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Patricia Costa
Mrs. Costa, 82, of Red Bank, died May 17, 2010. Patricia attended St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Red Bank. For many years, Mrs. Costa worked as a beautician for JoAnn’s Beauty Salon and Tony’s Beauty Salon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in 1988; two brothers, Bucky and William Moran; and…
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Patricia Dorcas Moore
Ms. Moore, 80, a resident of Red Bank since 1976, died May 11, 2010, at the Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Shrewsbury. She was born in Hounslow, England, before moving to the United States in 1954. Ms. Moore worked for the Equitable Life Insurance Co. in Manhattan. She retired in 1985. Ms. Moore was…
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Gerald “Jerry” M. Ciampoli
Mr. Ciampoli, 93, of Red Bank, died May 23, 2010, at home. During World War II he served with the 100th Chemical Mortar Battalion in North Africa and Italy. Mr. Ciampoli was a plumber, working for Union Local 9, retiring at the age of 66. He was a member of the VFW, a volunteer for…
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Donald T. Micchelli
Mr. Micchelli, 53, of Long Branch, died May 16, 2010. He was born in Newark and resided in Minnesota, Middletown and Long Branch. Mr. Micchelli worked as a microbiologist. His parents, Albert and Mabel Green Micchelli, predeceased him. Surviving are a sister, Barbara Ross of Aberdeen, and a brother, Kenneth Micchelli of Belford. Arrangements are…
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Remember who teachers were before they became scapegoats
I wear many hats in Monroe Township, Middlesex County: mother, grandmother, wife, teacher and union member, to name a few. To my consternation, scapegoat must be added to this list. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a scapegoat as “one that bears the blame for others” or “one that is the object of irrational hostility.” I wear…
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City Council member thanks residents of L.B.
I want to thank the residents of Long Branch for electing me to represent you as a member of the City Council. It is an honor that is deeply appreciated. I also want to congratulate Mayor Adam Schneider and his running mates Dr. Mary Jane Celli, Kathleen Billings, Michael Sirianni and Joy Bastelli. I look…
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Gov’s policy would worsen housing market
Gov. Christie announced last week a new standard for red tape with regard to housing choices for low- and moderate-income earners. He has proposed a new policy that would allow towns to stop a wide range of new homes from being built, including redevelopment near mass transit, starter homes, and homes for people with special…
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Teachers unions bear some blame for layoffs
CODA GREG BEAN In the interest of full disclosure, let me state that my personal experience as a member of a labor union has been limited to twice, and both those sagas were frankly weird. The first time was in the early ’70s when I was trying to save money for college and hired on…
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Meadowlands State Fair helps kids smile
State Fair at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds, East Rutherford, will donate up to 2,000 State Fair entry tickets to underprivileged children in Middlesex and Monmouth counties this spring, for use during the 19-day fair, slated to run daily from June 17 through July 5. “State Fair Meadowlands — New Jersey’s largest annual family-friendly event — is…
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