Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Children need constant reminders about drugs

    Children need constant reminders about drugs An incident that occurred in Howell Middle School North on Feb. 8 points out the necessity for parents to constantly remind their children about the dangers of drugs. In this case, it wasn’t an illegal substance that got some youngsters in trouble; instead, it was a prescription medication that…

  • Pre-K rates make program unaffordable for Jackson residents

    I attended the open house and feel I need to comment on Jackson’s pre-kindergarten program. After (the Jan. 22) school vote it was not a very good time to see the price list for such a program. My husband and I were doubly blessed with twins but now have the task of getting them the…

  • Guest Column Herb Marinari Board president states case for support of referendum

    Guest Column Herb Marinari Board president states case for support of referendum We all take pride in the many accomplishments of our students. Besides showing successful academic achievement we have seen the results of our children on stage, in their written publications and in our sports programs. A special thanks is extended to our parents,…

  • Tigers were not a problem until developers moved into Jackson

    Time for the Tigers to Go. Isn’t that just wonderful. What a lovely headline. It is unbelievable how people just decide that it is time to send something or someone away. Now, I realize that we are talking about tigers, but it is not just the tigers. It is the principle of it all. I…

  • Area students experience taste of Chinese culture Fidelity Chinese School presents performances in Manalapan, Howell

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Area students experience taste of Chinese culture Fidelity Chinese School presents performances in Manalapan, Howell Students from the Fidelity Chinese School of Marlboro brought a dragon and the culture of China with them to the Taylor Mills and Lafayette Mills schools in Manalapan and the Newbury School in Howell last…

  • Change in leadership may be what’s needed in high school district

    After reading articles, editorials and letters to the editor regarding the Freehold Regional High School District and its problems with overcrowding in some of its buildings, I felt compelled to join the fray. I speak as a Howell resident of more than 33 years and as a retired teacher with 29 years in the regional…

  • Forum exists for residents opposed to cell tower plan

    Forum exists for residents opposed to cell tower plan Although it may seem as if they are fighting a corporate giant, residents of Howell who live behind the Grebow shopping center, Route 9, and who are objecting to a proposed cellular communications tower should know several things. Chief among the details they should keep in…

  • Jackson board member shares residents’ concerns

    I want to thank the residents of Jackson who took the time to vote on Jan. 22. The outcome of the school referendum has shown us once again that every vote counts. I also would like to let you know that I share some of the concerns that were expressed to members of the Board…

  • For the record

    Medicare paid for the first 36 sessions of a cardiovascular rehabilitation program offered to patients at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. A story in the Feb. 7 Tri-Town News included the incorrect length of the Medicare payments.