Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Towne Centre proposal does not seem right for Jackson Township

    I am glad to know you (Mitch Leigh) also think that Jackson is a nice town. We want it to stay that way. You mentioned in your advertisement in the Tri-Town News on Sept. 26 that you bought property intending to make a profit but did not, that’s the chance a businessman like you takes.…

  • Supporters of Towne Centre plan in Jackson must speak up now

    Developer Mitch Leigh will be present at the next scheduled meeting of the Jackson Planning Board to talk about his proposal for a Jackson Towne Centre. A small group of people, including myself, attended a private presentation of the proposed Towne Centre this week. The spokesman, an associate of Mr. Leigh’s named Tom Bovino, provided…

  • Jackson police should issue tickets to water-ban violators

    It is widely known that we are in a drought and water restriction laws have been set in place. However, it would seem that many residents in Jackson consider themselves above the law. Living in an affluent neighborhood, many of my neighbors have automatic irrigation systems. Every morning on my way to school I am…

  • Howell needs to explore its affordable housing options

    As the affordable housing debate looms in New Jersey, Howell residents find themselves being used as pawns in the struggle. On Sept. 9, the state Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) filed a report giving Howell 60 days to adopt an affordable housing plan. There are currently 46 units left to fulfill Howell’s obligation. Howell has…

  • Guest Column

    Jill Ann ManionResidents should notbe swayed by developer Jill Ann Manion Residents should not be swayed by developer As a resident born and raised in Jackson, I would like to express real concern over the proposed Jackson Towne Centre project. I have spent a lot of time researching this project to truly grasp how this…

  • Obituaries

    Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. BRUCE A. RISLEY SR., 63, of the Morgan section of Sayreville, died Sept. 18 in St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was the owner and operator…

  • More police info, not less, is what’s needed

    More police info, not less, is what’s needed A major change appears to be in the offing in the Lakewood Police De-partment. Last week’s meeting of the Township Committee brought news that the governing body is seeking to hire a public safety director to replace Police Chief Michael Lynch when he retires. According to Deputy…

  • Girl Scout anniversary is a special time for area organization

    The 90th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, in 2002, is a particularly special one for Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, as it coincides with Monmouth Council’s 40th anniversary. Our official "90/40" anniversary celebration will take place on Oct. 5 when the public is encouraged to explore the beautiful 143-acre Camp Sacajawea in Howell…

  • Never forget that Sept. 11, 2001, was an attack on America

    Never forget that Sept. 11, 2001, was an attack on America My family and I just returned from the 9/11 Remembrance Service that was held at the Justice Complex in Jackson. My congratulations to the Township Com-mittee for putting together an event that was touching, solemn, and patriotic all at the same time. Jackson at…