Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Obituaries

    Mary Terpack Obituaries Mary Terpack Mrs. Terpack, 92, of Howell died April 24 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Guttenberg, she had lived there before moving in 1941 to Howell, where she was a parishioner of St. Veronica’s Roman Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Terpack was predeceased in 1970 by…

  • Penalties for cases of animal cruelty may need to be strengthened

    Like many others who read an April 13 news story about two dogs in Seaside Heights that had been severely and intentionally burned by their owner, I was saddened and outraged. The fact that any person in a civilized society could commit such a violent and inhumane act toward two innocent animals is unconscionable. It…

  • Candidate appreciates support from residents

    I would like to thank all the people who voted for me in the election for the Jackson Board of Education. Many people helped to educate the voters as to my goals and principles. Getting 1,952 votes is a very good feat. I’m getting closer. The year 2005 might be the year. Since I’ve been…

  • Police, emergency responders thanked for help

    On behalf of my family and I, I would like to thank the Jackson Police Depart-ment and emergency response personnel for everything they did for us on the morning of March 29. Their caring and professionalism in helping us deal with the passing of my husband will always be remembered. I would also like to…

  • Veterans seek support for Buddy Poppy drive

    Members of the Howell Memorial Post 9691 Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary will be distributing our Buddy Poppy throughout the township during the month of May. The VFW Buddy Poppy is assembled by disabled and hospitalized veterans. Those assembling the poppies are paid for their work, which helps to enable them to…

  • Town waiting to hear

    Jackson Commons plan One of the most anticipated applications to come before the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment in quite a while is scheduled to be heard for the first time on May 19. Leigh Realty, Brick, wants to build Jackson Commons, a 38-building, 2.9 million-square-foot commercial project on a 330-acre tract in north-central Jackson…

  • Obituaries

    Dante Anthony Robilotti Obituaries Dante Anthony Robilotti Mr. Robilotti, 87, of Jackson died April 23 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he had lived in Old Bridge for 40 years before moving to Jackson in 2001. Prior to retiring in 1979, he was a U.S. Marshal for the U.S. Customs Court,…

  • John F. Patrick did much to serve Lakewood over the years

    By way of this letter, I wish to express my sincere condolences to the family of John F. Patrick, who recently passed away. John left a proud and distinguished legacy in his career. He was a true educator; a Lakewood teacher who went on to share his expertise with other schools, eventually to rise to…

  • Budget vote shows lack of confidence in board

    Once again the Jackson Board of Education and district administrators have failed to produce a passing grade in leadership and management skills. For the fourth time in five years, voters have rejected their budget and sent a message to elected officials. It is difficult to express confidence in leaders who constantly complain about the situations…