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  • Valuable lessons learned in science fair projects

    Marlboro’s Dugan School hosts annual presentation BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Second-grader Camryn McLean explains her science project to visitors attending the annual science fair at the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, Marlboro, on Jan. 25. For more photos, see Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Cameras flashed as parents maneuvered through…

  • Investigation continues into principal; no updates from high school district

    A n investigation of suspended Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon is ongoing, according to Nakell Williams, the Freehold Regional High School District’s communications and district projects coordinator. Williams said district administrators will make another public comment on the matter when it is appropriate to do so. Simon remains on paid administrative leave, she said…

  • Residents wait for chance to address issues

    Manalapan residents came out in force once again for the Planning Board meeting on Jan. 26. A packed house of residents was in attendance to voice their opposition to proposed changes to the master plan, allowing car dealerships to be operated in the OP-3 zone (Route 9 and Taylors Mills Road) as an exception. We…

  • Auto dealership would work at Route 9 site

    I only recently moved from Monmouth Heights, having resided on Dayton Lane for more than 40 years, and I remain a resident of Manalapan at Four Seasons. I previously served the township as mayor and committeeman. I am aware that residents of Greenfield Road and some Monmouth Heights residents are objecting to the use of…

  • A bag of ganja may have cost a young man his life

    CODA GREG BEAN Here’s a story that made my blood boil, and I’m guessing it’ll do the same to yours. According to the stories from several news sources, police in Wakefield, a suburb of the Bronx, thought they saw an 18- year-old man named Ramarley Graham on the street buying drugs. They tried to arrest…

  • Frank Fortino

    Mr. Fortino, 84, of Keansburg, died Jan. 9, 2012, at Bayside Manor. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa Alfano Fortino, and his brothers and sisters, Sam Fortino, Louis Fortino, Connie Cammarata and Anthony Fortino. Surviving are his children, Linda Carmazino of Newark, Sam Fortino and his wife, JoAnn, of Hazlet, Marilyn Derasmo and her…

  • Incident at school was handled with professionalism

    My dear mother used to say that out of everything bad comes something good. It is my mom’s philosophy that inspires me to write this letter; it is my admiration, respect and appreciation that make me want to share my feelings. On a recent day, a misguided and pathetic person found it necessary to issue…

  • Time for fuzzies, curdles and taxes

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Following a serious bout with the tax season, I recently emerged from our home office and celebrated with a yawn. There’s nothing quite like giving your neck a stretch to the left and then one to the right while enjoying a nice little twist of the old spine. I…