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Michael L. Morgantini
Mr. Morgantini, 71, a resident of Matawan for 13 years, died July 4, 2010, at home. He was a financial adviser with Wells Fargo and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Morgantini was predeceased by his parents, Luigi and Dora Morgantini; and three brothers, Anthony, Vincent and Alfred D’Amico. He leaves behind his wife…
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Union Beach resident is in favor of wind turbine
Ihave been a resident of Union Beach for the past eight years. In that time, I have lived on Dock Street, which literally backs up to Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA). During those years, BRSA has continually strived for progress that has been both environmentally friendly and efficient. The results of efficiency trickle down to…
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Yearly brush pickup not enough
It is mind-boggling that Middletown’sm ayor, committee members and township engineer think collecting brush and leaves once a year is a great way to save some money. Do they know that there are still high piles of brush clogging streets all over the township as of July 17? For example, the Apple Farm Road/Hamiltonian Drive…
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Fiscal responsibility needed on Twp. Committee
It is disappointing to see that Holmdel’s 2010 municipal budget will increase the property tax on the average homeowner by $135. The current Holmdel Township Committee majority has once more failed the homeowners of Holmdel. This Township Committee leadership (Mayor DiMaso, Deputy Mayor Impreveduto and Committeeman Pascucci) apparently feels that residential taxpayers ought to shield…
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Professional journalists not ready to pack it in
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…
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Michael’s Feat marks decade of service to area families
M ore than 300 people are expected to gather at YMCA Camp Arrowhead, Route 520, Marlboro, for the Michael’s Feat 10th annual family picnic July 31 from 1-5 p.m. The families will help kick off a 10th anniversary celebration for Michael’s Feat, a nonprofit named in memory of Michael Gerard Puharic, born July 29, 2000,…
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The new cool place to be: Mugshots, library’s teen café
Teens looking for a new place to hang out and beat the summer heat can cool down with Mugshots, a new teen café sponsored by the Monmouth County Library’s Teen and Young Adult Program. The first Mugshots café will open at the Howell Township Library on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. and will run…
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Vans Warped Tour
Sum 41 rocks out on the Glamour Kills Stage at The Vans Warped Tour, held at Monmouth Park, Oceanport, on July 18. CHRIS KELLY
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NOTES
Grace Piscopo, the oldest resident at Bayshore Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, Holmdel, celebrated her 103rd birthday June 30. Mrs. Piscopo was born and raised in Italy until her teenage years. She was a seamstress and enjoys reading the newspaper and gardening. During the summer, you can find Mrs. Piscopo in the courtyard enjoying the…
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