Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Residents made a difference in Howell Township development issue
In the Spring 2003 issue of the Howell Township Messenger, the "Message From the Mayor" included taking credit for eliminating Site 7 [The Foun-tains] from the Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) plan after "months of hard work." He failed to mention that the "hard work" was actually done by the residents of Howell and the…
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Our View
School districts take a hit Our View School districts take a hit Local school districts can’t seem to catch a break. First, the Monmouth County Vocational School District tries to hit Monmouth County school districts with a first-time, last-minute tuition hike for shared-time students. The new tuition was presented to many school districts after the…
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Canceling trip sends message of fear to our high school students
Lets all give Mr. [James] Wasser a big hand. He sent a message loud and clear to the students of the Freehold Township High School marching band to be afraid, very, very afraid. Pulling the plug on the students’ trip to Disney World over the Easter break not only dashed all the Marching Patriots’ dream…
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Obituaries
Obituaries MARIA POTE, 100, of North Brunswick, died March 31 at Franklin Convalescent Center. Born in Bogota, Colombia, she resided in Cleveland, North Brunswick and Lakewood before returning to North Brunswick. She was a baby-sitter for various friends and family, retiring in 1969. She was predeceased by her husband, Moses Rincon. She is survived by…
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School board candidate responds to letter
Michael Hanlon’s insinuations (Tri-Town News, April 3) are generalized statements that I do not understand and do not relate to Board of Education actions. If there are specific situations he is referring to, then he needs to state them. Mr. Hanlon states that I have undermined administration. The action I believe [he is] referring to…
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Candidate would serve school board well
Candidate would serve school board well I am writing this letter to express how thrilled I am that a high caliber and knowledgeable educator, such as John Morvay, is running on the E-Team ticket for one of the seats on the Jackson Board of Education. Having been a resident of Jackson for nearly four years,…
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FRHSD decision cancels band’s trip to Orlando
Superintendent: War-timerealities mean all studentsneed a relative with them By dave benjaminStaff Writer FRHSD decision cancels band’s trip to Orlando Superintendent: War-time realities mean all students need a relative with them By dave benjamin Staff Writer Students in the Freehold Township High School band were "crushed" and "very disappointed" when it became apparent they would…
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American soldier from Howell was so much more than just a friend
March 29, 2003, I lost more than just a friend. There are some people in life that you meet along the way that leave an everlasting impression on you. Mike Curtin was one of those people in my life. I met Curtin my freshman year at Howell High School through a group of my friends…
