Category: Tri-Town News
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Mayor to start Web site
HOWELL — Calling it an effort to make himself more accessible to his constituents, Mayor Joseph M. DiBella announced that he is creating an Internet Web site. DiBella announced the new e-mail and Internet communication system in a press release issued last week. He said he is putting up the site, www.MayorDiBella.com, to ensure that…
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Mayor reports objections to sewer installation plan
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Municipal officials plan to meet with residents of Freewood Acres to discuss a plan to install sewers in the neighborhoods that border both sides of Route 9 in the northern section of the township. Speaking at a public meeting two weeks ago, Mayor Joseph…
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Fish and game expert will present bear facts
BY FRAIDY REISS Correspondent BY FRAIDY REISSCorrespondent JACKSON — Bears that were sighted in Jackson several weeks ago could have been “one-shot” animals who were just passing through town, animal control officer Joe Sbano said. Or the bears could have said, “Hmm! This is a nice town” in which to settle down, Sbano continued. Either…
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Music camp gives youths chance to play sweet tunes
BY FRAIDY REISS Correspondent BY FRAIDY REISSCorrespondent LAKEWOOD — The trombones were out of tune and the clarinets were off-key throughout an entire song at a July 22 concert in Town Square. But that was done on purpose. The song came after the children in the Lakewood summer recreation music camp band, led by director…
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Golf outing deemed success
Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts held its 14th annual Girl Scout Golf Classic on July 11 at Knob Hill Golf Club, Manalapan. This year’s event raised $40,960 for Monmouth Council. A total of 114 golfers turned out to support the Girl Scouts and enjoy the beautiful weather, fellowship with other golfers and a gorgeous course.…
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Area attorney will sponsor essay contest
LAKEWOOD — Sam Brown, an attorney at The Law Offices of Sam Brown, is sponsoring an essay contest for high school students in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship toward any accredited college, with additional prizes for runners-up. Eligible students should submit a 250-word or less essay titled “America,” postmarked…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Megan Zuckerman (center), 11, performs alongside Allison Flynn, 16, and Jolene Sneoll, 12, as students of the Lakewood Community School summer band program perform with the Lakewood Municipal Band at the Strand Theater, Lakewood, on July 24.
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Jackson governing body promotes police officers
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — The next generation of leadership will officially be taking over the Jackson Police Department on Oct. 1. The Township Committee approved several resolutions at its Aug. 8 meeting that municipal officials said will ensure the department’s smooth transition upon the retirement of Public Safety…
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Library spotlights local, regional talent in the arts
With the Ocean County Library’s “Art for All” public art program, the library’s newly expanded and renovated Toms River branch is set to become a center for the arts by supporting local and regional artists. The Ocean County Library Commission has established an art selection committee made up of local residents and artists, art and…
