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  • Anne G. Patrinick Ciarcia

    Mrs. Ciarcia, 52, of Sayreville, peacefully entered into eternal life, surrounded by her loving family, on Aug. 28, 2014, at home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Staten Island, N.Y., before moving to Sayreville. She is predeceased by her daughter, Kimberly, and her parents, Bernie and Mildred Fader Patrinick. She is survived…

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    Kristin Blind, 8, enjoys the trampoline at the Howell Day community celebration at Soldier Memorial Park, Howell, on Aug. 23.

  • Writer takes issue with congressman’s votes

    Extremism is alive and well in New Jersey, where the leader of the antiwomen’s crusade is hiding in plain sight. Our congressman, Chris Smith, is chair of the Congressional pro-life caucus, leading the anti-abortion crusade. Congressman Smith writes egregious legislation with regard to women’s health. In the last two years, Congressman Smith voted for fetal…

  • Writer says town is neglecting development

    I feel a great need to express my frustration with Marlboro Township and the lack of services we receive. I just received my latest tax bill for 2014, which is $9,432. When we moved into our home 30 years ago, we were paying about $2,600. Of the $9,432 total amount, $4,274 is school taxes. Our…

  • Writer grateful for church’s support of Israel

    The Roberstville Bible Church on the corner of Church and Tennent roads in the Morganville section of Marlboro should be commended for placing a sign in the front of the church stating simply and directly: “Pray for Israel.” In these very dangerous and difficult times, it is gratifying that the members of this congregation are…

  • Freehold Borough police deserve praise

    I t is Saturday night, Aug. 23. I just returned home from a restaurant in Freehold Borough where I witnessed a team of Freehold Borough police professionals working together to try and save the life of an 80-year-old man who could not breathe. The officers arrived at the restaurant within minutes of a 911 call…

  • Stanley Michael Moskowitz

    Mr. Moskowitz, 71, of Manalapan, passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at his home. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and married Leah Zelig in 1966. They made their first home in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Monroe Township in 1969. In 1976, they moved to Manalapan. Mr. Moskowitz worked as an accountant.…

  • Thomas J. Koller

    Thomas Koller, 50, of Freehold Township, passed away suddenly as a result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, Aug.19, 2014. Born in Rockville Centre, Long Island, N.Y., he lived in Aberdeen prior to moving to Freehold Township 17 years ago. He was employed as a senior account executive for Synopsys, Mountain View, Calif., for many…

  • Q&A

    Mat matters with Sharon Peters Q: I don’t understand the entirety of this floormat covering-gas-pedal syndrome (that you recently wrote about) that has led to unintended acceleration. How does one even leave their driveway or the curb under this scenario? My 2011 Ford has about 4 inches from the bottom of the gas pedal to…