Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Blame state’s current financial mess on elected officials in Trenton

    Today it seems that many would like to place blame for New Jersey’s budget disaster on the shoulders of the municipalities, public employees, teachers and police officers. This budget disaster has its roots under the Gold Dome on State Street in Trenton. It was not singularly caused by the municipalities or these other groups. For…

  • McAuley Institute course at GCU examines life in the Gilded Age

    LAKEWOOD — Shameful marriage woes, shocking business scandals, and excessive celebrity lifestyles are not just the makings of modern-day reality TV shows or grocery store tabloids. It is also 20th century history — the stuff of real life for the heirs of railroad tycoon Jay Gould and the wealthy class that thrived during the Gilded…

  • Raymond H. Grover

    Mr. Grover, 86, of Howell, died March 13, 2010, at Care One at Jackson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Grover was employed by the Upper Freehold Township Road Department. His wife, Beatrice Grover, predeceased him in 2002. Surviving are a son, Barry Grover; four daughters,…

  • Writer supports Knutson, Brennan, Smith for board

    And, the winning numbers are 4, 8 and 9 with the jackpot being shared by all Howell residents. No, this is not a Mega Millions jackpot announcement. It’s better. These winning numbers belong to your next three Howell K-8 School District Board of Education members, whom I endorse fully, and they are: No. 4, Lawrence…

  • Rosalie Schuler

    Mrs. Schuler, 84, of Howell, formerly of Freehold Township, died March 18, 2010, at Wedgewood Gardens Care Center, Freehold. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Schuyler was a secretary for Colonial Foods, Freehold, for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles, in 2000. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Skip and Elaine of Howell, and…

  • Gov. Christie’s comments are upsetting to teacher

    Ihave been having a hard time with my morning ritual of reading the paper before work these last few weeks. With the daily headlines of Gov. Chris Christie’s teacher bashing, I cannot read the misinformation with a hint of venom and not respond. I do not understand why teachers are so hated lately. I have…

  • SHARE grants would save in the long term

    GUEST COLUMN BRIAN J. VALENTINO On the day of his inauguration, Gov. Chris Christie inherited a gaping $2 billion hole in the state’s budget and swiftly set about the people’s business in meeting our constitutional mandate guaranteeing a balanced budget. Shortly thereafter, he declared a State of Fiscal Emergency via Executive Order No. 14, effectively…

  • Writer questions mayor’s response at Republican meeting

    At the March 24 Jackson Township Regular Republican Club meeting, Mike Reina and the remainder of the Seda team (Scott Martin and Ann Updegrave) did not receive full support from the organization. Many members of the organization showed their solid support against them. Clearly, Mr. Reina was not happy about the split as he showed…