Category: Tri-Town Opinion

Cheryl Mitchell DiMartino, a 1981 Jackson Memorial High School graduate, has been honored for her innovative and creative techniques in teaching. DiMartino moved to Las Vegas in 1985 and graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in education and a master’s in administration. The Fulbright Memorial Foundation selected her as a…

Greenway Plan a sound move for six communities Six area towns are coming close to finalizing a plan that will protect the green grass, tall trees and flowing streams of the Crosswicks Creek/Doctors Creek Watershed. Representatives of Allen-town, Hamilton, Millstone, Plumsted, Upper Freehold and Washington Township have formulated a Greenway Plan in the hope of…

For the Record The phone number for Athlete’s Alley, Shrewsbury, was incorrect in an article about the business that ran in the Holiday Traditions special section last week. The correct phone number is (732) 842-1127.

James M. WatersGuest ColumnDeeds, not words, willbring all people together Your Turn James M. Waters Guest Column Deeds, not words, will bring all people together James M. Waters Guest Column Deeds, not words, will bring all people together In the NAACP we believe the rights and opportunities of all people must be respected and protected,…

On behalf of the Jackson Women of Today and the food pantry staff, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Jackson for the generosity shown at our recent Thanks-giving holiday distribution. The Junior ROTC cadets and their advisers from Jackson Memorial High School organized a huge food drive, delivered, sorted…

Business Scott Woods, Toms River, has been promoted to vice president of finance and administration of the Watchung Cos., Lakewood. As vice president, Woods will oversee daily operations, manage employee compensation packages, and analyze vendor contracts. He was hired as corporate controller in charge of finance in 1999 and will continue in that capacity as…

Amanda Faith Reo Obituaries Amanda Faith Reo Amanda Faith Reo, 17, of Howell died Oct. 29 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Princeton, she resided in Howell most of her life and was a senior at Howell High School. She loved nature, music, fashion and children. Surviving are her parents, Pamela…

MOM rail survey needs explanation MOM rail survey needs explanation A recent survey regarding the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail line leaves more questions than it answers. According to the survey by McLaughlin and Associates of Alexandria, Va., 65 percent of the 400 adults contacted on June 19 were not even aware of the proposed project.…

Autumn is a peak time for vehicle collisions with wild animals, resulting in driver and passenger injuries, property damage and fatal injuries for millions of animals nationwide. The Humane Society of the United States offers the following advice to keep you and your fellow travelers safe this season: • Dwindling daylight hours mean more cars…