Category: Tri-Town News
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Plan for adult homes takes shape in Howell
Planning Board concernedabout number of units,commercial part of project By kathy barattaStaff Writer Plan for adult homes takes shape in Howell Planning Board concerned about number of units, commercial part of project By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — An applicant who wants to build nearly 500 "upscale" age-restricted adult housing units on 334 acres…
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Judge: Parts of tree removal code unenforcable
Jackson mayor saysofficials will amendsections of local code By joyce blayStaff Writer Jackson mayor says officials will amend sections of local code By joyce blay Staff Writer The New Jersey Shore Builders Association, an organization that represents developers in Ocean and Mon-mouth counties, has won a legal victory in the lawsuit it filed against Jackson’s…
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Local resident earns
Pre Teen N.J. title Pre Teen N.J. title Local resident, Kristen Burke of New Egypt was selected by the Pre Teen New Jersey Scholarship and Recognition Program to represent New Jersey as the junior division title holder. Pre Teen America is for girls ages 7-12 who have achieved honor roll status. The participants are judged…
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Lakewood boy, 10, hurt as bike, car collide on Route 9
Lakewood boy, 10, hurt as bike, car collide on Route 9 LAKEWOOD — Police closed a portion of Route 9 for several hours on July 1 following a collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist. Derek Peace, 10, was riding his bicycle on Route 9 against the flow of traffic at about 7:25 p.m. when…
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Pilot program would offer substance abuse counseling
Course would endeavorto get FRHSD studentsback on path to success By dave benjaminStaff Writer Pilot program would offer substance abuse counseling Course would endeavor to get FRHSD students back on path to success By dave benjamin Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — High school students who have been suspended from school for substance abuse violations may soon…
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Charity event to feature Gershwin tunes
Cabaret for Life Inc. will present an evening of song and dance celebrating the lyrics of Ira Gershwin on July 25, 26, 31, Aug. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Mike Doolans, Spring Lake. From the dance music of the 1920s to the ballads of the 1930s, the songs of George Gershwin form the…
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Mayor attempting to link
Great Adventure to town By kathy barattaStaff Writer By kathy baratta Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Since the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park is located less than 4 miles from the township’s border, Mayor Ronald Dancer is supporting the municipality and the amusement park in what he believes will be a mutually beneficial enterprise. Many…
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Plus-size model shares secrets of her success
Emme encourageswomen to be happywith their shape By clare marie celanoStaff Writer Emme encourages women to be happy with their shape By clare marie celano Staff Writer Plus size model Emme has spent the last 10 years trying to impress upon women the need to be happy with who they are. She recently spoke at…
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New planetarium shows at college
Beginning July 8 and running through Aug. 31, the Robert J. Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River, will present its special summer sky lineup including a main feature, a children’s show, seasonal offerings and new observing sessions. "Cosmic Frontiers" will explore questions such as "How did the universe come to exist?"…
