Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Board gets set to put $43M building plan to Dec. 11 vote
Board gets set to put $43M building plan to Dec. 11 vote By paul godino Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Board of Education is proposing a $43.7 million referendum to support the district’s long-range facility plan, to be voted on by residents on Dec. 11. The plan proposes the construction of a new elementary…
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Guest Column Edward Delesky
Guest Column Edward Delesky Jackson H.S. marching band is a group of dedicated students What is the Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band? The band is a group of dedicated high school students who voluntarily give their time to make up the best-known marching band in the metropolitan area. The Jaguars play and perform…
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Board discusses trips
in wake of Sept. attack By clare M. masi Staff Writer HOWELL — Parents are faced with a never-ending list of things they have to do, have to deal with and have to face. In light of the recent tragedy that has affected New York and Washington as well as the rest of the nation…
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Women of Today say thank you to Jackson Day planners
The Jackson Women of Today would like to congratulate Kathy Pascocello on her successful chair of this year’s Jackson Day. The event was well organized and attended, and had a multitude of activities and programs for all ages. We would especially like to thank Kathy for her consideration of the Jackson Women as the group…
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Alternative solutions needed in affordable housing rules
The state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) created the Fair Housing Act, which adopted criteria and guidelines for determining the present and prospective need for low- and moderate-income housing at the state and regional levels. These determinations for each municipality are computed for a 10-year period and are commonly referred to as the "Fair Share."…
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FRHSD board should examine attorney general’s report
A recent news article that speaks about Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools James H. Wasser and the attempts of school attorneys to suppress the release of the Attorney General’s reports, as well as the "hands off" policy of Board of Education President Patricia Horvath and the members of the board not to…
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Resident amazed at lack of respect for American flag
Resident amazed at lack of respect for American flag We live on the corner of Brewers Bridge and Metedeconk Trail in Jackson. On Sept. 12 we put a second American flag at the bottom of our fence to honor all the lost lives and souls from the horrible attack on our country. We were shocked…
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Program for tots offered
The Howell Recreation Department is offering its Tiny Tots program for children ages 3-5 beginning Oct. 22. Open registration will be held at the recreation building on Preventorium Road, Oct. 15-19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25. Checks should be made payable to Howell. This program is open to Howell residents only. Birth…
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Resident says junk cars create junk areas in town
Resident says junk cars create junk areas in town I read with dismay the Howell mayor and council holding up for further wording/investigation the ordinance dealing with junk cars. Junk cars create junk areas. The reasons given in the article have no value nor do they make any sense. If people have to work on…
