Category: Tri-Town News

  • Informant will sue Jackson cops for $10M

    Woman claims detective sexually assaulted her; says she is pregnant BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer An attorney representing a female Jackson police informant has filed notice that the woman intends to sue Jackson Township for $10 million. The letter of tort claim notice, signed by attorney Robert F. Varady, of the…

  • Rebels win playoff thriller in overtime

    CHRIS KELLY staff Howell High School QB Kyle Bujowiec celebrates the Rebels’ dramatic overtime win in Sayreville on Saturday — the Rebels’ first playoff win in school history. For story, see sports.

  • Thula Sizwe honors South African heritage

    Group members blend songs, dances during h.s. performance BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer The authentic songs and dances of South Africa came alive on the stage at Howell High School when Thula Sizwe performed for students and staff members during a stop on its tour of the United States. Like the…

  • Cunliffe, Coles hold off Republicans’ challenge

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer LAKEWOOD — A pair of Democratic incumbents successfully held off a strong challenge by two Republicans in the Nov. 8 election for two three-year terms on the Township Committee. Democrats Ray Coles and Charles Cunliffe both received an endorsement from the Vaad, the political advocacy organization…

  • Zoning board members sink idea for swim club

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 7-1 on Monday night against granting a use variance for a swim club proposal on Merrick Road. Only board member Suzanne Wolff was in favor of granting the use variance. Wolff initially made a motion to approve the…

  • Walsh ready to serve

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Bob Walsh, who was elected to serve a one-year unexpired term on the Township Council in the Nov. 8 election, may be sworn into office as early as this evening, Nov. 17. According to a state statute pertaining to appointed council positions and people…

  • Officers seek more details on shooting

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — Violence broke out at the Regency Club apartments on New Prospect Road over the weekend. The complex was the scene of a shooting in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, according to a press release provided by Lt. Jeffrey Harper of the Ocean…

  • GPS monitoring starts for convicted sex offenders

    Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey has announced that new global positioning system technology is now in use to track New Jersey’s most serious sexual offenders, a move that will help protect children from potential predators. “We must use every resource to keep our children safe,” Codey said. “GPS technology allows law enforcement to track every…

  • FTHS cast to perform ‘Outsiders’

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — It will the “haves” vs. the “have nots” when the Freehold Township High School Patriot Players present “The Outsiders” this week at the school, Elton-Adelphia Road. The classic novel by S.E. Hinton has been adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel. “The Outsiders”…