Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Even the playing field in school negotiations

    Guest Column • Dr. Marc Gaswirth No major political figure in the state today other than perhaps the new governor, Chris Christie, appears ready to tackle and finally act on a significant public policy question. Can hundreds of local school boards without the financial, professional and legal resources available to them effectively compete today at…

  • Plumsted schools rely on federal aid

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township School District has been receiving Section 8002 Impact Aid for many years and is looking forward to continuing to receive the federal funds. Section 8002 Impact Aid payments are made to school districts throughout the United States to reimburse municipalities that have a significant portion…

  • Snowy day memories

    Around Town • AMY ROSEN On a snowy day as I gaze at the beauty that Mother Nature has placed before my eyes, my mind drifts back to childhood memories of frolicking in the pure white powder and magical moments. Who am I kidding? In my mind’s eye, that is what I would like to…

  • On Campus

    Rebecca K. Gifford of Howell, a public relations major, has been named to the Senior Honor Society at York College of Pennsylvania, York, Pa. The society recognizes the top 5 percent of the senior class members who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or better and who have demonstrated continuing leadership and…

  • Frances Farrell Gross

    Mrs. Gross, 73, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Dec. 29, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. She was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Fred Farrell. Surviving are her husband, Henry F. Gross; three children and their spouses, Constance and Al Dominik of Parlin, Lynn and Bob Latham of the…

  • Is it foolish to want it all?

    Girl Talk • CLARE MARIE CELANO Sometimes when women are in an intimate conversation with one another, we let something slip that we never thought we’d say. In a recent conversation with two friends at two separate times, both women mentioned they were still waiting for the “prince” to arrive on their doorsteps. I know…

  • On Campus

    Michael Bono, a jazz guitarist from Howell, has been awarded the Gary Burton Presidential Scholarship at Berklee College of Music, Boston. Berklee awards this grant to the best young musicians in the country, offering them each a four-year education at no cost to them or their families. At Howell High School, Bono was the drum…

  • Joan F. Cox

    Mrs. Cox, 71, a resident of Howell since 1971, died Jan. 15, 2010, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was a baker for Pathmark, Howell, for over 25 years. Mrs. Cox was a member of Nar-Anon and also participated in retreats at St. Veronica’s Catholic Church, Howell. Her husband, Joseph F. Cox, died…

  • Harry August Espinosa

    Mr. Espinosa, 97, of Lakewood, died Jan. 31, 2010. He was a tool and dye maker for Becton Dickinson & Co., East Rutherford, for 35 years, retiring in 1977. Mr. Espinosa is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elizabeth Hodul Espinosa; a daughter, Elaine Hinckley and her husband, Jim, of Lincroft; two grandchildren; and…