Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Pair of end-of-year events show off selfish vested interests

    There is something pathetic about the current New Jersey political scene as we consider both the last minute race to pass "pork barrel" legislation by the state Assembly and Senate and the Middletown school strike and jail sentences. Both scenarios illustrate rank and file civic shortcomings displaying selfish vested interests which put us all to…

  • Jackson resident says thanks to those who organized holiday party

    On behalf of my sister Kathleen Puntasecca, my mother and I wish to thank Stephanie Markuson of the Jackson senior citizens community center and her committee for the wonderful Christmas party which was held on Dec. 9 at the AMVETS. It was a pleasure to see the happy faces of the citizens with disabilities and…

  • Elks Lodge party brightens children’s holiday

    This past weekend my family attended a party for children with special needs sponsored by Howell Elks No. 2515. I arrived a little late to the party to find a full room with no seats left in the crowd. I was immediately greeted by one of the committee members who helped me find chairs for…

  • 30th District Legislative team members thank all their supporters

    This is an open letter to all 30th District residents: It is with great pride, honor and satisfaction that we view and act on our responsibility to serve you in the state Legislature. That is why we sincerely thank you for your support in the recent election. This election has been different, and in some…

  • Monmouth sheriff thanks supporters; renews pledge to work hard

    Monmouth sheriff thanks supporters; renews pledge to work hard During the past six years, it has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve as the Monmouth County Sheriff. During that time, I’ve dedicated myself to serving the residents of Monmouth County full time as their sheriff. This administration will continue to pursue an agency-wide…

  • Jackson teen-ager reflects on life in America after Sept. 11 attack

    Jackson teen-ager reflects on life in America after Sept. 11 attack The events of Sept. 11 have changed me in several ways. I’ve realized I have been living my 14 years somewhat ungrateful for my many privileges. I’ve never truly appreciated my family, friends, and safety. I’ve never fully appreciated the courageous firemen and police…

  • Resident wants proof for $103M project

    The Jackson Board of Education is projecting a $103 million cost for new schools in Jackson. I can’t understand the thinking of the current board. Their proposal adds 14.5 cents to the tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation. This applies for the next 25 years and only if there are no cost overruns, as…

  • Airlines should be held accountable for Sept. 11 tragedy

    Airlines should be held accountable for Sept. 11 tragedy I have read the newspapers and listened to the radio and watched the news on TV, and have yet to hear anyone mention the fact that the airlines whose planes were hijacked and used as bombs are not being held in any way accountable for the…

  • Guest Column Ginger Hoffmeier More details needed on sewer plan

    Guest Column Ginger Hoffmeier More details needed on sewer plan The proposed sewers that will be built at the southern end of Route 9 on the advice of Howell’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) will do nothing for the residents of Howell. It will cost us money and subject us to even more traffic on Route…