Category: Tri-Town News
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Soldier certain U.S.
is on course in IraqRecent visit to Howellincluded marriageproposal to girlfriend BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Soldier certain U.S. Tracey Kelly and Kyle Flannigan became engaged in July when Flannigan was home from Iraq for some rest and relaxation. is on course in Iraq Recent visit to Howell included marriage proposal to girlfriend BY KATHY BARATTA…
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Use of new road alters neighborhood serenity
Freehold Twp. residentasks county freeholdersto review situation BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Use of new road alters neighborhood serenity Freehold Twp. resident asks county freeholders to review situation BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — In a letter to the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Adam Geist, a resident of East Freehold Road, said the…
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Old Methodist Church tries to save land on country road
BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Old Methodist Church tries to save land on country road BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer JACKSON — A row of stakes with orange flags recently became a dividing line between Jackson’s past and present. Inserted along frontage of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, which was…
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Juveniles charged with burglary
PLUMSTED — Three township juveniles have been charged with 39 counts of burglary, theft and criminal mischief. Plumsted police said the arrests were connected to a series of burglaries and thefts from more than 20 unlocked vehicles that were parked at Benson’s adult community and at several homes in the vicinity of Tower Road. The…
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After final question, adult homes approved
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer After final question, adult homes approved BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — A resolution memorializing the Planning Board’s approval of the Colts Neck Crossing adult community was passed last week, but not without some debate. The memorialization was only a final formality, according to attorneys who responded to some board…
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Playgrounds, road improvements OK’d
BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Playgrounds, road improvements OK’d BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — The Township Committee adopted a $3.6 million bond ordinance on Aug. 5 to fund playground equipment and road improvements. Under the ordinance, the township will make a down payment of $170,668 and finance $3,413,280 through the issuance of bonds, for…
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Howell woman hits jackpot
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer Mary Cerretani of Howell wasn’t dreaming when she won a $2 million jackpot while playing a progressive slot machine at an Atlantic City casino Aug. 9. HOWELL — Not that she goes all the time, but township resident and Board of Education member Mary Cerretani said…
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Jackson Regular Republicans slate sunset cruise
Jackson Regular Republicans slate sunset cruise The Jackson Regular Republican Organization is hosting at sunset cruise aboard the Norma K II Aug. 15. The boat will depart from 30 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, at 7 p.m. for a three-hour cruise on the Barnegat Bay. Those interested in attending purchase tickets for $15 per person. Details:…
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State commends h.s. district
on special education progress BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer State commends h.s. district on special education progress BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District Special Education De-partment has been commended by the state Department of Education for successful monitoring. "Back in 2000 they started a special education monitoring system and part of…
