Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Former Jackson administrator off-base in criticism of committee

    I found the recent letter from former administrator William Santos quite interesting. Suddenly Mr. Santos portrays himself as both a friend of the taxpayer and an ally of Jackson’s school system. Nothing could be further from the truth. If there ever was a "big lie" this is it. 1999 was my first year on the…

  • Parents must educate themselves about youth inhalant use

    If you think "huffing" is something just the Three Little Pigs had to watch out for, the wolf may come knocking at your door. Huffing, bagging and sniffing are terms for inhalant use, a cheap, legal and easy way that young people get high. Inhalant use has become a silent epidemic. Why? Parents are out…

  • FRHSD board in first stage of paring defeated budget

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer FRHSD board in first stage of paring defeated budget By dave benjamin Staff Writer Staffing cuts may be in sight for some employees of the Freehold Regional High School District. Following the defeat of the Board of Education’s proposed 2003-04 budget of $135 million in the April 15 election, the mayors…

  • FRHSD incumbents take seats

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer By dave benjamin Staff Writer Another term of service to the Freehold Regional High School District is in store for four Board of Education incumbents who were re-elected by voters on April 15. The board held its annual reorganization meeting on April 28 at Colts Neck High School. Kathie Lavin of…

  • Lakewood school officials vow to focus on minorities

    Board president to mullNAACP By Joyce BlayStaff Writer Lakewood school officials vow to focus on minorities Board president to mull NAACP’s Call for Action to improve academics By Joyce Blay Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Improving minority academic achievement will be a primary goal of the newly organized Board of Education under Chet Galdo, its new…

  • Two options seen as way to aid rail service

    In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, housing and population growth reached staggering levels in the Route 1 corridor region. During those years, as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, I maintained a steadfast commitment to advancing efforts to mitigate traffic and relieve congestion throughout the 14th Legislative District. That’s why I fought…

  • Nurse: Consider a rewarding career helping to heal other people “If I can stop

    Nurse: Consider a rewarding career helping to heal other people "If I can stop One heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease One life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one lonely person Into happiness again, I shall not live in vain." — Emily Dickinson When I…

  • American Cancer Society is gearing up for 2003 Relay for Life

    The American Cancer Society has been an active member of Ocean County communities for many years, offering a number of patient and family services, cancer support groups, tobacco control programs and lifesaving research. We continue our mission thanks to the help of dedicated staff and generous volunteers. Plans are currently under way for the American…