Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Jackson rebids school construction contract

    Jackson rebids school construction contract JACKSON — The Board of Education will go out to bid again for the general construction component of the district’s second high school while a judge considers a challenge to the original contract award. The board awarded the general construction contract to Art Anderson Co., Vineland, in May. The firm’s…

  • Enrollment will exceed 11,000 in high schools

    Howell High Schoolwill welcome 1,800students, new principal By dave benjaminStaff Writer Enrollment will exceed 11,000 in high schools Howell High School will welcome 1,800 students, new principal By dave benjamin Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District will crack another historic plateau this fall. More than 11,000 students are expected to fill the classrooms…

  • Our View

    Story puts a face, nameon one U.S. immigrant Our View Story puts a face, name Story puts a face, name on one U.S. immigrant The story of Fulgencio Sosa Cortes that appears on page 3 of today’s edition should be translated into Spanish and reprinted in Mexico to serve as a cautionary tale for anyone…

  • Howell councilman clears up stand on possible Route 33 development

    In the Aug. 14 edition of the Tri-Town News a story ap-peared regarding my position on the Route 33 corridor. I am compelled to provide the balance of the story more thoroughly. First, the story’s tone might lead one to believe I am insensitive to the environment. This could not be further from the truth.…

  • Jackson Friends of the Library grateful for community’s support

    The Jackson Friends of the Library would like to thank all of the patrons that participated in the Friends’ book sale this past May. The Friends’ vision for a piano at the library has come to fruition and we invite everyone to stop by and see the Yamaha P22 upright. The piano has acclimated to…

  • Staff at kennel helped to look for lost dog

    Thank you for printing our letter last week regarding our dog Buster running away on July 26 before our daughter could turn him over to Timberlane Kennel for a week’s stay. We may not have made it clear enough that Timberlane was in no way responsible for Buster’s adventure and want to thank the Timberlane…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries FRANCIS X. MOORE, 70, of Holmdel, died Aug. 9 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He resided in Little Silver for 30 years, prior to moving to Holmdel three years ago. He was an attorney in Red Bank. Prior to that, he was employed at the F.B.I., and a patrolman and detective in…

  • Board says new schools will be ready Sept. 4

    By kathy barattaStaff Writer Board says new schools will be ready Sept. 4 By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — The Board of Education says it will be ready to open the K-8 school district’s two new elementary schools on Sept. 4 without adding Sunday work days. The announcement came after the Township Council refused…

  • Our View

    Plumsted school districtstarts year with honors Our View Plumsted school district starts year with honors Plumsted school district starts year with honors The 2003-04 school year has not begun, but there is already good news to be found in the Plumsted School District. Congratulations are due to staff members who have helped the district win…