Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries DOROTHY "DOTTIE" F. THEOBALD, 68, of Lakewood, died May 25 at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown. Born in Jersey City, she resided in Middletown prior to moving to Lakewood. She was a retired customer service representative at United Counties Bank, Lincroft section of Middletown, where she was employed 18 years. She also worked part-time at…

  • 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…

  • Option is available to cut down on home water charges

    When I first moved to New Jersey I discovered I had purchased a defective new home. After living in the house for a short time, I was knocked over by the amount of the water bill I received. Now, as president for the nonprofit group Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings (HADD), I find myself helping unsuspecting…

  • MOM line would provide service to N.J. destinations

    MOM line would provide service to N.J. destinations I read the letter from Anthony "Skip" Cimino about the proposed Mon-mouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) rail service proposal. His proposal is for trains to use the Freehold to Matawan route for "providing the most direct route for Ocean County commuters bound for Manhattan." Unfortunately, his proposal does little for…

  • Supporters help make Easter egg hunt the best ever

    The New Egypt Elks, Exalted Ruler Al Costa, the Easter Bunny and Smokey the Bear would like to thank the following businesses for their generosity and support of our recent annual Easter egg hunt: Rich Houston, Main Street Hobby Shop; Scotts Market; Tooties Restaurant; Nora and John from the Laural House. Because of the donations…

  • Our View

    County review fits in withtotal look at state Our View County review fits in with total look at state’s health County review fits in with total look at state’s health VERONICA YANKOWSKI David Atchley, 7, collects candy from the street as the New Egypt Memorial Day parade passes by on Saturday in Plumsted Township. Freeholders…

  • Your Turn

    Guest ColumnJohn C.HendricksonResident says state property tax is immoral, unjust Your Turn Guest Column John C. Hendrickson Resident says state property tax is immoral, unjust Guest Column John C. Hendrickson Resident says state property tax is immoral, unjust William Dressel (executive director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities) recently offered four "solutions" to "our…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries PHILLIP E. LAMONT, 80, of Manalapan, died May 21 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born and raised in Thomas, W.Va., he lived in Bayonne before moving to Manalapan 40 years ago. He was a mason with Local 15 in Edison until retiring in 1987. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy…