Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Take time to listen to what candidates have to say

    As the election for Township Committee nears I hope the residents of New Egypt really take the time to think about this election. Maybe it is time for some new and fresh ideas, a change in the committee. I have known Mitch Geier for over 30 years. He is an honest, intelligent man with great…

  • PBA president clarifies police dept. staffing statistics

    PBA president clarifies police dept. staffing statistics Recently, at a town hall-type meeting in one of the active adult communities, a Lakewood committee member made the statement that we have 114 sworn police officers on duty. I feel compelled to set the record straight. There are only 102 sworn members at this time, 16 of…

  • Obituaries

    Herbert L. White Obituaries Herbert L. White Mr. White, 88, of Freehold died Oct. 17 at Monmouth Crossing, Freehold Township. Born in Freehold, he was a lifelong resident. From 1945 until his retirement in 1977, he was a machine operator at U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck. From 1935-45 he was employed as an…

  • Jackson school honors Elms family of teachers

    Tradition of namingschools after outstandingeducators continues BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Tradition of naming schools after outstanding educators continues BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer On hand for the dedication of Elms Elementary School, Jackson, were Georgia and Edward Elms. Photographs of them and of Edward Elms’ parents, David and Edna, will be on permanent display in…

  • Secret meeting not a good idea

    Secret meeting not a good idea Secret meeting not a good idea Things have been quiet for the most part at Howell Township Council meetings this year. The Oct. 7 meeting changed all of that. A donnybrook erupted when prominent area developer Anthony Spalliero stepped up to the microphone to address the council. Very few…

  • For the Record

    For the Record The Six Flags Pet Parade and Costume Contest originally scheduled to take place Oct. 18 at Great Adventure, Jackson, has been canceled.

  • Leave drug testing out of Freehold Regional School District

    Once again, the Freehold Regional School District is attempting to take away our children’s rights. A couple of years ago, it was zero tolerance programs with threats of any violations of their codes meaning suspensions and expulsions. [That was] followed recently by bullying rules that are again threatening suspensions and expulsion based on their perception…

  • Ineffective politicians should be voted out

    Although I am registered as a Republican, this is my personal unbiased opinion. I must comment to Mr. Sayah’s letter to the editor. Before Mr. [Tim] Konopka and the Democrats took control of Howell’s government, the Republicans had the majority and are the ones who made the change to the present form of government. It…

  • Principal making sure residents are driving slowly

    I am a mother of three children, two who go to St. Veronica’s School. My children never take the bus. I am one of the parents who drive down Moroz Street every morning and every afternoon. When Mrs. Pisano first began her complaints, I will admit many of us sympathized over her issues. Who wouldn’t?…