Category: Tri-Town Calendar
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SARAH McCOLGAN Friendly waves and smiles greet participants in a parade marking the 100th anniversary of the New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company Saturday on Main Street in the New Egypt section of Plumsted.
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Fire truck referendum approved
HOWELL — In an election on Saturday that saw a turnout of only 123 citizens, the Southard Fire Company, Fire District No. 3, received referendum approval for the lease-purchase of a combination rescue vehicle-pumper fire engine with an estimated cost of $430,000. The results were 73 votes in favor of the purchase to 40 votes…
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United Republicans launch Web site
HOWELL — The United Republican Club (URC) of Howell has officially launched its World Wide Web site, http://www.howellrepublicans.org. The site is now fully operational and available for public viewing and use, according to a press release from the URC. "The new site brings the United Republican Club into the 21st century and is another vehicle…
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Ocean County YMCA offers preview week
Ocean County YMCA offers preview week The Ocean County YMCA, 1088 Whitty Road in Toms River, is offering a preview week from Aug. 13-18. The public is welcome to come and observe the variety of classes to be offered this fall. Call ahead for class times at (732) 341-9622. On Aug. 19 and 21, registration…
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Man accosts Howell woman in parking lot
Man accosts Howell woman in parking lot HOWELL — Police are asking people to be aware of strangers and their surroundings as they walk alone to their vehicles after dark. On July 19 at a few minutes after 11 p.m., a resident was walking toward her vehicle in the park and ride lot at Aldrich…
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Newly enacted law protects stalking victims
Newly enacted law protects stalking victims Legislation that would permit stalking victims who have obtained permanent restraining orders to register to vote without disclosing their street addresses was signed into law recently by acting Gov. Donald DiFrancesco. Sponsored by Sen. Robert W. Singer of Lakewood (R-30), the measure, S-1637, also extends the same rights to…
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Elks to celebrate 30th anniversary
Elks to celebrate 30th anniversary PLUMSTED — The New Egypt Elks No. 2457 will celebrate its 30th anniversary during the sixth annual community pig roast to be held on Sept. 1 from 2-8 p.m. at the lodge grounds, 105 Lakewood Road. There will be a large variety of food and beverages served, including salads, soda…
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Scooter’s Restaurant and Prudential New Jersey Properties, both Howell, teamed up recently to assist the Sunshine Kids, a national organization that supports children afflicted with cancer. An Italian buffet and auction netted $1,455 for the charity. Pictured (l-r) are Gaitano Tom Guerra, Prudential Financial; Kim Powers, Scooter’s manager; Michael Browner, Scooter’s owner; Violet Vietoris, Prudential…
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Grant to be used for road repairs
PLUMSTED — The township has been awarded a federal grant in the amount of $737,000 to use for the resurfacing of nearly 2 miles of Route 539 between Long Swamp Road and Route 528. Also, the Township Committee obtained a $110,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation to pay for the construction of a…
