Category: Tri-Town News
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Mighty oak saved from builder’s saw
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Mighty oak saved from builder’s saw BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — It appears a concerned neighbor’s intervention has succeeded in saving a mighty oak tree from the chopping block. The continued existence of the tree on Havens Bridge Road whose roots go back an estimated 140 years was threatened…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Joe Galletta of Jackson tries out one of the hundreds of guitars that were on display at the Brookdale Community College guitar show held Sunday on the college campus in Middletown.
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Howell mulls creation of senior housing zone
Idea criticizedbecause it resembles BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell mulls creation of senior housing zone Idea criticized because it resembles ‘spot zoning’ BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer An ordinance that would establish a new zoning designation in Howell was scheduled to have been introduced at Tuesday night’s Township Council meeting. However, that meeting was canceled…
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Motorcyclist injured trying to elude police
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Motorcyclist injured trying to elude police BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — An attempt by a motorcyclist to elude police on Feb. 13 ended with the man hospitalized with head injuries and charges lodged against him. Nicholas J. Errico’s motorcycle collided with an idling vehicle about five minutes after he…
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Affordable housing at heart of two meetings
Lakewood developercriticized for seeking smaller lot sizes BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Affordable housing at heart of two meetings Lakewood developer criticized for seeking smaller lot sizes BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Affordable housing is a rallying cry here for many of those who do not have it. How far residents are willing to…
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BlueClaws to combine ticket sales, food drive
LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood BlueClaws will hold a food drive in conjunction with the sale of individual game tickets for the upcoming 2004 season on Feb. 21 at FirstEnergy Park. Ticket windows will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the day’s events also will include free food and drink, prize giveaways, tours…
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Ritacco Center will host 2004
Women Ritacco Center will host 2004 Oldies 100 (WJRZ FM), Manahawkin, and Deborah Heart & Lung Center, Browns Mills, will present the third annual Women’s Expo place Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the new Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, adjacent to Toms River North High School. The expo…
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FRHSD board discusses fees for use of buildings
BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer FRHSD board discusses fees for use of buildings BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education is examining fee requirements for the use of the district’s facilities. "[Lately], I’ve gotten a lot of phone calls," board member Christopher Placitella of Colts Neck said at a…
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Guard recounts decades spent at Trenton prison
Freehold Twp. authorweaves interesting storyof longtime employee BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Guard recounts decades spent at Trenton prison JEFF GRANIT staff Author Jim Franklin (l) of Freehold Township joins Harry Camisa, who worked inside the walls of Trenton State Prison for 50 years, for a discussion of their book “Inside Out.” Freehold Twp. author weaves interesting…
