Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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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…
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Writer questions need to show personal info
The spring fishing season is just around the corner. Identity theft season is with us all year long. Does it make any sense for the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife to require fishermen to carry their fishing license "conspicuously displayed on outer clothing while fishing" with their Social Security number in plain sight…
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Oasis owners will miss fun times at Main St., New Egypt, location
Oasis owners will miss fun times at Main St., New Egypt, location Almost three years ago the New Egypt Recreation Oasis was begun to bring wholesome fun to the town of New Egypt. Over those years we have had some great times, the canoes, the slot cars, the parties and our trips were a lot…
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Obituaries
Madeline D. McCabe Obituaries Madeline D. McCabe Mrs. McCabe, 69, of Howell died March 10 at home. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she had lived there before moving to Howell 34 years ago. She was a home health aide for Presbyterian Homes, Wall Township. She was a member of the Cornerstone Calvary Chapel, Howell, and the…
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Your Turn
Lori NeumanGuest ColumnProject will place stress on local environment Your Turn Lori Neuman Guest Column Project will place stress on local environment Lori Neuman Guest Column Project will place stress on local environment I was surprised and disgusted to receive a copy of Leigh Realty’s application for stream encroachment and transition area waiver permits. Approval…
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Four seats to be filled
on regional h.s. boardIncumbents Lawson,Lavin & Cappielloseeking re-election BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer on regional h.s. board Incumbents Lawson, Lavin & Cappiello seeking re-election BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Residents in six of the Freehold Regional High School District’s eight sending communities will go to the polls on April 20 and elect four representatives to the…
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Medical center will continue to press for cardiac surgery unit
On behalf of the entire Community Medical Center and the Saint Barnabas Health Care System, I would like to thank the thousands of residents, business leaders and government officials who supported our recent application for cardiac surgery. Tens of thousands of postcards, letters and e-mails were sent to Trenton, along with several resolutions from area…
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Proponents of rail line must make their voices heard
I remember when I could buy a loose cigarette for 2 cents, an apple was a nickel, it cost only 19 cents for a gallon of gas and I could drive from Long Beach Island to Toms River in 20 minutes. Well things sure do change and not always for the better. We need some…
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Outsourcing will cost Americans jobs in the near future
America, wake up! If the report I read is correct, 3.3 million white-collar jobs and $136 million in wages will be lost by 2015 to outsourcing of American jobs overseas. Do you know there are consulting firms that advise United States companies how to outsource? The jobs being sent overseas are engineering, technology, accounting, financial…
