Category: Tri-Town News

BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Isabel sparks power outage BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — About midnight Sept. 20, Tropical Storm Isabel’s wrath was felt at Friendship Gardens, a senior residential facility on New Friendship Road. Ronald Sanasac, coordinator of the Howell’s Office of Emergency Manage-ment, said high winds and tree limbs caused a Jersey…

Immigrants make do as they sleep, eat in woods around Freehold BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Home is where you lay your head Immigrants make do as they sleep, eat in woods around Freehold BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Peppers on a makeshift grill in a wooded area. FREEHOLD – While most borough residents…

Question proposed by citizens group will be on ballot BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer Residents will decide Jackson govt. change Question proposed by citizens group will be on ballot BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer JACKSON – Voters will be asked in the Nov. 4 election whether they wish to change the form of government they…

LAKEWOOD — Appointees to Kimball Medical Center’s Foundation are as diverse in their careers as they are unified in their dedication to community interests. All of the board’s newest members are committed to achieving Kimball Medical Center Foundation’s fund-raising goal of $6 million, earmarked for expansion of the Emergency Department, according to a press release.…

Developers eyeingoffice and retailopportunities BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Outlook for business bright, consultant says Developers eyeing office and retail opportunities BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — A number of retail businesses are considering setting up shop in Howell, Barry Lefkowitz, the township’s economic development consultant, told the Township Council earlier this month. Walgreen’s wants…

First major renovations planned for longtime Brick Twp. facility BY KARL VILACOBAStaff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Jersey Shore Animal Shelter Executive Director Heather Camissa plays with Fib, a domestic shorthair. First major renovations planned for longtime Brick Twp. facility BY KARL VILACOBA Staff Writer It would be easy for the volunteer board of directors…

Sidewalk sales in Howell examined after complaint HOWELL — Enforcement of a township ordinance governing sidewalk sales has been stepped up by code enforcement officers following a citizen’s complaint. Ordinance violations were issued to some businesses after Norine Kelly complained to the Township Council that Howell’s Route 9 corridor looked like a "flea market" due…

Ocean County will be awarded a $731,066 Homeland Security Grant to enhance its capabilities to respond to acts of terrorism involving chemical and biological agents, as well as radiological, nuclear and explosive devices. "The horrible acts of Sept. 11 have changed our landscape," said Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as director of law and…

Phila. officerexpected totake position BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Lakewood’s public safety director quits Phila. officer expected to take position BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer Mark Dorsey After only seven months on the job, Lakewood Public Safety Director Mark Dorsey has resigned, citing personal reasons. "This is very hard for me, but I’m very much a…