Category: Tri-Town News

  • Improved protection

    (Continued from page 1) that the new ordinance imposes on builders in the Pinelands. The ordinance extends the 300-foot wide buffer along the Toms River corridor, a Category 1 protected waterway, to a total of 600 feet to protect wildlife habitat. The change was based on recommendations made by a task force consisting of representatives…

  • Wider buffer seen as improved protection

    Jackson officials adopt ordinance to be BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer The new year may hold further litigation by developers who are seeking to build residential communities in the section of the state’s Pinelands region that lies within Jackson’s borders. That was the expectation expressed by Township Com-mittee members who voted…

  • What the ‘towel’ did that kid just say?

    Lori C linch Are We There Yet? I think the short days of winter are taking their toll on our family. I’m not so sure that we can take all of the indoor time together for much longer. That’s for stinking sure. Take tonight for instance. My little Lawrence took a nice, long shower only…

  • In the Service

    Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Jason T. Feibisch, son of Steven Feibisch, of Howell, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six-week program, he studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; took part in physical training,…

  • Morrell wants chance to serve on council

    Former mayor will seek appointment to open position BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Harvey Morrell Former Mayor Harvey Morrell told the Tri-Town News he wants to be appointed to fill the unexpired term on the Howell Township Council that will be open when Councilman Joseph DiBella is sworn in as mayor…

  • New law: Motorists must slow for horses

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A lack of trails has forced horseback riders to share the road with cars and trucks, but a new law could make the situation safer. Acting Gov. Richard Codey signed a law on Dec. 7 that requires motorists to reduce their speed to 25…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff Under the direction of conductor Mary Fran Chase, and accompanied by Karen Mulhall, the members of the Jackson Memorial High School choir perform during their winter concert at the high school’s Fine Arts Center on Dec. 10.

  • Artist leaves legacy of creativity spanning century

    Bernarda Shahn, 101, recalled for friendship & prolific body of work BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY Artist Bernarda Shahn, who helped her late husband, Ben, paint the Roosevelt Mural in 1936-37, was a well-known figure in the small Monmouth County town of Roosevelt. On April 6, 2003,…

  • New office will provide aid in housing, services

    LAKEWOOD — Mayor Raymond G. Coles and members of the not-for-profit Puerto Rican Action Board and the Lakewood Resource and Referral Center will take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the Lakewood Downtown Resource and Referral Center at 200 Clifton Ave. The opening of the facility…