Category: Tri-Town Opinion

Recent letters to the editor have characterized the Metedeconk River as a water supply for the residents of Jackson. The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (JTMUA), which provides water service to well over 8,000 homes and businesses in Jackson, obtains its water supply from confined aquifers underground, some as deep as 1,500 feet. In fact,…

Missie Anice Howard Obituaries Missie Anice Howard Mrs. Howard, 70, of Freehold died Nov. 3 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Hardaway, Ala., she lived in Farmingdale before moving to Freehold 38 years ago. For 18 years she was an income maintenance technician for the Monmouth County Board of Social Services before retiring…

Five Star Cafe hostscelebration to markend of $69M project BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Five Star Cafe hosts celebration to mark end of $69M project BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A "bon appetit" dinner has been served to mark the conclusion of the Freehold Regional High School District’s $69 million construction package. Improvements were completed at…

BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer 2 whooping cough cases found in Howell schools BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — Parents have been notified of several confirmed cases of whooping cough in the K-8 district’s two middle schools, Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden said. Two cases were diagnosed last month at Howell Middle School North and…

Residents should consider what JTMUA costs The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority services 8,000 customers in Jackson. By any measure it is a small operation, yet it is a big-time spender of the ratepayers’ money: • Executive Director — salary, $84,760, plus benefits. • Business Administrator — salary, $72,800, plus benefits. • Commissioners — salary…

At this time of year, most people focus their thoughts on the upcoming holiday season. Stores are stocked with winter merchandise, decorated trees are on display, and lists are made so no one is forgotten. Yet, there will be many people without a gift, warm clothes or even food on the table. And, there are…

The warmth and joy of the holiday season brings us closer to each other each year. During this busy time of parades, shopping, parties and other holiday festivities, let us all take time to give thanks for our blessings and enjoy the company of family and friends. Throughout this joyous season, we must also remember…

The Rev. Leonard Philip Samuelson Obituaries The Rev. Leonard Philip Samuelson The Rev. Samuelson, 85, of Reedley, Calif., formerly of Allenwood and Wall Township, died Nov. 14. Born in Winnetka, Ill., he graduated from New Trier High School in 1937 and enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve. In May 1941, while in college, he was…