Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Decorations code remains in place
HOWELL — Board of Education President Valerie Rosenberg said the panel has made a decision regarding holiday season decorations. Rosenberg said that based on the recommendation of the board’s Community Relations Committee, the K-8 school district will not alter its present policy regarding decorations that celebrate the winter holiday season. She said all of Howell’s…
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Obituaries
Joseph P. Robe Mr. Robe, 62, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, formerly of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, died Dec. 7 in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. He was a chemical operator for nine years at National Lead Inc., Sayreville, prior to entering the New Jersey State Police Academy, Sea…
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Letters
Director offers thanks to those who help town At the start of a new year it seems most fitting to reflect on the kindness and generosity of others. The spirit of caring and compassion that was showered throughout 2005 upon the senior citizens who live in Howell by businesses, the school community, and agencies is…
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Pupils contribute artwork to Jackson police toy drive
JACKSON — Each year for 15 years, the Jackson police PBA No. 168 has placed collection barrels in front of local businesses to collect new, unwrapped toys for needy children within the community. This year, in an effort to rejuvenate the drive, the collection barrels were given a makeover, courtesy of Jackson middle school students.…
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Howell Optimists sponsor H.S. essay contest
High school students from Jackson and Howell who are under the age of 19 as of Dec. 31 are invited to enter the Howell Optimist Club Essay Contest. The topic is, “I am unique because…” The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. Participants…
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A name from the past stirs up mat memories
In the News Mark Rosman I’m well aware that time marches on, and there isn’t a thing I can do about stopping it, or even slowing it down. I am reminded of that fact every day as I see people I know and love getting older, and, of course, I realize I am being swept…
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Library grants awarded to schools in 3 counties
LAKEWOOD — Two Georgian Court University alumnae were among the Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex county recipients of 10 grants from OceanFirst Bank. Awarded by the OceanFirst Foundation’s new School Library-Media Center Enhancement Grant program, each grant totaled $25,000. Georgian Court alumnae Rebecca D’Aleo, a media specialist at Cedar Creek Elementary School, Lacey, and Lisa Crate,…
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Time for change nears in Jackson
In November, the residents of Jackson voted for a new form of government, and they will have it by July. The Township Committee will be replaced by five council members and a mayor directly elected by voters. A nonpartisan election will be held in May to select the first group of people who will govern…
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Small acts of kindness can make a difference
Coda Greg Bean There was a moving letter to the editor in last week’s edition of one of our newspapers, the Suburban, from a woman named Rosemary Mulvanerton, who wanted to thank the staff of a local Wendy’s restaurant for making her husband a cheeseburger. It seems Ms. Mulvanerton’s husband had been in the hospital…
