Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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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…
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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…
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Parent says drivers do take care on street near St. Veronica school
Parent says drivers do take care on street near St. Veronica school I am a mother of two children from Howell, like Ms. Pisano who wrote to complain about no action being taken against the parents of St. Veronica’s school, who she says are speeding down Moroz Street endangering children in the neighborhood. I have…
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Mayor came through for nutrition center
I am pleased to report that the new home for the Jackson Nutrition Center is great. It was only a few months ago that I thought we would be without a place to feed our needy seniors. Thanks to Mayor Mike Kafton, he helped us find a new home at the Italian American Club. We…
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PBA appreciates support for annual pig roast
On behalf of all the members of the Jackson and Plumsted Township PBA Local No. 168, I would like to thank each of the 500 plus people who attended this year’s pig roast fund-raiser. Guests were treated with a number of prizes given away. The event was a huge success, mainly due to the outstanding…
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Better reasons needed for local housing rallies
Better reasons needed for local housing rallies Better reasons needed for local housing rallies One thing that residents who come before their local governing body with a request for action should understand is the limit that governing body can take. Solving the problems of the state, nation or world is certainly not in the realm…
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FRHSD board discusses use of random drug tests
With legal questionsettled, some districtsare considering idea BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer FRHSD board discusses use of random drug tests With legal question settled, some districts are considering idea BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The superintendent of the Freehold Regional High School District has three concerns regarding random drug testing: money, responsibility and intervention or treatment.…
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Obituaries
Daniel Charles Smith Obituaries Daniel Charles Smith Daniel Charles Smith, 42, of Old Bridge, formerly of Aberdeen and Keyport, died Sept. 11 at home. Surviving are his mother, Bernadette McDonald-Smith of Old Bridge; a brother, Richard H. Smith of Old Bridge; a sister, Geraldine A. Opitz of Howell; and two nephews and two nieces. Services…
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Random drug tests no answer
Random drug tests no answer Random drug tests no answer We agree with the members of the Free-hold Regional High School District Board of Education who indicated that they do not want to see students given random drug tests or believe such tests would serve as a deterrent to drug use by teenagers. The district…
