• Resident says rules may have unintended consequences

    While I can understand and respect the Borough Council for attempting to address quality of life and safety problems surrounding taxi cabs in Freehold Borough, parts of the recent ordinance raise questions and concerns. The ordinance reduces the number of licensed cabs in the borough from 30 to 25. Not only does this take jobs…

  • Writer takes issue with columnist’s views on Tiger Woods

    I am a little surprised at (Greater Media Newspapers columnist) Greg Bean’s remarks concerning the shift in our nation’s tolerance that brought national condemnation of Tiger Woods’ behavior. While Greg clearly states that he is “not apologizing or rationalizing his (Tiger’s) behavior, nor would he ever apologize for a man, or woman, who breaks a…

  • Suppliers of alcohol to youths should be put in jail

    What a wonderful article by Amy Rosen in Greater Media Newspapers regarding the new law tossing a lifeline to underage drinkers by offering immunity if they call for help and remain at the scene for a young person who has been drinking and risks the threat of coma and death without immediate medical attention. Indeed,…

  • Committeewoman Roth’s efforts make a difference at ‘Scout Lake’

    We wish to congratulate and thank Manalapan Township CommitteewomanMichelle Roth for her tireless efforts in making major upgrades and changes to the Holiday Park “Scout Lake” on Pease Road in Manalapan. Before Mrs. Roth took the lead in dramatically changing the park, it had fallen into unsightly conditions and became both a health hazard and…

  • There is a common sense solution to alleviate traffic on local roads

    I have been reading with much interest about the commercial construction projects planned for Route 520 and Route 9 in Marlboro, as well as Route 33 and Millhurst Road in Manalapan. Much of the discussion focus is traffic, as it should be. It is a problem that seems to generate a lot of discussion and…

  • Reader shocked by Howell’s police contract

    I read with disbelief the recent article “Town, Police Pleased With New Agreement.” It described Howell’s new contract with the cops’ union, which shifted an estimated $400,000 of the health benefits costs from Howell to the state. Township Manager Helene Schlegel said, “… we found common ground we thought was best for the citizens of…

  • Debra Redzinski Salinas

    Mrs. Salinas, 29, of Hoboken, died unexpectedly Jan. 11, 2010, at Somerset Medical Center. She was raised in Marlboro and had lived in Monroe before moving to Hoboken in 2008. Mrs. Salinas was a finance manager for Johnson and Johnson, Bridgewater. She was a certified public accountant, a 1998 graduate of Marlboro High School and…

  • Laura Ann Rabe

    Miss Rabe, 51, of Mount Holly, died unexpectedly Jan. 9, 2010, at home. She served her country the majority of her life, achieving the rank of master sergeant. Miss Rabe spent four and a half years in the U.S. Army, two years of which were in Germany. She then spent 20 years in the U.S.…

  • Joseph P. Gaire

    Mr. Gaire, 72, a resident of Freehold Township since 1962, died Jan. 12, 2010, at home after a battle with ALS. He was a self-employed home interior craftsman who was dedicated to his profession and customers for 40 years. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Patricia Padula Gaire; four sons, Joseph Gaire and his…

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