Category: Tri-Town News
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Supt. reiterates policy on cell phone cameras
BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Supt. reiterates policy on cell phone cameras BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The new school year will bring with it a new policy in the Freehold Regional High School District’s six schools. In June, the Board of Education adopted a policy that prohibits all remotely activated or activating communication devices (portable…
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Jackson Civic Chorus welcomes new members
Jackson Civic Chorus welcomes new members JACKSON — The Jackson Civic Chorus invites residents of Jackson and surrounding communities who are interested in participating in the chorus to attend an open rehearsal on Sept. 14 or Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road. The chorus is beginning…
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Food pantry sets distribution dates
JACKSON — The food pantry run by the Jackson Women of Today will be open for food distribution on Aug. 26 from 5-7:30 p.m. for residents who are in need of grocery assistance. Residents of Jackson must show a current utility bill each month, proof of identification and copies of birth certificates for children under…
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McGreevey resignation, revelations shock many
BY JOHNDUNPHYStaff Writer McGreevey resignation, revelations shock many BY JOHNDUNPHY Staff Writer Many people who know Gov. James E. McGreevey politically or personally reacted with surprise last week when he announced he had an extramarital affair with another man and was resigning from office. "The governor rightly said that being gay should not bear upon…
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Racing panel’s duties expanded
Racing panel’s duties expanded Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer (R-Ocean, Burlington, Monmouth, Mercer) that would expand the duties of the New Jersey Racing Commission to include the advocacy of the growth, development and promotion of horse racing was signed into law Aug. 8. Dancer, who is also the mayor of Plumsted, said he…
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Unity Day parade will honor town’s veterans
BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Unity Day parade will honor town’s veterans BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — International food, fun and entertainment will provide universal appeal at Lakewood’s third annual Unity Day parade to be held Aug. 22, according to Larry Simons, one of the event’s organizers. "Thousands of people attended the parade and…
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Line of sight to be improved
JACKSON — Work will begin shortly on the lowering of a hill near a residential development off North New Prospect Road. The Ocean County Board of Free-holders is expected to award the $195,785 contract to Bil-Jim Construc-tion Co. Inc., of Jackson. Motorists trying to turn on to North New Prospect Road from Palamino Drive have…
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Air-conditioning units reported to be working
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Air-conditioning units reported to be working BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — A problem with the air-conditioning systems in the community’s three newest schools has been repaired. The three new schools in Howell’s K-8 district — the Greenville and Adelphia elementary schools and the Memorial Middle School — were built…
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Bruce fans help build
E Street Habitat homeHowell woman puts BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer E Street Habitat home Howell woman puts ‘sweat equity’ into her new residence BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Fans of Freehold-raised rocker Bruce Springsteen gathered on Institute Street on a recent Saturday morning to give something back to a community that…
