Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Lakewood Board of Education members have a lot of work to do
I wish to extend my congratulations to Leonard Thomas, Chet Galdo and Abraham Ostreicher as they take their new positions on the Lakewood Board of Education. I know that each of them understands that a difficult task lies ahead and that they are committed to doing the hard work required to ensure that all of…
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GENEVIEVE MAZZILLE, of Brick Town-ship, died March 14 in Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. She was employed at Western Electric and Macy’s corporate office in Manhattan prior to her retirement. She and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniver
GENEVIEVE MAZZILLE, of Brick Town-ship, died March 14 in Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. She was employed at Western Electric and Macy’s corporate office in Manhattan prior to her retirement. She and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary five years ago at the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands. Mrs. Mazzille was a graduate of…
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Those who protect are always at the ready
Those who protect are always at the ready It is a reflection of the times we live in — and a sad one at that — that law enforcement personnel have to hold training exercises in order to prepare for and know how to react to the unthinkable. The news of the recent past, however,…
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Minority group of taxpayers trying to rule high school district
I feel compelled to respond to a recent letter to the editor penned by David Sorin of Marlboro. While I found much of his opinion contentious, that which most disturbed me was his manipulation of the Freehold Regional High School District tax contribution numbers. This is nothing more than a shameful attempt to inflame and…
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Gov.’s proposed state police plan will hurt small towns
No matter how the administration couches it, Gov. James Mc-Greevey’s budget proposal that would force municipalities to pay for state police protection amounts to nothing less than a guarantee of massive property tax increases. As Republican Senate Majority Leader and a state senator representing seven of the 98 municipalities patrolled by New Jersey’s finest, I…
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Owners should keep cats inside in order to protect songbirds
Ah, beautiful spring with its sights and sounds of birds. We Americans love birds. We also love cats, and with an estimated population of more than 100 million cats in this country, outdoor cats have a devastating effect on wild birds, especially songbirds. Birds are in the greatest danger from cats during the spring and…
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Board must consider applicants from outside Jackson
In this competitive environment it is hard to understand the Jackson Board of Education’s decision not to pursue outside talent for the superintendent’s position. The school district is rapidly growing, embarking on a major building project, and is losing ground in the field of academics. The district needs and deserves the best leadership available and…
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ATVs attack Jackson Township’s wilderness lands
Jackson residents who enjoy walks through the township’s remaining woodlands will notice recently increasing wanton and widespread damage to this habitat by invasions of motorized four-wheel vehicles or ATVs. The areas of damage center on trails once frequented by animals, walkers, joggers and horse riders. For years these trails provided access to the wilderness and…
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6 FRHSD seniors chosen as 2001-02 student achievers
Staff Writer By dave benjamin 6 FRHSD seniors chosen as 2001-02 student achievers Six Freehold Regional High School District students have been recognized as the 2001-02 Monmouth County Student Achievers of the Year in the 22nd Annual Dr. Norman Field Student Recognition Day Program. The students were presented to the Board of Education at a…
