Category: Tri-Town Opinion

On behalf of the LOSAP Committee, I would like to thank the voters of Howell for supporting the Length of Service Award Program at the polls on Nov. 4. This small benefit will go a long way toward recruiting and retaining Howell’s first aid volunteers. Volunteer first aid squad members use their own time and…

Thelma M. Lashley Obituaries Thelma M. Lashley Mrs. Lashley, 80, of Howell died Oct. 15 at home. Born in Howell, she was a lifelong resident of the Maxim section and a lifetime member of the Pierce Memorial Presbyterian Church in Farmingdale. For more than 30 years, she worked at the original Connie’s, a restaurant in…

Tiger saga at an end The saga surrounding Joan Byron-Marasek and her Tigers Only Preservation Society compound on Route 537, Jackson, appeared to be at an end this week as the state-ordered removal of her 24 animals took place. The tigers should have a new home in San Antonio, Texas. That must please some people…

For the Record The editing process, not a reporter’s mistake, caused an inaccurate account of who attended a recent meeting of the Jackson Township Committee to be published. A story in the Nov. 6 Tri-Town News stated that Geneva Clayton, municipal chairwoman for the Republican County Committee in Jackson, was at the meeting. Clayton was…

How anyone could vote for Mel Schubert after the Jackson police investigation showed that Mr. Schubert did in fact pull up the false (Michael) Kafton arrest record on the Internet using his driver’s license number and his identification is beyond belief. I guess that those 3,770 voters think it is OK to falsely accuse a…

Frances Presti Obituaries Frances Presti Frances Presti, 36, of Neptune died Oct. 29 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Hazlet, she resided there prior to moving to Neptune two years ago. She held a master’s degree. She was a member the Bayshore Women’s Softball League for many years. She was predeceased by her…

The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education recently honored employees who retired during the past year. "The following employees have retired after serving faithfully and well in the district," said board member Marlene Caruso. "Throughout their service, they have dedicated themselves to meeting the needs of the students of the district, and through…

James CasellaGuest ColumnMayor must take action, not issue sound bites Your Turn James Casella Guest Column Mayor must take action, not issue sound bites James Casella Guest Column Mayor must take action, not issue sound bites The Oct. 23 Tri-Town News included an article which described events which surrounded a Jackson Planning Board meeting’s cancellation.…

Premature birth looms as a major challenge to the heart of America’s strength – the health of our children. Today, one in eight babies is born too soon, many without warning and for no known reason. Pre-mature birth is the leading cause of newborn death. The survivors of premature birth can face chronic health and…