Category: Tri-Town Calendar

  • New group calls for equal treatment for all in FRHSD

    New group calls for equal treatment for all in FRHSD A citizens group has formed to promote the unity and continuation of the Freehold Regional High School District. In a letter announcing its formation, the Citizens Organized for Regional Equality (CORE) said they "believe in the strength of the Freehold Regional High School District community.…

  • Officials want more details on Legler system upgrades

    Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Officials want more details on Legler system upgrades JACKSON — The Township Commit-tee has requested that more information be provided on the proposed upgrades of the Legler water system. During a recent meeting of the governing body, Committeeman Sean Giblin was vocal about his concern over the cost of the…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Ginny Morningstar joins with the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch on a rendition of “Amazing Grace” to end a performance March 2 at the Jackson library.

  • Construction debris found at Villages still unresolved

    Construction debris found at Villages still unresolved HOWELL — The township is continuing to investigate the discovery of construction debris officials say was illegally buried under a section of The Villages adult community. Now they must see to the proper disposal of the debris. The Villages adult community lies between Wyckoff Road and Route 524…

  • ROTC class gives teen-agers look at career opportunities

    ROTC class gives teen-agers look at career opportunities JACKSON — While many students at Jackson Memorial High School are studying for exams, some lucky teens get the chance to fly in a military jet and see how a plane is refueled in mid-air. These students are members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program,…

  • County budget drops tax rate

    The Ocean County Board of Free-holders has introduced a $256 million spending package for 2002 that comes with a 2-cent decrease in the county property tax rate. "This budget keeps the county tax rate affordable," said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. "This county is on sound financial footing, and even with a tax rate decrease,…

  • Retired cop will work as link to seniors, senator

    Retired cop will work as link to seniors, senator LAKEWOOD — After years of working with the New York Police Department, Lakewood resident Joe DiMattina has heard everything. Now retired, DiMattina has a new task: listening to his peers and working to help them. State Sen. Robert Singer of Lakewood announced that DiMattina will join…

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    VERONICA YANKOWSKI A group of “greasers,” led by Joshua Rivedal as Danny Zuko, makes plans for some action as Jackson Memorial High School students prepare to stage the musical comedy Grease. The play will be presented at the high school, Don Connor Boulevard, today at 7 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. March 1-2 and March…

  • In the Service

    Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Dean J. Piper, son of Rodney and Elaine Piper of Farmingdale, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Piper is a graduate of Howell High School. Air National Guard Airman Thomas P. Caulfield, son of Maureen Caulfield of Howell, has graduated from basic…