Category: Tri-Town News
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Datebook
• Teen movies, a free film series for young adults, will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. “The Nutty Professor” will be shown at 4 p.m. Oct. 21. Details: (732) 938-2300. • Central Jersey Tall Friends Club will host a “meet and greet” 7 p.m., Oct. 21, at TGI Friday’s, 751…
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Newcomers will try to take Singer’s seat
Shain, Harrison challenge veteran Lakewood official BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Two political newcomers are challenging Republican Robert W. Singer for the Lakewood Town-ship Committee seat he has held for 24 years. Squaring off against Singer in the Nov. 2 election for the single three-year term are Yehuda Shain, 57, a…
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Grisanti, Seda bid for one committee seat
Candidates state views on issues in Jackson race BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer There is only one Jackson Township Committee seat up for grabs this November, but winning it is key for Jackson Republicans seeking a greater voice on the governing body. Democratic control of the committee is not as risk.…
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Pianos donated to schools
JACKSON — The township’s school district was the recipient of donations at a recent Board of Education meeting. A total of $19,000 was raised to purchase a new upright piano and a Yamaha baby grand piano, said Barbara Spielman, wife of board Vice President Martin Spielman. Student Sora Kang played the pianos for those attending…
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Fallen firefighters honored
HOWELL — The third annual memorial service for fallen firefighters was held on Oct. 1 at the Squankum Fire Company No. 1 as part of the dedication of a new memorial there to fallen firefighters. The event was sponsored by the Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office. A large crowd of firefighters, families and friends attended…
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Final plans being made for Route 9 sewer line
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — A major hurdle in the installation of sewers along Route 9 has been cleared. Township Manager Bruce Davis said a pumping station will be built at the site which once housed the Regency Motel. The property is on the northbound side of Route 9…
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FRHSD boundaries will remain same in ’05-06
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer High school boundary lines in the Freehold Regional High School District will remain the same for the 2005-06 school year. “Based on the meetings with the demographer, T&M Associates, during the past several months and meetings with my principals, as well as with my central office…
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Councilman seeks move up to mayor
HOWELL — The office of mayor is the most important leadership position in the community, according to Republican mayoral candidate Joseph M. DiBella. “I believe I possess the skills and leadership necessary to carry the town forward,” DiBella said. DiBella is running for a four-year term as Howell’s mayor against Democrat Steve Farkas and independent…
