Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Mother thanks students for remembering special child

    To the graduating class of Jackson Memorial High School. I wanted to take this time to thank each and every one of you for writing that lovely poem in the yearbook. The poem reads: "It is your scars that have wounded our hearts and the guilt that we weren’t there when tragedy struck. "We can…

  • For the record

    In the July 1 edition of the Tri-Town News, George Osborne was described as the former co-chair of the Coalition of Advocates for Public School students. He is also the education board member of the Lakewood/Ocean County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a position he also held at the…

  • Proposed ordinance would have benefits to Howell

    Why do township officials allow a few people to pressure them into stalling about passing an ordinance which would be of benefit to most residents? This is a matter of great concern to me. The blame for this problem must also be shared by reporters and their editors who print inaccurate, unverified information obtained from…

  • Community has helped to make schools successful

    As the 2003-04 school year ends, we are proud of the accomplishments and of how much our students have learned. Many different school activities have shown parents our children’s talents. The tradition of academic excellence, as well as the involvement of so many of our students in extracurricular activities continues to be a trademark of…

  • State law hits cell phone use

    State law hits cell phone use A statewide ban on the use of hand-held cell phones by the operators of motor vehicles will go into effect in New Jersey on July 1 and will replace the laws enacted by officials in several municipalities that have heretofore addressed the issue. With Marlboro leading the way on…

  • Take care not to leave dogs in cars during the summer

    As the summer heats up, it’s important that people be made aware of the dangers of leaving their companion animals inside hot cars. Every year, dogs die after being locked inside cars while their caretakers work, visit, shop, or run other errands. These tragic deaths are entirely preventable. Every time we drive with a dog,…

  • For the Record

    For the Record An attorney representing Lakewood in the matter of a fine assessed against the township clerk by the state Government Records Council has revised the figure he initially provided to the Tri-Town News. Guy Ryan said the correct amount of legal work on the clerk’s behalf was $7,925, and not $8,366 as initially…

  • Gov. McGreevey is wrong to take money from wealthy

    Gov. James McGreevey, true to his party, is reintroducing divisiveness into his campaign to manipulate through greed and envy. His concern for middle-class senior homeowners is laudable, but a "millionaire’s tax" is foolish even for him. If a couple of millionaires like (Jon) Corzine or (Frank) Lautenberg decided to give us a pile of money,…