Category: Tri-Town News
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University pays tribute to educator
Monmouth University announced that it has awarded Michael A. Palladino of Howell its Distinguished Teacher Award for 2005. Provost Thomas Pearson said, “Dr. Michael Palladino is an outstanding teacher and scholar. He is known for his exceptional communication skills and superb preparation in the classroom. Through the use of interactive technology, probing questions, positive reinforcement…
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County fair returning to Freehold Twp.
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Five days of all-American fun are planned for this year’s Monmouth County Fair. The annual event will be held Wednesday through Sunday, July 27-31, at East Freehold Park Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, between Route 537 and Route 33. Presented by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation with the Monmouth County 4-H Association,…
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Local creates reality TV program about animals
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer PHOTOSBY SCOTT PILLING staff Clockwise from top left — Jody Caizza, a cast member of a proposed reality TV show called “Head to Tail,” feeds a wild squirrel a peanut. Sharon Scubelek (l-r), Caizza and Bonnie Rutkowski prepare for the filming of the show, which is…
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Town to pursue cell tower
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — The mayor and Town-ship Council listened to a presentation recently regarding the placement of a cellular communications tower at the Aldrich Road commuter parking lot. Consultant Declan O’Scanlon was appointed by the council a year ago to act on Howell’s behalf in selecting appropriate…
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Rockin’ in Lakewood
CHRIS KELLY staff Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen hammers out a tune as vocalist Joe Elliott sings to the sold-out crowd during a July 5 performance at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood.
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‘Loopholes’ in Howell law drawing criticism
Several people note ethics law does not apply to PACs BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Although it has been touted by Howell’s mayor and Township Council as being the best of its kind in the state, some people are claiming Howell’s new ethics law may have loopholes that will dilute its…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Under a hot sun, Richard Gibson rakes a field of straw at his Howell field on Sunday afternoon.
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Gated developments seek town payments
Reimbursement for services remains an issue BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Jackson’s IOU is no longer being accepted at one of Jackson’s largest adult communities. “We are reimbursed partial amounts for snow removal,” said Eileen Tobasco, president of the Winding Ways Home-owners Association, who spoke to the Tri-Town News on July…
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Play addresses issues of camaraderie, self-esteem
Freehold playhouse to stage BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Judy Spiegel, Anna Oleinik, Virginia Mesones, Lindsay Wagner and Ranessa Porter rehearse a scene from “Real Women Have Curves,” which will debut on July 15 at the Center Playhouse, Freehold Borough. The play focuses on…
