Category: Tri-Town News
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Solution expected to calm traffic in neighborhood
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell HOWELL — A solution is in the works to the safety concerns generated by motor vehicle traffic in the Winston Park residential development. The decision to close off two streets may prove to be a minor inconvenience for some residents but is needed, according to…
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College ready to welcome distinctive jazz performers
Classic jazz performers have found a new venue at the Fine Arts Center at Ocean County College, Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River,. Fans of jazz, swing and blues will be entertained by a variety of shows planned for January through April. The Ronny Whyte Trio in Concert: Gershwin, Sinatra and More will perform Jan.…
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Smokers say ban in bars is a drag
Smoke-Free Air Act scheduled to take effect in the spring BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Smokers will take their last puff in public places in April when the Smoke-Free Air Act takes effect in New Jersey. Patricia Woodrow is “leaving the state.” The Matawan resident is planning a…
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Notice filed with town to start recall of Howell mayor
DiBella labels effort by residents BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer A notice of intent to petition for the recall of Howell Mayor Joseph M. DiBella was filed this week. According to the document filed Tuesday in the office of the municipal clerk, a recall of the mayor is being sponsored by a three-man committee comprised…
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Board member surprised he’s dropped as chairman
In another change, longtime panelist is not reappointed BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell HOWELL — Some key decisions reconstituting this year’s Planning Board left one person totally surprised and another expecting the changes. Board member Mark Corzine, who served as the chairman in 2005, said he had been expecting to…
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Barham selected to lead Monmouth freeholders
FREEHOLD — Freeholder William C. Barham has been chosen director of the Monmouth County Board of Free-holders for 2006. Freeholder Robert D. Clifton is the deputy director. During the 2006 annual organization meeting last week, the freeholders also welcomed their newest member, Colts Neck resident Lillian G. Burry, who was elected along with Barham in…
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Tobasco announces he will not seek freeholder seat
Howell councilman tapped to serve as deputy mayor for BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Attendance was sparse at this year’s Township Council reorganization meeting compared to years past. No council members were sworn in to office; independent Robert Walsh, who won election to a one-year unexpired term in November,…
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Decorations expected to be discussion topic
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Board of Education President Valerie Rosenberg said the panel’s Community Relations Committee will address complaints this week that the K-8 school district received during the holiday season regarding school holiday decorations. Rosenberg told the Tri-Town News that administrators received complaints from some parents who…
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Little named director of Ocean freeholders
Citing fiscal responsibility as its top priority, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders organized last week, appointing Freeholder Gerry P. Little its director and swearing in Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari to his ninth three-year term on the board. “I pledge to make Ocean County the best place to live, work and retire,” said Vicari, after…
