Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Answers on superintendent are less than satisfying
I was in attendance at the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education meeting on Oct. 6 and was dumbfounded by the (board) attorney’s statements that, in essence, said we are stuck with this arrogant, egotistical, person who, along with others, committed fraud and misappropriated taxpayer funds by their actions. Apparently, now that…
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Councilman’s performance is worthy of an acting award
Jackson Councilman Mike Kafton deserves only one thing, and that is an Oscar for his performances at all the meetings. He is continually posturing. It is well known that he wants to be the next mayor. He wanted this new form of government and he succeeded in that, but shall not get everything he wants.…
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Mom’s ‘green,’ no thanks to the kids
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH Although I doubt that I’ll ever have the time to hug a tree, I have been attempting to make a change or two in order to help the planet. If for nothing else, then for the sake of the children. I’ve cut back on processed foods and stocked…
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The old gal was a woman who was ahead of her time
Coda Coda • GREG BEAN My grandmother, who was a competent and rational woman in most regards, had what we thought were some very weird notions about credit and banks. Those ideas were forged in the Great Depression, when the family lost everything but its socks because the banks went bust and the people…
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Stephen J. McIntyre Jr.
Mr. McIntyre Jr., 84, of Jackson and formerly of Lakewood, died Sept. 21, 2008, at Bartley Health Care in Jackson. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he was a carpenter for the GAF Corp. and E.I. DuPont, both in Linden, before his retirement. He was predeceased by his wife, Carmella McIntyre. Mr.…
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Christopher J. Piskin
Mr. Piskin, 48, a lifelong resident of Freehold, died Sept. 28, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a landscaper for World Class Lawn Service, Freehold. Mr. Piskin was predeceased by a sister, Carolyn Magoulis. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Margaret Piskin and Leroy LaBarrie, Freehold; a brother, Walter Piskin, Jackson; two…
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Anthony L. Daurio
Mr. Daurio, 78, of Freehold and formerly of Marlboro, died at home on Oct. 7, 2008. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, he owned and operated Daurio & Russo Concrete Construction in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Jeanne, in 2003. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law,…
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Florence C. Heininger
Mrs. Heininger, 95, of Freehold Township, died Oct. 9, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and had resided in Freehold for the past 17 years. Mrs. Heininger was predeceased by a son, Joseph Heininger Jr., in November 2007. Surviving are two sons, David Heininger, Salisbury, Md., and Gerard…
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Consider résumés for interim post
The time is drawing near when the five members of the Jackson Township Council will have to name someone to the position of interim mayor. Mayor Mark Seda, who became Jackson’s first directly elected mayor when the municipality switched its form of government in 2006, has said that he will resign from office on Oct.…
