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Mark Levin
Mr. Levin, 56, of Manalapan, died June 19, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold. He retired in 2007 as owner of M. Levin Inc., a family-owned business in operation for more than 100 years in the Bowery section of New York City. Mr. Levin was predeceased by his father, Meyer Levin. He is survived…
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Plan encourages never-ending development
In the complex debate over affordable housing, our choice of words confuses the issue – our problem isn’t affordable housing, it’s affordable land. Throughout the country, more than half of all Americans now live within 50 miles of an ocean – and more are on the way. That’s why land prices are skyrocketing. Monmouth County,…
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The Rev. Thomas J. O’Connor
The Rev. O’Connor, 78, pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, Freehold Township, died June 11, 2008, at home. Born in County Kerry, Ireland, he came to the United States in 1952 and had been a Monmouth County resident for more than 45 years. O’Connor was ordained in Trenton on June 4, 1955, and began…
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Writer questions raise presented to former FRHSD administrator
While recently poring over the minutes of the Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD), I took notice that Frank J. Tanzini, assistant superintendent, human resources, was retiring, effective Jan. 1, 2008. In the minutes of Nov. 19, 2007 – less than two months from his retirement – I noticed that Mr. Tanzini advanced on the…
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Gimme that old-time religion, or maybe not
Red State/Blue State DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: Now that the dust has settled and the sexists have…
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Barbara Garofolini Ambrosino
Barbara Ambrosino, 66, of Manalapan and formerly of Old Bridge, died June 21, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold. She was a waitress at Fantazia Diner in Marlboro for 12 years before retiring. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Nancie of Freehold and Frank and Wendi of Manalapan; two sisters and a…
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Peter Joseph Abate
Mr. Abate, 78, of Marlboro and formerly of Colts Neck, died June 15, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean conflict, he was president and chairman of the board of the Reece Corp. of Massachusetts before retiring in 1992. Mr. Abate was predeceased by his siblings, Marie…
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Anthony “Tony” L. Conk
Mr. Conk, 42, of Toms River and formerly of Freehold, died June 15, 2008, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. He was a trucks parts man for John Blewett Inc., in Herbertsville and Howell for more than 15 years. Mr. Conk was predeceased by his mother, Joan Conk, and a nephew, Christopher. Surviving are his…
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An ordinary commencement address
Guest Column Arthur Z. Kamin Brookdale Community College President Peter F. Burnham lost out on a sterling opportunity when he delivered an ordinary major graduation ethics address several weeks ago that glossed over the trauma and tragedy of the 2005 Monmouth County governmental corruption scandal and failed to disclose why he was giving the speech…
