• School referendum will not be well received

    Jackson School District Board of Education members have not skipped a beat right after adopting a record (2013-14) budget of $141 million, even though student enrollment has declined over the last five years by 700 students, with an estimated drop this year alone of 295 students. You would think the school budget would also decline.…

  • People want government out of their lives

    A recent letter to the editor, “Right Wing Seems Out of Touch with Most Americans” (Tri-Town News, March 7), really gave me a laugh, beginning with the criticism of the freshman senator, Marco Rubio, needing a drink of water while addressing the nation on live TV, which was replayed hundreds of times on MSDNC, while…

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    This praying mantis, who was relaxing in Jackson, might be praying for some warm, sunny weather after a long, cold winter. DAVE BENJAMIN

  • Jackson school board adopts $141M budget for 2013-14

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson School District Board of Education has adopted a $141.1 million budget that will raise taxes for property owners in the 2013-14 school year. Board members voted 7-0 to approve the budget during a March 21 meeting at Jackson Memorial High School. An $80.5 million tax levy…

  • Leigh describes dream community in Jackson

    Composer tells chamber members about plans for Jackson Twenty-One BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer An artist’s rendering shows a design for Jackson Twenty-One, a mixed-use development of residences, entertainment facilities, retail shops, offices and restaurants. Developer Mitch Leigh has been discussing the project with Jackson officials for many years. COURTESY OF LEIGH REALTY COMPANY A…

  • Passing on survivor stories for the sake of tolerance

    Holocaust survivor: ‘Hate is a disease, and my message is a cure’ Staff Writer BY STELLA MORRISON Dale Daniels is the executive director of the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education at Brookdale Community College, which maintains an extensive library of materials. ERIC SUCAR staff A s the number of Holocaust survivors grows…

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    Wayne Goodman and Nichelle Renaud, of Jackson, try their hand at fishing in the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, on March 30. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Plumsted committee introduces $3.26M tab

    Residents may ask questions about budget on May 1 BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The Plumsted Township Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2013 municipal budget on May 1. In mid- March, the committee introduced a $3.26 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality in 2013. According to Plumsted Business Administrator…

  • SVELT SEDAN

    Ford’s Fusion stands out in a crowded field of midsize cars, though not entirely for the right reasons By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The redesigned-for-2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan is arguably one of the handsomest rides on the road. It also comes close to being one of the most improved models of the year, though…

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