Tag: In the News – Mark Rosman
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Transparency in Jackson? Residents are still waiting for answers
By Mark Rosman The next time you hear a politician use the word “transparency,” do not believe for a minute that he or she wants to be transparent with you or your fellow residents. It sounds good, but it’s likely not true. Here’s an example of politicians being non-transparent. The members of the Jackson Township…
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Wrestling coach gave high school freshman a chance to find his place
By Mark Rosman When I wrestled at Manalapan High School during the 1974-75, 1975-76 and 1976-77 seasons, the Braves were fortunate to have Dennis Tave as the school’s wrestling coach. I entered high school already knowing Mr. Tave as the leader of my youth group at Congregation Sons of Israel in Manalapan. He and his…
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Wonder Bar matinee makes the day for ‘mature’ audience
When I began my career in journalism in 1982, some of my weekend nights were spent at any number of clubs in Monmouth and Middlesex counties, enjoying bands playing cover songs and originals until well after 1 a.m. There was a sense of community in crowds largely made up of people in their 20s. On…
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Marlboro resident Bob Hartman made his mark in local media on TV-34
A proud member of the Freehold Regional High School Class of 1967 and a man with whom I worked for many years has passed away, much too soon. Robert F. “Bob” Hartman, 71, of Marlboro, died on Feb. 20 after a long illness, according to an obituary from the Holmdel Funeral Home. Almost 40 years…
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Two incidents grabbed public’s attention at outbreak of pandemic
At the start of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in March, Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal decided they needed to publicly shame individuals who allegedly committed “crimes.” As the pandemic took hold and forced residents to remain in their homes, Grewal began to release descriptions of the “crimes” that had…
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A milestone in life will be marked quietly
This sure is not the column I was expecting to write for an edition of this newspaper that will be published two days before a milestone birthday in my life. I suppose the good news is that on March 27, I will be able to line up with the rest of my now fellow “seniors”…
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More laughter than tears at service for former Manalapan mayor
Jim Gray was remembered as a gregarious person who enjoyed good times with his friends and family members, and as a person who dedicated more than a decade to the service of his community, at a memorial service that was held in his honor. Gray, 76, a former Republican township committeeman and mayor of Manalapan,…
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Florida school attack puts everyone on edge
The attack at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., that left 17 students and adults dead on Feb. 14 was felt immediately in western Monmouth County, and specifically in two communities where officials reacted with public statements. And, no doubt, elected officials and law enforcement personnel in every community in New Jersey,…
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Freehold Township woman seeks life-changing transplant
A serious medical issue has made life a challenge for Lynn Kava of Freehold Township, but she has maintained a positive outlook as she searches for a living kidney donor. Kava, 54, was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2010. Biopsies performed in 2010 and 2013 led to a diagnosis of interstitial nephritis, i.e., an…