • Birthday party brainstorm

    DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Each year, parents confront the same issue: What am I going to do for my child’s birthday party? To make the location hunt easier, I’ve compiled a list of popular and unique party venues in Central Jersey, including an indoor pool, glow-in-thedark mini golf, roller skating rink, pinball museum and aquarium.…

  • Joseph Anthony Opramolla

    Mr. Opramolla, 80, a resident of Aberdeen for 44 years, died Feb. 17, 2012, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served with the 3rd Infantry Honor Guard Unit at Arlington National Cemetery from 1955 to 1957. Mr. Opramolla was vice president of corporate communication with Colgate Palmolive…

  • Resident shocked by billboard on Route 9 in Marlboro

    I magine my surprise this morning as I drove north on Route 9 in Marlboro, just as I have every morning for the past 20 years. A giant, hideous billboard assembly seems to have arisen overnight at the Willow Pointe shopping center, almost as if whoever approved it was afraid that residents would rise up…