Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Charles F. Straub Jr.
Mr. Straub, 83, of Colts Neck, died Jan. 14, 2012, in Red Bank. After his service in the U.S Army he started in the auto business with his father in Keyport and was the owner and operator of the family business, Straub Motors, for 56 years. He retired in 2003. Mr. Straub was also a…
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Caroline Alfano
Mrs. Alfano, 91, of Freehold Township, formerly of Baldwin, N.Y., died Jan. 20, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Alfano, in 1982. Surviving are three daughters, Nancy Thayer of Freehold Township, Barbara Schreiner of Beech Creek, Pa., and Frances Striegl of Albany, Ill.; a son, William…
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Legislature, not electorate, should decide issue
The governor’s recent choice of a black gay person, living with his partner of more than 30 years, for the state Supreme Court, shows that the governor, when he wants to, can look beyond the bigotry that characterizes the so-called “social value” discourse in too many other states. New Jersey, thankfully, is more forward looking…
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Christine A. Morin
Mrs. Morin, 48, of Marlboro, formerly of Woodbridge, died Jan. 21, 2012 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, after a battle with breast cancer. She was employed as a legal secretary for McCarter & English in Newark for 15 years. Surviving are her husband, David; two children, Matthew and Stephanie Morin, both of Morganville; her…
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Pending water rate increase concerns resident
I am writing because I am concerned about a proposed double digit increase in the Marlboro Water Utility Division’s rates. When the mayor and Township Council decided to assume the Marlboro Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MTMUA) as part of the township two years ago, we were promised it would reduce taxpayer and ratepayers’ expenses. At…
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Anna Zduniak
Mrs. Zduniak, 83, of Marlboro, died Jan. 21, 2012, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Genoa, she lived in Cliffwood before moving to Marlboro 52 years ago. Mrs. Zduniak was predeceased by her husband, Joseph S. Zduniak. Surviving are her children, Patricia Zduniak of Marlboro, Joseph Zduniak of Marlboro, Robert Zduniak and his wife,…
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Committee furthers goal to preserve Howell’s natural resources
The Howell Lake Restoration and Wildlife Management Committee must be complemented for its Natural Resource Inventory for the Bear Swamp Natural Area. The committee members have advanced a primary goal of the Howell Planning Board, which is the preservation and enhancement of critical township resources. The committee ensures that our strategies for growth include the…
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John Wayne “Duke” DuBois
Mr. DuBois, 67, of Freehold, died Jan. 22, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to retiring, Mr. DuBois was employed as a service repairman for the Freehold Borough Water Department. He was predeceased by a stepson, Thomas Decker; and a stepdaughter, Jeanne Wells.…
