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  • Homeowners win battle, but the war is not over

    Coda • GREG BEAN So, the Long Branch homeowners in the MTOTSA neighborhood have finally won a major battle, after years of litigation, protest and uncertainty. They’ll be able to keep their homes in the beachfront neighborhood, and they’ll no longer have to worry that they’ll lose their residences to eminent domain. But when all…

  • Ignazio “Iggy” D’Alessandro

    Sept. 12, 2009, at home. He was born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, and had lived in Roselle Park before moving to Manalapan 11 years ago. Mr. D’Alessandro was a driver for Emilani Beauty Supplies, Union, until his retirement in 1994. He was predeceased by a sister Margarita in August of 2009. Surviving are his wife,…

  • For the Record

    In Howell High School’s season opening football victory over Piscataway, the Rebels’ Phil Adamo had two touchdown receptions, both from quarterback Jimmy Ryan. Adamo caught five passes for 100 yards. Howell’s Ryan Handy, not his brother Rob Handy, had one touchdown reception, also from Jimmy Ryan. Some information regarding the Rebels’ football statistics was incorrect…

  • Paul R. Robinson

    Mr. Robinson, 71, of Freehold Township, died Sept. 16, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Township. He was a captain and pilot in the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1961-67, including two years in Vietnam. He was the first African- American pilot hired by a major airline, flying for TWA for 32 years. Mr.…

  • George R. Hazaz

    Mr. Hazaz, 72, of Marlboro, died Sept. 15, 2009, at Bayshore Health Care Center in Holmdel. Born in Brooklyn, he lived there until moving to Marlboro in 1987. Mr. Hazaz, a U.S. Army veteran, was the owner of a cleaning service in Brooklyn for many years. He is survived by his wife, Sara; a sister,…

  • Quit arguing and start the praying!

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH When I was little, spending the night with my grandparents was my favorite thing to do. I loved Grandma’s pancakes, her homemade fudge, sugar cookies and especially her cream-laced coffee. But my favorite thing about staying with my grandparents was listening to the prayers that they conducted each…

  • Columnist provided balanced account of race

    I want to compliment News Transcript Managing Editor Mark Rosman on a good analysis of the election for New Jersey governor ("Corzine and Christie: A Couple of Characters"). His column was fair and balanced – a great breath of fresh air from Greg Bean’s ultra-liberal and extremely biased opinions. I understand an opinion column is…

  • Mayor has referred alleged conflict to Marlboro Ethics Board

    Open, honest and ethical government has been a mandate of my administration since I became mayor of Marlboro in January 2008. Even the appearance of a conflict or improper behavior cannot be tolerated for any municipal employee, appointee or elected official. For the past 18 months this is what has been demanded and expected by…