Tri-Town Opinion
Police, citizens should follow Golden Rule
Painting the words "Follow the Golden Rule" on the back of every police vehicle sets the tone of behavior between citizens and law enforcement....
Smith’s support for law does not serve residents
Congress passed a law, which the President signed, allowing Internet Service Providers (ISP) to track and sell information about their customers' browsing behavior to...
AARP says thank you to Congressman Smith
On behalf of the thousands of AARP members and their families in his Congressional district, we thank Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) for listening to...
Writer would like local discussion on state issue
New Jersey Senate bill S-992 seeks to address the very limited relief that is available and the difficulties in obtaining information that would allow...
Congressman should oppose healthcare proposal
The TRyanCare health bill proposed legislation is designed to increase the cost of healthcare for seniors, the poor and those who are ill. It...
Residents must be alert to scams
By Carol Abaya
Personal stories often tell the best story. As a member of the Monmouth County Office on Aging Advisory Council, I am always...
Great leaders support their officers
I recently read an interesting editorial titled, “Courage or Cowardice in Leadership,” which was written by retired Sheriff Officer Capt. Lori Mambelli from the Passaic...
Tort reform needed to combat frivolous lawsuits
Whenever the drivers of New Jersey’s highest in the nation property taxes are debated, the finger is rarely pointed at frivolous or meritless lawsuits....
Where is Chris Smith?
On Feb. 22, approximately 600 people gathered at the Monmouth County Library for a town hall-style meeting that was organized by residents of New Jersey Congressional...
Local elected officials may not choose which laws to ignore
In case you missed it, I am going to quote the opening statements in an article that appeared in a local newspaper on Feb....
Charter schools ‘destroy public school systems’
As a longtime North Brunswick resident, I wanted to speak against defunding public education in favor of charter or private schools.
The issues with charter...
New law must be properly funded
A new law that mandates tougher protection for thousands of children at risk of lead poisoning provides just a fraction of the potentially $10...
Resident wants congressman to live in N.J.
In response to Ellen Harvey's letter to the editor ("Resident Wants to Hear Congressman's Views," Tri-Town News, Feb 16), I would like to point...
Congressman’s staff has been helpful
In answer to Joan Leimbach's question - "Has anyone seen my congressman, Chris Smith? - in her recent letter to the editor, "Resident Asks...
Resident wants to hear congressman’s views
I have called and emailed repeatedly for one simple bit of information. I am a constituent of Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) and I would...
Resident asks congressman to come ‘home’
Has anyone seen my congressman, Chris Smith? He has been representing District 4 since 1980 and has rarely been seen here in his "home"...
Residents need to support those with special needs
This month, news media began reporting about a terrible incident in Chicago where a teenager with special needs was held captive and brutally beaten,...
Access to affordable health care matters
Far too many Americans with disabilities are facing a future with the prospect of losing access to health care. Access to comprehensive, affordable health...
