Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Jackson officials must put the brakes on reassessment

    Tip O’Neill, the late Speaker of the House, stated: “All politics is local.” He was clairvoyant in his accuracy about politics in general and Jackson specifically. At a time when the economy has been reeling, Jackson has completed a new appraisal. This new appraisal was made in the midst of an economic tsunami. Forget about…

  • Former staff writer enjoyed career in journalism

    After more than 10 years of service with Greater Media Newspapers, a medical condition forces me into an early retirement. At times such as these, one may find oneself waxing philosophical. So it was for me, and with this introspection came the rueful acceptance of this immutable fact: we come into this world with how…

  • They say life is sweeter for Twitterers who Tweet

    Coda • GREG BEAN The email message was enough to make little beads of sweat break out on my forehead and set my heart to thumping with dread. It said one of my brothers had invited me to join Twitter so he and I could Tweet. It’s not easy keeping true to my Luddite philosophies…

  • A mother-and-son moment to remember

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH Spring break. The very mention of the words conjures up images of college kids running amok on beaches, partying in the streets and showing up on “Girls Gone Wild.” It’s enough to cause great apprehension in the hearts of moral-teaching parents worldwide. Luckily enough for us Clinches, our…

  • Time to speak up about moving school election

    Ihave learned that complacency has severe consequences attached to it. Let’s talk about state Senate Bill S-1861 and companion bill A-15, otherwise known as the Turner Bill. This bill has been frustrating to lawmakers as well as taxpayers, based on the following points: • Allows for approval of Type II school budget raises up to…

  • Writer wants to know cost of developing Bonim tract in Howell

    Whatever happened to rural Howell Township? If ever there was a question that needs answering, this is it and the Bonim tract in southeastern Howell is a prime place to start. This 188-acre tract borders Route 547 and a portion of Easy Street and at one time in the distant past it played host to…

  • Monroe G. “Butch” Marx

    Mr. Marx, 87, of Tinton Falls, died March 15, 2009, at home. He was the third generation in his family business, Marx Brothers, Shrewsbury, and named Business Man of the Year in 1972. He was the former Shrewsbury Borough Fire Department Chief, president of the Board of Education President, First Aid Captain, and member of…

  • Eleanor D. King

    Mrs. King, 87, of Howell, died Feb. 26, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She had resided in Freehold Township, Oakhurst, and in Holiday City South, Berkeley Township, before moving to Howell eight years ago. Mrs. King was an executive secretary for the director of the Monmouth County Board of Social Services, Freehold Township,…

  • Stephen C. LaChance Jr.

    Mr. LaChance, 74, a resident of New Egypt since 1963, died Feb. 27, 2009, at Community Medical Center in Toms River. He retired as a technical sergeant from the U.S. Air Force in 1974 after 21 years of service and worked as a heating and air conditioning technician for Belasco Petroleum in Cookstown for 20…