Category: Tri-Town News

  • Professor receives award

    Dr. Michael A. Palladino Monmouth University, West Long Branch, announced that Dr. Michael A. Palladino, of Howell, associate professor of biology, received the New Jersey Association for Biomed-ical Research 2005 Caring Heart Award at the second annual “Thank You Research” Gala held on Nov. 17 at the Palace at Somerset Park. The award was presented…

  • Two sides talk about ‘downtown’ proposal

    Jackson officials request more info from developer BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Developer Mitch Leigh’s dream of building a downtown area in Jackson could someday be within reach, following an initial meeting among his repre-sentatives and those of the township. Leigh’s representatives at the Nov. 30 meeting in town hall were…

  • Jackson mayor to be honored by Boy Scouts

    The Whispering Pine District of the Jersey Shore Council Boy Scouts of America will honor Jackson Mayor Michael L. Broderick with the Outstanding Service Award for his years of service and dedication to the community. The event will be held Dec. 21 at the Circle Landmark in Lakehurst. Broderick is currently president of the Jackson…

  • Photo

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Jeff Riker and his son, Zack, 11, of Jackson, place their Christmas tree on a cart after cutting it down at Lone Silo Farm, Plumsted, on Dec. 10. James, 6, helps out by carrying the saw.

  • Soldier helped liberate Auschwitz death camp

    Maurice Shainberg held positions in Polish, Soviet armies A major contributor to and founding member of the Jewish War Veterans Post 972 of Manalapan-Marlboro will be remembered for the key roles he played during World War II. Maurice Shainberg, 84, of Manalapan, a former colonel in the Polish army, died Dec. 5 at Robert Wood…

  • Author says ‘hola’ from beautiful Buenos Aires

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer Michael Luongo From Argentina to Afghanistan, Freehold Township native Michael Luongo finds the most interesting details to write about in his travel guidebooks. After living in Argentina from October 2004 until March 2005, Luongo, 37, completed his most recent travel book about Argentina’s glamorous capital Buenos…

  • Freeholders recall service of advocate for seniors

    The voice of Ocean County’s senior citizen population for more than 60 years fell silent Nov. 25 with the death of longtime advocate Philip Rubenstein. Rubenstein, who retired as executive director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services in 2004, was known for his staunch support of Ocean County’s older adult residents, according to…

  • Howell police to continue field sobriety checkpoints

    HOWELL — The Howell Police Department will conclude its 2005 “You Drink and Drive, You Lose” campaign with field sobriety checkpoints that will be conducted at undisclosed locations throughout the township. According to Capt. Robert Scott, police officers will be conducting the roadside stop and checks from Dec. 15 through Jan. 4. Scott said that…

  • Seda calls on Kafton to resign from govt.

    Committeeman admits mistake, says request is politically motivated BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — Republican Township Committeeman Mark Seda has called for the resignation of Democratic Deputy Mayor Michael Kafton, who recently pleaded guilty in Belmar municipal court to a charge of driving while intoxicated. The DWI charged was lodged…