Category: Tri-Town News
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Judge dismisses Marlboro claim against redistricting
Freehold Regionalplan moving forwardfor September start-up By dave benjaminStaff Writer Judge dismisses Marlboro claim against redistricting Freehold Regional plan moving forward for September start-up By dave benjamin Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District has successfully defended its student redistricting plan against accusations made by the township of Marlboro and two private individuals. The…
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Efforts boost cancer fight
PLUMSTED — Participants at this year’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life in New Egypt did more than just walk circles around a track. They became part of a national movement that has raised more than $1 billion for the fight against cancer. Cancer survivors celebrated their triumph over the disease by walking in the…
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N.J. mayors to rally for constitutional convention
One last chanceto get plan onNovember ballot By kathy barattaStaff Writer N.J. mayors to rally for constitutional convention One last chance to get plan on November ballot By kathy baratta Staff Writer A proposal to call a constitutional convention at which delegates would explore the issue of property tax relief for state taxpayers was shot…
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Howell Little League
Home Run Derbywinners announced Home Run Derby winners announced HOWELL — The Howell Central Little League field was the site of the Home Run Derby, sponsored by Century 21 Action Plus Realty of Howell, June 14. At least 100 participants from the Howell Little League (north, central and south) competed in two age categories, 9-12…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Steve Panasuk of Howell gets into the Independence Day spirit at Summer-Fest at Windward Beach, Brick Township, July 3.
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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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Official: Efforts to better town require cooperation
HOWELL — In her many years of service to the township, both as a volunteer and an elected official, Pauline Smith has developed a tough skin. You have to in politics, especially in Howell. So when Smith, a registered Republican her entire life, was identified in the Tri-Town News recently as a Democrat, she didn’t…
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12 educators in Jackson plan retirement this year
Drama, business teachersshare fond memories oftheir rewarding careers By Joyce BlayStaff Writer Drama, business teachers share fond memories of their rewarding careers By Joyce Blay Staff Writer Veronica Yankowski Judy Ecks and Janice Hall are among the 12 teachers retiring from the Jackson school district. JACKSON — On July 1, the curtain fell on the…
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Howell will seek OK to boost open space fund
Referendum seeking anadditional 1 cent will be placed on Nov. ballot By kathy barattaStaff Writer Referendum seeking an additional 1 cent will be placed on Nov. ballot By kathy baratta Staff Writer Voters approved a special open space assessment nearly five years ago and Howell officials are hoping they’ll say yes again this year. The…
