Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Guest Column

    John C. HendricksonConvention won John C. Hendrickson Convention won’t solve property tax dilemma So, the N.J. Senate proposes asking voters if they want a constitutional convention to overhaul the property tax system. Seems like a no-brainer at first. The unending hue and cry for relief ought to make that clear. But it could be dangerous.…

  • Lakewood police get bulletproof vests thanks to local sub shop

    The Lakewood PBA would like to express our most sincere thanks to Jersey Mike’s Subs, 681 River Avenue, for their support. Jersey Mike’s hosted a fund-raising day to supply Lakewood police officers with bulletproof vests and it was a rousing success. The Lakewood PBA would also like to thank The Point 94.3 FM for helping…

  • Aide to Jackson committee seeks to clarify news story

    Your Dec. 19 issue contained a front page report that referred to me. [It stated] that "Ryley also served as campaign manager to Michael Broderick’s re-election campaign in 2002, even while he continued to serve in his administrative position as the [Jackson] mayor’s adviser." This statement is incorrect. I did not manage Mr. Broderick’s re-election…

  • Local radio host gets rave review from a California fan

    Back in the summer of 2000 when I was in New York for the final two Springsteen shows, I heard about Dave (Kapulsky) and his (radio) show. When I got home I made a point of turning on my computer the next Saturday night and listening to Dave the Rave. In that stretch of time…

  • Vicari sends thanks to the voters of Ocean County

    On behalf of my running mate, the late Franklin V. Fischer, and myself, I would like to express our deepest appreciation to the voters of Ocean County. I was deeply moved to see Franklin win, as it was a fitting, final tribute to an extraordinary man who dedicated more than five decades of public and…

  • Residents’ group wants more public hearings on Towne Centre

    We, the founding members of SPARE (Save, Preserve and Respect Our Environment), would like to express disappointment of Mayor (Michael) Broderick’s decision to halt "government sponsored public meetings" regarding the proposed Jackson Towne Centre. To date, these meetings have been the only public forums to address the concerns of Jackson residents. These meetings are important…

  • If you have something to say, the Tri-Town News wants to hear from you. All letters to the editor should be typed or neatly printed and must include a daytime telephone number at which the writer may be reached for verification. Letters to the editor must be in the Tri-Town News office by noon Monday…

  • Timely info would lead to informed electorate

    As a concerned citizen, I would like to propose a win/win solution that will resolve once and for all the problem of "11th-hour pandemonium" which continuously plagues the conscientious voters of Jackson. I realize that our Township Committee is committed to serving the needs of its constituency and I applaud them for that. On Dec.…

  • Changing horse ordinance was bad idea 17 years ago, and it still is

    I would like to know how this issue of limiting the number of horses started up again? The township planner? Is this caused by a newcomer, who bought a home next to horses, and then decided they don’t like living next to horses? Doesn’t anyone on the Township Committee remember what happened at a meeting…