Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Making independent films in N.J. is a labor of love

    Making independent films in N.J. is a labor of love Wherever you go in New Jersey, someone is making an independent (indie) flick. They usually require a good deal of time, and most don’t pay, but the experience is worth it if you like to act or work behind the scenes. In 1996, my two…

  • U.S. dependence on drugs is frightening to resident

    One of the most upsetting tendencies that I have seen emerging in this country, as of late, is the growing dependence on the drug industry. Night after night I sit and watch a tirade of commercials purporting the benefits of the wonder drugs being produced and made available to the public. Now, I realize that…

  • Public’s assistance sought in replacing Jackson sign

    The following is an open letter to all Jackson residents and service clubs. We are sure by now that most residents and visitors traveling along County Line Road have noticed the "Welcome to Jackson" sign is gone. It was destroyed by a hit and run in the early morning hours of Feb. 13, according to…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries Dominick J. Consolate Dominick J. Consolate Mr. Consolate, 71, of Jackson, died Feb. 24 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Newark, he had resided in Hillside before moving to Jackson six years ago. For 45 years, he was a senior draftsman designer in tool, machine and electromechanical devices. Among the companies for…

  • Your Turn

    Ernest J. CannavaGuest ColumnLakewood schools deserve voters Your Turn Ernest J. Cannava Guest Column Lakewood schools deserve voters’ support Ernest J. Cannava Guest Column Lakewood schools deserve voters’ support The Lakewood Board of Education’s 2004-05 budget goes before the voters on April 20. Although the vast majority of the budget is already locked in due…

  • Proposed commercial project would have long-term effects on Jackson Township

    As I signed for my certified letter, I was rather startled to find this letter dealt with the Jackson Commons (a.k.a. Jackson Towne Centre). Imagine my surprise; I, like many others, thought that the Towne Centre was "DOA." My husband and I moved our family here for a lot of reasons. We wanted to be…

  • Let the people decide

    One mistake in our 35-year-old Oyster Creek nuclear plant and all of our property values are worthless. Plus, there is a catastrophic health risk in the event of a mistake. Let the people decide. Let us vote our decision with a referendum in the next election. We can close Oyster Creek. This plant is too…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries Dorothy Ann Bainton Dorothy Ann Bainton Mrs. Bainton, 76, of Jackson, died March 19 at home. Born in Perth Amboy, she had lived in Manalapan for most of her life before moving to Jackson last year. She was a communicant of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Jackson, and a member of the Jackson Senior…

  • Amid happiness, time for reflection

    Amid happiness, time for reflection Amid happiness, time for reflection Cpl. Michael E. Curtin It is with pride and happiness that the Tri-Town News reports this week on a soldier’s safe homecoming. Christopher Sanchez of Jackson went off to Iraq to serve his country as the United States sought to free the Iraqi people from…