Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Council members correct to reject billboards
Iam writing about an issue that came before the Jackson Township Council recently. The mayor presented an ordinance with no background information for first reading on Aug. 25. The council voted to carry the matter over to give the council members time to do their own research and have questions answered before voting. The ordinance…
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Older students help ease transition to high school
PLUMSTED — Upperclassmen at New Egypt High School are trying to make things easier for students who have entered the ninth grade. “New Egypt High School junior class and senior class representatives, 33 in all, have been trained as peer assistant leaders,” said PAL adviser Jacqueline Duca. Co-adviser Katina George said, “These programs are being…
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Elect Mike Reina mayor to preserve stability in Jackson Township
From July 1, 2006, until Jackson Mayor Michael Reina took office, this town suffered from instability and recrimination. In his few months in office, Mayor Reina has restored open government, volunteerism and effective leadership. More importantly, during these poor economic times he has balanced our budget with just a small increase. He did this while…
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Resident says Reina and Bressi are best choices for Jackson
Jackson Mayor Michael Reina and Ken Bressi are the most experienced and dedicated individuals we have running for a seat in Jackson’s government. Both men have given many hours (without compensation) as chairman on the Planning Board, and other areas of civic service. Mayor Reina and Mr. Bressi are good family men who have tried…
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Writer tired of defending N.J. to friends from other states
Enough! That is what I and I am confident many others thought after hearing of yet another corruption sting involving New Jersey politicians. This latest sting busted 44 people, including a number of officeholders and others associated with politics from both parties. I am tired of trying to defend New Jersey to my friends from…
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Bressi and Reina good choices for Jackson government
Iam glad to see that numerous candidates have qualified for the Jackson mayoral and Township Council elections. I have a strong interest in town government, but not town politics, and try to attend as many meetings as I can, to hear and learn. Sometimes I try to contribute opinions and ideas. Although all of the…
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Seeing an old flame stirs up unanswered questions
Girl Talk • CLARE MARIE CELANO Ever wonder what an “ex” thinks when he accidentally runs into you? And do women react differently than men to this sometimes-harrowing experience? There’s a great country tune by George Strait titled “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” and lucky is the woman for whom this is true. I…
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Shannon Lee Milius
Mrs. Milius, 39, of New Egypt, died Sept. 15, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., and had lived there before moving to New Egypt this May. Mrs. Milius was a registered nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, from 1992 to 2008. She received her nursing degree from the…
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JLHS to host band show
JACKSON — The Jackson Liberty Band Parents and Students Association will be hosting the USSBA’s “Mid-Season Showcase” marching competition at Jackson Liberty High School on Oct. 11. Jackson Liberty High School is at 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. The event will begin promptly at 1 p.m. Competing bands include a number of premier high…
