Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Tragedy strikes on I-195
IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN It is said that God, bless His heart, works in mysterious ways. Sometimes you just have to wonder what He may be thinking. Spend too much time doing that, and you can go a little insane. But it is impossible for me to be the editor of newspapers that cover…
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Golden Triangle not so golden after all is done
CODA GREG BEAN T he East Brunswick Township Council’s announcement that it was nearing a settlement with Toll Brothers over the disputed Golden Triangle development did not exactly produce a sigh of relief around town. The terms of the proposed settlement frankly raised more questions than they answered. And since this is being written before…
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June – Make things happen!
GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “Green fingers are the exterior of a verdant heart.” — Russell Page Aperfect twist of silk scarf can catapult an ordinary outfit into a fashion achievement. Joy prevails in such moments. We gardeners can achieve a similar moment by planting summer bulbs. Placed with strategic aplomb, these subtropical plants lend glamour…
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Speak up now to save h.s. athletic association
It is sad that an elected politician has made his major political priority an attack of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. With all of the problems confronting our society in local, county, state and federal governments, state Assemblymen John Burzichelli (D-Gloucester) continues his relentless effort to destroy the NJSIAA in an attempt to…
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Howell officials can control all expenses if they want to do so
Iwould like to respond to HowellM ayor Robert Walsh and the Howell Township Council’s explanation and justification on the municipal tax hike proposed for the 2010 Howell budget. Mayor Walsh said he would challenge anyone to say the tax is going up too much. He has the right to say it, but the fact is…
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Holocaust stories told to empower students
Survivors and liberator tell of hatred, racism BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The story of the relationship between Abe Chapnick, Robbie Waisman and Leon Bass is one of tragedy and hope, reunion and activism. The paths of the three first intersected on April 11, 1945, at the Buchenwald concentration camp near Wiemar, Germany. Holocaust survivor…
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Superintendent search under way in FRHSD
Consulting firm hears from public; makes plans to advertise job nationally BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer The No. 1 quality some residents are looking for in a new superintendent for the Freehold Regional High School District is trustworthiness. Peter Bastardo and William Librera of West Hudson Associates, the firm that is conducting a search for…
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Final decision due on school tax levy
Howell K-8 school board says HTEA has made some concessions BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — One more time. The Howell K-8 School District’s budget for the 2010-11 school year was expected to be at the top of the agenda at the June 15 Township Council meeting. Council members were expected to decide…
