Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Time for board to start taping

    The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education wants $127 million to run the district’s six schools in 2002-03. The district offers students state-of-the-art technology, an advanced placement honors curriculum and a wide range of extracurricular activities. In short, taxpayers have provided the money that has turned the six high schools into outstanding educational…

  • Generalizations about school administrators incorrect

    I am compelled to respond to the News Transcript editorial "School Budget News Will Come As a Shock to Some" (News Transcript, March 20, 2002) in fairness to your readers, our residents, the Freehold Township schools administrative team and myself. Specifically, your statement identifying the administrators in Freehold Township as being reluctant to discuss budget…

  • Comments are not an accurate reflection of high school

    I was rather appalled by the comments echoed by Manalapan resident Art Weissglass that were reported in the News Transcript edition of March 20. In short, Mr. Weissglass’ comments, made from ignorance, do nothing more than promote an environment of dissonance among our region. The mere concept of a regional school district is to foster…

  • School board attempts to exercise fiscal responsibility

    In the March 20 edition of the News Transcript, Mark Orenzow was quoted as saying, "The (Marlboro Board of Education) has no strong financial background, and I could provide leadership." While it is true that Mr. Orenzow does have a financial background, the rest of his comment is not factual. I, too, am a CPA.…

  • Students come through with heartfelt donations Catena pupils support humane societies, 9/11 orphans fund

    Staff Writer By paul godino Students come through with heartfelt donations Catena pupils support humane societies, 9/11 orphans fund FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Ever since the Sept. 11 attack on the United States, news of generous donations given by corporations and individuals to those who were most directly affected have helped the nation’s healing process. None…

  • Obituaries

    Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. JOHN P. ROSSEEL, 60, of Freehold died March 9 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Jersey City, he moved to Freehold 30 years ago. He…

  • Budget tries to keep pace with growing enrollment Freehold Township school plan will have public hearing March 26

    Staff Writer By mark rosman Budget tries to keep pace with growing enrollment Freehold Township school plan will have public hearing March 26 FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2002-03 school year budget at 8 p.m. March 26. The public hearing will be held at the…

  • Howell residents face tax hike

    Staff Writer By kathy baratta HOWELL — The Board of Education was expected to introduce an $83 million budget for the 2002-03 school year on Monday. The local tax levy to support the budget for Howell’s K-8 school district will be $48.7 million, according to figures provided by district administrators. District officials are projecting an…

  • Figures show new middle school may be next on tap Administrators say data shows more pupils

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer by 2004-05 Figures show new middle school may be next on tap Administrators say data shows more pupils By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A five-year long-range facilities plan for the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District indicates that a new middle school may be needed within the next few years to…