Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • School superintendent clarifies staff changes

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – In an attempt to clarify the situation regarding school district staffing for the 2007-08 school year, Superintendent of Schools Thomas Gialanella discussed the issue with the Tri-Town News last week. He started out by saying there is a difference between people and positions. “There…

  • Teacher looks forward to an active retirement

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – After a 40-year career in the Jackson school district, Johnson School resource teacher Risa Sweet, 69, is ready to retire, although she has plenty on her plate to keep her busy after she leaves the district. Sweet has been recognized as an outstanding teacher…

  • Parents told of change in Jackson school times

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – The times they are a changing. Parents and pupils should be aware that a new school bus schedule will become effective in September. The new time schedule was announced at the June 4 meeting of the Board of Education. “A review of all bus…

  • Obituaries

    Nancy M. Kelly Parker-Morgan Mrs. Parker-Morgan, 51, of Middletown, died May 25, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Newark, he resided in Laurence Harbor for 10 years before relocating to Middletown six years ago. She was a waitress at Cornucopia Diner, Keyport, the past 20 years, and was also a dental assistant…

  • Special Web presentation on eminent domain a first

    Greg Bean Coda My only real complaint is that on video, I look exactly like a bobble-head doll. If you take a look, I’m sure you’ll agree with my assessment, and also agree that as a newscaster, I’m not quite ready for prime time. For the past few weeks, we’ve been working at the newspapers…

  • Seniors contribute toward school budget

    During the last few weeks there has been a great deal of discussion about the Jackson Board of Education budget and why it didn’t pass or why it failed. You could choose any number of reasons and probably find individuals that agree or disagree with you. However, in any discussion, the impact of the senior…

  • Seniors bid farewell at h.s. graduation

    BY TALI ISRAELI Correspondent BY TALI ISRAELICorrespondent A total of 2,894 proud students graduated from the Freehold Regional High School District’s six schools on June 20. Colts Neck High School’s 462 seniors bid farewell to their friends and teachers in ceremonies on the school’s football field. Superintendent of Schools James Wasser and FRHSD board members…

  • Scholarship fund is committed to helping Jackson students

    The Jackson Township High School Scholarship Fund Inc. has been serving Jackson’s graduating seniors for decades. The fund is a 501 (c)(3) entity that raises money for scholarships and administers scholarships for others. Currently, the fund only provides scholarships for Jackson Memorial High School seniors, but with the creation of Jackson Liberty High School, the…

  • Education foundation supports Howell schools

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer BY TOYNETT HALLStaff Writer HOWELL – Concepts and theories become tangible to Howell public school children as they receive instruction through innovative programs designed and funded by the Howell Township Education Foundation. The programs range from topics such as producing a movie, running a store, cooking a meal and many…