Category: Tri-Town News
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Legislation expanding racing commission clears Assembly
Legislation expanding racing commission clears Assembly Seeking to ensure the future of the state’s horse racing industry, the state Assembly has passed legislation to broaden the scope of the New Jersey Racing Commission. The bill was sponsored by Assemblymen Jeff Van Drew (D-Cape May), Michael J. Panter (D-Monmouth), Robert L. Morgan (D-Monmouth), and Ronald Dancer…
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Program honors musicians
JACKSON — The Jackson Council for the Arts will present the third annual Young Musician Scholarship auditions March 31 and April 1. The council’s motto is "Art for Community’s Sake." "We believe that one important way of nurturing the arts in Jackson is to nurture the talents of our young people," said Vicki Rickabaugh, chairwoman…
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Mall’s condition at issue
BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Mall’s condition at issue BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Seagulls still flock to their namesake mall on Route 9, but according to Seagull Square Plaza retailers who spoke at the March 11 Township Committee meeting, few shoppers do the same. "The lack of an…
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Seniors offered help filing tax reimbursement forms
Seniors offered help filing tax reimbursement forms LAKEWOOD — Seniors can obtain free assistance preparing applications for their New Jersey property tax reimbursement. The property tax reimbursement program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases. Application forms for the 2003 property tax reimbursement were recently mailed to New Jersey senior citizens…
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Kaye: Pursuit was over when accident occurred
Officers had decidedto call off chase thatended in rider BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Kaye: Pursuit was over when accident occurred Officers had decided to call off chase that ended in rider’s death BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer A motorcyclist who died as a result of his attempt to elude Howell police officers was no longer…
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Police charge residents with stalking neighbor
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Police charge residents with stalking neighbor BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — Just days after they appeared before the Township Council and denounced Councilman Joseph DiBella for public remarks he made alluding to them and their families, two residents were charged by police with stalking a neighbor. Stalking is a…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Lakewood High School’s Matt Rizzo jumps into head coach Aaron Gottesman’s arms after upsetting the top seed in his weight class during the state wrestling tournament in Atlantic City on Saturday. For story, see Sports.
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Officials firing back at
SWAT truck editorial BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — Township Manager Bruce Davis called a press conference last week to "set the record straight" after the publication of editorial in a local newspaper denounced the Township Council’s purchase of a 2003 Ford truck for the Howell Police Department’s Special Weapons…
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Jackson board seeks voter OK for $114M tab
Proposed budget would raisetax rate 9.9 cents in 2004-05 BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Jackson board seeks voter OK for $114M tab Proposed budget would raise tax rate 9.9 cents in 2004-05 BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer The Jackson Board of Education has introduced a budget of $114 million for the 2004-05 school year that will…
