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  • Change in bridge rating concerns resident

    It has come to my attention that the bridge replacement on Iron Ore Road in Manalapan will now allow a weight rating of 40 tons. This will have a significant detrimental impact on the surrounding area and negatively affect quality of life, environmental quality, property values and most alarmingly create a public safety issue. The…

  • Wind energy can help New Jersey kick its fossil fuel habit

    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released the final results of its 18-month ecological survey of the waters off New Jersey— one of the precursors to developing an offshore wind farm in this state. This is an important step forward for wind energy in New Jersey. Without a doubt, the biggest threat to…

  • John William Grau Sr., D.V.M.

    Dr. Grau, 81, of Old Bridge, died June 7, 2010, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement in 1997, he practiced small-animal medicine for many years at Aspen Veterinary Clinic, Manalapan. Surviving are his wife, Gloria Erceg Grau; a son, John William Grau Jr., and his wife, Susie, of Millstone;…

  • Robert F. Ernst

    Mr. Ernst, 57, of Manalapan, died July 18, 2010, at home. Born in Bayonne, he lived in Jersey City before moving to Manalapan 27 years ago. He was a security officer for Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Mr. Ernst was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Gertrude Ernst. He is survived by his wife of…

  • William J. Goss

    Mr. Goss, 86, of Freehold, died July 6, 2010, at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home, Menlo Park. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mr. Goss was a Purple Heart recipient and fought in the battle for Iwo Jima. He retired as the vice president of…

  • George William Palmer Sr.

    Mr. Palmer, 93, of Freehold, died July 11, 2010. He was a former Gulf Station owner and an auto mechanic, retiring in 1985. Mr. Palmer was predeceased by two brothers, Samuel B. Palmer Jr. and Theodore Palmer; and a sister, Evelyn Driver. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Helen Baker Palmer; two sons, George…

  • If cell phone bill passes, who’ll police the police?

    CODA GREG BEAN State Sen. Richard Codey has introduced a bill that would make New Jersey’s penalties for talking on a cell phone while driving the strictest in the nation, but here’s my question: If this thing passes, who’s gonna arrest cops for talking on their cell phones while they drive? I’m not joking about…

  • Frances J. Cole

    Mrs. Cole, 72, of Howell, died July 10, 2010, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune Township. She was born in Freehold and had resided there and in Ocean Grove before moving to Howell. During her career she was employed at Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital, Brockway Glass Co. in Freehold Township, M&Q Plastics in Freehold, Bradlees…

  • Barry E, Danielson

    Mr. Danielson, 63, died, May 21, 2010, at home, surrounded by his family. A graduate of Monmouth University, West Long Branch, Mr. Danielson worked for Foodarama in Hightstown. Prior to that he worked for the Joseph L. Muscarelli Construction Co., Maywood, as well as Peter J. Saker Inc., Freehold. Mr. Danielson is survived by his…