Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • For the record

    According to Capt. Robert Lawson, a spokesperson for the Lakewood Police Department, Mark Dorsey, who started his job as Lakewood’s public safety director in February, has not made any decision regarding the renewal of his two-year contract.

  • Howell school official defends spending plan

    Accelerated payments,budget cuts not easydecisions to make By kathy barattaStaff Writer Howell school official defends spending plan Accelerated payments, budget cuts not easy decisions to make By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — How to spend taxpayers’ money is a job that Board of Education members do not take lightly, board Vice President Valerie Rosenberg…

  • Jackson H.S.

    seniors setfor big night Jackson H.S. seniors set for big night ackson Memorial High School will hold its 40th graduation exer­cise on June 25 at 6 p.m. outdoors on Jack Munley Field. In the event of rain, the cer­emony will take place at the Fine Arts Center inside the high school. Approximately 530 students will…

  • Lakewood pupils, staff earn honors

    Lakewood pupils, staff earn honors LAKEWOOD — Distinguished stu­dents and teachers were honored by the Board of Education at its June 9 meeting in recognition of their outstanding perfor­mance over the past year. Awards were handed out to Oak Street School students and their coaches for their accomplishments at the Ocean-Monmouth Counties Academic Bowl held…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries DAWN M. BECHTOL, 28, of Howell, died June 11 at home. Born in Long Branch, she had lived in Eatontown, Howell, and Freehold Township before moving back to Howell. Miss Bechtol was an overnight stock clerk at Wal-Mart, Howell and North Brunswick, and was recently awarded "Employee of the Month." She was a graduate…

  • Restrictions will take the joy out of New Egypt H.S. graduation

    Restrictions will take the joy out of New Egypt H.S. graduation A June 6 letter to the (New Egypt High School) class of 2003 and their parents speaks to the criteria of keeping graduation a "dignified event." While many of the points in this letter are valid and reasonable, some of the positions in this…

  • Letter carriers thanked for food drive support

    The Jackson Women of Today food pantry would like to publicly thank the Jackson Township letter carriers who worked so hard to "Help Stamp Out Hunger" on May 10. They picked up food that was donated by the generous people of Jackson. Thank you so very much to all those who participated. For future community…

  • Jackson school board should retain kindergarten class assistants

    The Jackson Township Board of Education is currently proposing to cut all paraprofessionals at the kindergarten level in all Jackson elementary schools. Paraprofessionals are trained and dedicated individuals who work with our kindergarten teachers to ensure a smooth and efficient day. As many parents in Jackson are aware, the kindergarten program is currently half-day. After…

  • Gov. McGreevey has the right approach on issue of development

    I’m writing in response to the [Your Turn column] written by Arvo Prima that appeared in the May 15 edition of the Tri-Town News. I was completely outraged by his comments and could not disagree with him more. Gov. (James) McGreevey and his staff are doing an excellent job of protecting our environment and quality…